“I Heart Argyle Socks” are top down socks that begin with a 2x2 ribbed cuff and then a stranded colorwork pattern makes up the leg and foot of the sock. Waste yarn is placed for an afterthought (peasant) heel. After finishing the sock, the third color that creates the crossed diamond motif is worked in duplicate stitching.

Special thanks to my wonderful test knitters (Ravelry users bookwoman, ChiaraPaleari, Lucilius, ndineen, peglenn, Sueb61, and UnicornTess) - check out their beautiful work and lovely color palettes in the projects tab!

Materials

Knit Picks Stroll 75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 231 yd/211 m per 50g skein

MC - 26082 White, 1 skein (8” circumference sample used 18g, or approx. 129 yds)

CC1 - 28179 Strawberry, 1 skein (8” circumference sample used 18g, or approx. 129 yds)

CC2 - 27234 Holly Berry, 1 skein (8” circumference sample used 29g, or approx. 134 yds)

1 US #1 / 2.25 mm circular needle, 9-inch*
1 US #2 / 2.75 mm circular needle, 9 inch*

You may easily substitute DPNS, magic loop, or the method of your choice.

Notions: stitch marker(s), tapestry needle, waste yarn

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Circumference: 8 inches (9 inches)
Length: easily customized

GAUGE

16 sts / 23 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm in 2x2 ribbing, on smaller needles
16 sts / 20 rows = 2 inches / 5 cm in stockinette stitch (colorwork chart), on larger needles