Inspired by summertime in the Caribbean, the Island Time Socks feature a cascading lacework pattern evoking waves lapping on the shore or the crests of a mountain range.

The Island Time Socks are worked in the round, cuff-down. The design includes a gusset and short row heel turn. The lacework pattern is both written and charted.

Skills Required
This pattern requires the following skills:

• Working in the round
• Working increases and decreases
• Working the German Twisted Cast On
• Working Kitchener stitch

Yarn
1 skein Wild Violet Fibers Merino Sock (85% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon; 437 yds per 100 g skein).

Needles
US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles, or size required to obtain gauge.

You can use DPNs, two circular needles, or one long circular needle, whichever is your favorite method of knitting small circumference projects in the round.

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn

Gauge
32 sts and 48 rows = 4 in / 10 cm over stockinette stitch, blocked.

Size & Finished Measurements
S (M, L)

Knitted sock circumference:
7 (8, 9) in / 17.75 (20.25, 22.75) cm

Will stretch to fit foot circumference:
7.5 (8.5, 9.5) in / 19 (21.5, 24) cm

This pattern has been pattern tested. For pattern support, please contact Erica at wildvioletfibers@gmail.com.