Macnas Socks

An easy reinterpretation of an old traditional knitting stitch called the “mock English rib” or “Costa Mussolini”. Macnas, is the Irish word for playfulness, and it well describes the interesting yet simple design detail.

This pattern provides a top-down construction and an afterthought heel.

Sizes
Small(Large) to fit approximately 17-20(20-23)cm, 6.6-7.8(7.8-9)inch foot circumference at widest point.

Yarn
For this pattern I used:
MC: West Yorkshire Spinners COLOURLAB DK, Technicolour, 100% Wool, 100g skein = 400m (347yd)
CC: Drops KARISMA, 72, 100% Wool, 50g skein = 100m (109yds)

Yarn Requirements
MC: 1100g skein
CC: 0.5 50g skein

Tension
22 sts and 30 rounds = 10cm 4inch over stockinette

Needles Suggestion
2.25 mm US1 circular needle or DPN
2.50 mm US1.5 circular needle or DPN

Note: Needle sizes are just indicative. For best results please swatch first and choose a needle size that works for you!

Notions

• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Some waste yarn in contrasting colours