These tri-colour striped socks, with a fourth colour for the cuff, heel and toe, can be knit either toe-up, cuff-down, or one of each, with an afterthought heel. This is a great pattern for all levels of sock knitters looking to practice knitting jogless stripes. They were designed in collaboration with Hobbii using their Unicorn Solid yarn (gifted/sponsored).

Pattern also available on Hobbii.com in English and German!
http://www.mnpa6gtrk.com/266G3FKW/25TMB2RD/?uid=22772

SIZES
Extra-Small (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large)/XS (S, M, L, XL) to fit actual foot circumference 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)”/15.2 (17.8, 20.3, 22.9, 25.4) cm, measured around the ball of the foot (the widest part). Negative ease is built in to the pattern. The length and height are adjustable. If you find that you are in-between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your socks to fit snug, or the larger size if you prefer a looser fit.

YARN
Recommended in a blend of wool (for warmth) and nylon/polyamide (for added strength and durability).
Approximately 256 (291, 326, 361, 396) yards/ 234 (266, 298, 330, 362) meters fingering-weight sock yarn in 4 colours:
Colour A (toe, heel, cuff): Approximately 81 (90, 99, 108, 116) yards/ 74 (82, 91, 99, 106) meters
Colour B (stripe 1): Approximately 58 (67, 76, 84, 93) yards/ 53 (61, 69, 77, 85) meters
Colour C (stripe 2): Approximately 58 (67, 76, 84, 93) yards/ 53 (61, 69, 77, 85) meters
Colour D (stripe 3): Approximately 58 (67, 76, 84, 93) yards/ 53 (61, 69, 77, 85) meters
Sample shown in Hobbii Unicorn Solid (fingering-weight, 75% superwash merino and 25% polyamide, 100g (3.5 oz) per 437 yards/400 meters) in the colours Cream (01), Sea Foam (27), Mustard (20), and Dark Forest (24).

NEEDLES
US 1/2.25 mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
36” or longer circular for magic loop, DPNs, or 9” circulars, depending on which sock knitting method you like best.

GAUGE
32 sts and 44 rows per 4”/10 cm measured over stockinette, knit in the round, after blocking

This pattern has been fully test knit by knitters with a wide variety of experience.