Opticks are simple stocking stitch socks knit in the round. Each part of the sock is knit in a different colour to showcase top down, flap heel construction. But of course you can knit them in a plain colour or get creative and do your own thing!

If you are new to sock knitting I suggest you read through the notes and then work a sample sock following the photo tutorials. If you are familiar with sock knitting, you can go straight to the pattern. Happy Sock Knitting!

Notes include:

Opticks sock pattern: Pattern for adult socks in five sizes.

Step by Step Photo tutorials:

• Sample sock (half scale worked on double pointed needles - in DK for speed and to make things easier to see!),

• Long tail cast on

• Fixing the jog

• Kitchener Stitch / grafting

• Three needle bind off

Let’s talk about socks: A discussion of top down sock construction and taking measurements

Ways to knit in the round: Double point needles, circular needles and Magic Loop method

To block or not to block?: What is blocking, why do it and how?

Working at a different gauge: