Inspired by the beautifully complex Orchid plant, don’t let these top down socks fool you! They use 4 stitches only; knit, yo, k3tog, and sk2p. These simple stitches combine to form a unique all over pattern that is quite addictive to knit. And on top of that, every other row is a plain knit row. Orchids are usually symbolized as a fresh perspective, and I hope these deceptively complex-yet-simple socks do just that for your knitting!

Size
Small (medium, large).
Finished measurements
Foot circumference: 6.75(7.5, 9) inches/ 17(19, 22.8) cm.
Foot length: adjustable.
Choose a size with approximately 1 inch/ 2.5 cm of negative ease in the foot circumference.

Materials
Yarn: Malabrigo - Ultimate Sock. 75% Wool, 25% Nylon. 420 yards per 100 grams.

Recommend needle size: 1 set US #1 / 2.25 mm needles for knitting in the round.

Gauge
32 sts/ 44 rows = 4 inches/ 10 cm in stockinette.

Pattern notes
Work from chart or written instructions according to your preference.