These pretty ankle socks begin at the toe and feature a combination of lace and stripes in a contrasting colour through the length of the sock. A German short row heel is worked and the lace pattern continues around the leg of the sock ending with a choice of either a fold over lace cuff or a plain rib cuff.

Any sock weight yarn can be used and it is a great opportunity to use up some of those little bits of leftover yarn for the contrast stripes.

SIZES S (M, L, XL).
Finished Circumference of Sock: 16 (17, 18, 19) cm 6 ¼” (6 ¾”, 7”, 7 ½”)
Foot Circumference: 21 (22, 23, 24) cm or 8 ¼” (8 ½”, 9”, 9 ½”) measured around the ball of the foot.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Version A Main Colour: 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins of Wren & Ollie Purist (100% Corriedale Merino 180m/50g) and Contrast Colour: 1 Wren & Ollie Sock Mini 80m/20g or similar.
Version B Main Colour: 1 Skein of Wren & Ollie Sock Yarn (85% Superwash Merino 15% Nylon 400m/100g) and Contrast Colour: 1 Wren & Ollie Sock Mini 80m/20g or similar.

Samples
Version A Size L used approx. 50g/180m Purist Birch & 10g/40m of Sock Yarn in Peach Pistachio for contrast.
Version B Size L used approx. 50g/200m Sock Yarn including stripes.
Please note yardage requirements will vary depending on foot/leg length and differences in gauge.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
2.0mm (US0) circular needle at least 80cm or size needed to obtain gauge
2 Stitch Markers

GAUGE
Purist 31 sts x 50 rows = 10cm (4”) stocking stitch, knit in the round measured after blocking.
Sock Yarn 32 sts x 54 rows = 10cm (4”) stocking stitch, knit in the round measured after blocking.

A big thank-you to the lovely test knitters who helped test this pattern. We so appreciate your input!