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These lightweight, cozy socks have an abundance of texture inspired by the striations in the terrain of San Miguel Island, in the Channel Islands National Park. They will fit an average woman’s foot (US sizes 7-9, 8” around), but you can easily adjust by increasing or decreasing the number of repeats you complete. This pattern is written from the cuff downward with a no-wrap short row heel. It is meant to be an easy sock for beginning sock knitters.

SIZES
S, M, L
Finished sock dimensions: 7.5” (19.1 cm), 8.75” (22.2 cm), 10” (25.4 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn, 300-400 yds (274-366 m)

GAUGE
4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES
One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

TOOLS
One stitch marker for end of round
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous beginner to intermediate.
Techniques: decreases, twisted stitches, slipped stitches, knitting in the round.