This design is the knit version of the Shark Bite Socks, one of the featured designs in Knitty Natty’s Sock Week 2023.

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Inspired by the cascading rows of teeth in a shark’s mouth, the Shark Bite Socks are a toe up sock with a heel flap and gusset construction that feature a small amount of color play and texture. This pattern is perfect for a high contrast sock set! While this pattern is knit, its companion pattern is entirely crocheted, yet maintains the same look. I wanted to create fraternal twin patterns so that no matter the craft, you can make a sock with this “shark bite” look.

SIZING
Sizing is based on the circumference at the ball (the widest part) of your foot. You want your sock to have a snug fit. Choose a size that is approximately 1” smaller than your actual foot. If between sizes, choose the smaller size.

GAUGE
8 sts x 10 rnds = 1” in stockinette

YARDAGE
Total yardage is approximately 240 (280, 320) yards, using approximately 225 (260, 295) yards of main color and 15 (20, 25) yards of contrast color.

CONSTRUCTION
This pattern is designed toe up with a heel flap and gusset construction, featuring a round toe. Colorwork instructions and a visual chart within the pattern dictate the mosaic knitting and striping for the “shark bite” motif. These colorwork instructions are side by side the shaping instructions for the gusset of the sock.