The Sidestep Socks feature a neat colourwork panel framed by a nifty ‘braid’ (super simple to create!) on a background of 2x2 rib. A sideways chevron colourwork design is used in the sample, but pattern includes multiple colourwork options for checkerboard, houndstooth, dots, and vertical chevron designs, too.

The heel is shaped with my ‘Lily version’ of a short row heel, with
extra shaping around the instep to ensure the sock isn’t strained around the arch of the foot, as is often the case with short row heels. My Sun-up Socks & After Hours socks also feature this construction, which fits really well!

MAIN YARN: 4ply / fingering weight sock yarn, approx. 238 (310) metres / 259 (338) yards. Sample shown in Susan Crawford Vintage Bluem Sock.

You will also need oddments of 2 shades of sock yarn for the colourwork cuffs.

GAUGE: 32 sts and 46 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch, blocked. Suggested needle size 2.5mm.

NEEDLES: 2.5mm and 3mm needles of your preferred length for working small circumferences in the round, eg. DPNs, magic loop, short circulars. You will also need a tapestry needle.

SIZING: to fit foot 8.5 (9.5) inches
UK 5-7 (8-10)
EU 38-41 (42-44.5)
US 7-9 (10-11)
Finished circ (unstretched) 5.5 (7) inches / 14 (17.5) cm

Happy knitting! @lilykatemakes | #SidestepSocks