Skipping Stones Socks Pattern

The Skipping Stones Socks pattern was inspired by memories of days spent exploring the rivers and lakes around B.C., Canada. I can remember the joy I felt finding that perfect rock on the ground and watching it swirl through the air and bounce along the water. There was always something so special about watching ripples emerge around the once still water, eventually becoming still again. I hope that while you are knitting these socks you can feel these changes between excitement and stillness.

Yarn
Yarn support for this design was generously provided by Elise of Sunday Fibre Co.
Fingering Weight: Barefoot Organic Sock Set 115g & 20g | 390m & 68m | 425yd & 74yd

• MC: Stone’s Throw 165-275m | 180-300yd
• CC: Cirrus 45-65m | 50-74yd

Construction
This pattern is a cuff-down sock with a heel flap and gusset. The pattern is written for 9” circular needles but can be adjusted to use magic loop or double pointed needles. The pattern has written and chart instructions.

Gauge
36 sts by 48 rounds per 4x4” | 10x10cm in stockinette stitch, worked in the round, after blocking.

Materials

• US 1 | 2.25mm – 9” | 23cm circular needle
• US 1 | 2.25mm – 32” | 80cm circular needle
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers (5)
• Tapestry needle

Size
Three sizes: A (B, C), corresponding to a foot circumference of 6-7” (7-8”, 8-10”) | 15-18cm (18-20cm, 20-25cm).

This pattern was tech edited by Kathie Popadin.

If you have any questions about the pattern, please contact me at northernknitsandpurl@gmail.com