The Smiling Serpent Socks blend lace and colorwork to create a striking design reminiscent of snakeskin. This top-down sock pattern features a heel flap and a gusset worked along the sole, providing better arch shaping and an overall snug fit.

This is a more advanced design, but adventurous knitters will enjoy the challenge!

Pattern Features:

Construction: Top-down with a heel flap and a gusset along the sole for better fit
Design Elements: Lace and colorwork combined for a unique texture
Sizing: Graded for five sizes
Instructions: Includes both written and charted directions
Perfect for knitters looking to stretch their skills, the Smiling Serpent Socks make for an engaging project with a stunning result.

Needles & Notions:

• Size 1.5 US/2.25 mm and Size 2 US/2.75 mm knitting needles appropriate for the technique you have selected to knit socks.
• 1 beginning of row marker.
• 3 stitch markers
• Darning needle.
• Appropriate additional needles to knit the toe (needles will vary based on knitting technique used).
• Optional: 1 level-back stitch marker.

Yarn:
Recommended: The Frosted Stitch Snowflake Sock Fingering weight yarn (463 yds per 100 g skein)

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
MC: 223 (260, 296, 334, 370) yds/204 (238,271, 306, 338) m
CC: 88 (102, 116, 130, 148) yds/81 (93, 106, 119, 135) m
Yarn usage will vary if you do not meet gauge as indicated in the pattern.

Finished Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
6 (7, 8, 9, 10)”/15 (18, 20, 23, 25) cm circumference