These socks are worked from the top down and feature a German short-row heel – my current favorite heel construction. With an easy textured stitch detail at the top of the sock, you can knit this sock pattern with solid, semi-solid, gradient or self-striping sock yarn with beautiful results. Snapdragon is written for five sizes (52, 56, 60, 64, and 68 stitch counts), which makes them perfect to knit for yourself and a friend (or two)!

I have a video tutorial for the German Short Row Heel. You can find it on my YouTube channel, YarnPurpose, or by following this link: https://youtu.be/m2TOd5Io2aU

Finished Measurements
Foot Circumference at Ball of Foot: 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)“

Gauge
32 sts and 40 rnds = 4” in St st, blocked

Materials

• 325 (350, 375, 400, 425) yards of fingering weight yarn
• Set of US 1 (2.25 mm) double-pointed needles, or needles for your preferred method for small circumference circular knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 3 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Yarn Used for Shawl Shown: 1 skein of Showcase from Leading Men Fiber Arts, 100% superwash merino wool, 490 yards/100 grams, in the color Bend & Snap