These socks were inspired by one of my favorite shows, Stranger Things. The faux cables mimic the shape of the cyclones of ash that spring up when pieces of the Mind Flayer are burned. With careful finishing, they can also be worn inside out, though the “Upside Down” of these socks is not as pretty and detailed as the “real world” side. The neon colors in my sample socks are a throwback to the colors of the 80s and the Jazzercise scene. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and much simpler than it looks!

Purchase of this pattern includes a PDF with all the instructions you need to create these cuff-down socks, including directions for a slipped stitch heel or tube sock and two different options for the toe.

Yarn
50-100 grams (230-460 yards) of fingering weight yarn.
This pattern works well with all kinds of yarn, from self-striping to speckled to solid colors!
1x20 grams (90 yards) of fingering weight mini skeins for cuffs, heels, and toes (optional).

Sample Yarn: Malia Mayed It Acid Rainbow

Sizes
Adult Small (7”) - 54 stitches
Adult Medium (8”) - 60 stitches
Adult Large (9”) - 66 stitches
Adult Extra Large (10”) - 72 stitches

Needles
US 1.5 (2.5mm) 32” circular (or size needed to get gauge)

Gauge
10 stitches and 12 rows = 1” (2.5 cm)

Skill Level
Intermediate

Thank you to my amazing test knitters:
Emily, Nicole, Heather R., Joanna, Rachael, Heather K., Janet, Laura, and Kristin.