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The instep of a sock is an important part of sock construction – so why not highlight it? Introducing the Step In Sock: the cozy color-blocked sock that emphasizes your instep.

This basic sock is knit from the toe up and features a gusset on the bottom of the foot and a turned heel, heel flap, and instep in a contrast color. Much of the sock is in glorious (and quick!) stockinette. Only one color is used at a time, so there is no complicated color management.

What test knitters had to say:

• “I liked watching the construction of the heel - I couldn’t fathom how the gusset was the gusset and then BAM! I had a heel flap and gusset from toe up. I also desperately needed something just beyond vanilla in my life and this project was excellent at meeting that need.”
• “I really enjoyed the heel flap - I liked it a lot more than the traditional picking up stitches along the flap.”
• “It was fun to knit, with colour changes you’re always eager to keep going. Am grateful you wrote the jogless join into the pattern, makes for a nicer looking finished product.”
• “I can imagine so many fun colour blocking combos being put together for this pattern.”

Sizes (to fit foot circumference):
(If between sizes, choose the smaller size.)

• 1: 7”/18 cm
• 2: 7.5”/19 cm
• 3: 8”/20.5 cm
• 4: 8.5”/21.5 cm
• 5: 9”/23 cm
• 6: 9.5”/24 cm

Yarn (includes 15% buffer):
Fingering weight yarn per size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6):

• MC: 245 (275, 310, 345, 385, 425) yards/ 224 (251, 283, 315, 352, 388) m
• CC: 85 (95, 105, 125, 140, 150) yards/ 78 (87, 96, 114, 128, 137) m

Sample shown in size 3 in Knit Picks Capretta Superwash; 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 230 yards/210 m) per 1.76 oz/50 g
Version 1 (charcoal and gray): MC: Meridian; CC: Angelite Heather
Version 2 (pink and charcoal): MC: Blush; CC: Meridian Heather

Blocked Gauge:
36 sts and 48 rounds per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round

Tools:

• 4 stitch markers (1 should be unique)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors for trimming ends

Needles:
US 1 (2.25 mm) needles for knitting a small circumference in the round, or size needed to obtain gauge

Social Media:
Please post your finished socks on social media with #StepInSocks and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.

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