Stranded Socks

I have long admired the beautiful designs achieved with the Fair Isle knitting technique. Be it a simple geometric pattern or an elaborate paisley design, stranded knitting never fails to be eye-catching and stunning in nature.
These Stranded Socks feature a simple design that is easily memorized yet makes an impact. All the socks in the series are knit from top down with a modified Afterthought heel technique that I like to refer to as a “no worries” heel.
The pattern is written using the 2-circular-needle method, which is easily changed to using DPNs or 1 long circular needle for magic loop.

Size: S (M, L) to fit foot circumference
7½ (8½, 9½)”
The foot and leg lengths are adjustable.

Materials
Yarn: Lorna’s Lace Shepherd Sock 100g – 435yds, 80% Superwash Wool, 20% Nylon
MC - Brick, 295yds
CC – Andersonville, 110yds

Needles: 2 circular needles US 1/2.50mm, 16” or longer

Gauge: 32 sts by 38 rows = 4” (10cm) in Stockinette stitch

Miscellaneous: Tapestry needle; 2 strands of waste yarn, 8” long, in a contrasting color to MC for lifelines; 1 strand of waste yarn, 36” long, for temporary knit sts, contrasting to MC and other waste yarn.
Skill level: Intermediate. Skills used: knit in the round, 2-color stranding, insert lifeline, knit through back loop.