Stitch at a Time is a pattern for a cute pair of colorwork socks with some very special techniques. The gradually growing colorwork pattern resembles knit stitches. The socks are worked toe-up and feature a French heel with the gusset increases worked on the sole of the sock. The cuff stitches are bound off using Italian bind-off method. To achieve the slowly growing colorwork effect, you can use ladderback jacquard or learn a fun new technique combining stranded knitting and intarsia.

Size
S (M) L / 64 (72) 80 sts

Yarn
Woollentwine Ovis Sock (50% Jacob, 50% Cheviot, non-SW, 375 m / 100 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in colours TBA No 2 (MC) and Iris (CC).

1 skein each. Please note the sample has reversed colours on the other sock. If you’re making a matching pair, you’ll need more MC.

Yardage
165 (220) 250 yds / 150 (200) 230 m of each colour.

Needles
US 1 (2.25 mm) and US 1½ (2.5 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needle for magic loop or dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge
17 sts x 19 rnds = 2x2’’ / 5x5 cm in colorwork, worked in the round on the smaller needle (after blocking).

Other
3 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Finished measurements
Foot circumference: 7.5 (8.5) 9.5’’ / 19 (21) 23.5 cm
Length from cuff to heelflap: 6’’ / 15 cm