The Summer Soul Sock raised over $400 for the Marsha P. Johnson Institute over the course of 2020 during which 100% of the proceeds from this pattern were donated.

The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) protects and defends the human rights of BLACK transgender people. We do this by organizing, advocating, creating an intentional community to heal, developing transformative leadership, and promoting our collective power.

These ankle-length socks feature cuffs adorned with intricately twisted cables which give way to smooth stockinette throughout the foot. Perfect for the warm summer weather, these anklets will soon become your new everyday sock.

Sizing
These anklets are designed in one size using 64 sts. If you typically knit socks with more than 64 sts size up by using a US 1.5 / 2.5mm needle. If you typically knit socks with less than 64 sts size down by using a US 0 / 2mm needle. Some testers found that they needed to knit the cuffs with a needle one size larger than the one used to work the body of the sock.

Materials
160-300 yds sock weight yarn, consider buying yarn from any of the wonderful BIPOC dyers in the knitting community
Recommended Needle: US size 1 / 2.25mm needles DPNs or Magic Loop
Size up with Needle: US 1.5 / 2.5mm
Size down with Needle: US 0 / 2mm

New Techniques to Explore
cuff-down sock construction
traditional heel flap and gusset shaping
german twisted cast on