Classic ribbed socks with a (literal) twist and hidden shaping for a perfect fit. I’ve always liked the clean look of short row heels but was never a fan of the stretching around the instep - it didn’t look like a particularly comfortable fit. So after a little trial and error, I settled on this solution - additional shaping around the instep, with stitch patterns incorporated into the increases and decreases. The Sun-up Socks feature a neat cabled pattern both on the instep and to nip in the back of the ankle.

This is the sister pattern to the After Hours socks, which feature the same shaping in a fishnet lace fabric. Use code SISTERSOCKS to purchase both patterns together for £7.50 (must add both to basket).

YARN: 4ply / fingering weight sock yarn, approx. 238 (310) metres / 259 (338) yards. Sample shown in The Fibre Fox Merino Sock in shade Merryweather.

GAUGE: 32 sts and 46 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch, blocked. Suggested needle size 2.5mm.

NEEDLES: 2.5mm needles of your preferred length for working small circumferences in the round, eg. DPNs, magic loop, short circulars. You will also need a tapestry needle and cable needle.

SIZING: to fit foot 8.5 (9.5) inches
UK 5-7 (8-10)
EU 38-41 (42-44.5)
US 7-9 (10-11)
Finished circ (unstretched) 5.5 (7) inches / 14 (17.5) cm