If knitting were music, the stitches would be the keys, and the repeats would be the time signature. If knitting were music, a simple two-by-two rib could be translated into the Key of C (no sharps or flats, just natural notes), in 2/2 time, (or cut time). Changing just a few stitches (the notes) to cables or lace (sharps or flats) the entire musical world is at your knitting fingertips. Syncopation, in music, is the displacement of regular accents associated with given metrical patterns, resulting in a disruption of the listener’s expectations and the arousal of a desire for the reestablishment of metric normality; hence the characteristic “forward drive” of highly syncopated music. Changing the “beat” or knits and purls creates a syncopated rhythm to the front of these socks.

These toe up socks are the sibling of Syncopation Socks which utilize the same stitch patterns in the other direction. If you prefer cuff down socks you can find the pattern here.

Ÿ This pattern is worked in the round from the toe up.
Ÿ Both charted and line by line written instructions are provided.
Ÿ The instructions are written for the smaller size. If changes are necessary for the additional size the instructions will be written as size 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). When only one number is shown it applies to all sizes.
Ÿ Dependent on foot length the largest two sizes may require extra yarn.
Ÿ In knitting there are many ways to achieve the same results, while this pattern is written for a modified wedge toe, round heel, w&t short rows and a heel flap, you can use any heel, toe or short row method you prefer.