These beautiful socks feature a fascinating cable-twist-stitch motif, which decorates the leg and then gracefully runs down the top of the foot.

They are inspired by my Traces in the Sand shawl pattern that can be found here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/traces-in-the-sand

The socks are worked cuff-down in the round using the magic-loop method.

The pattern contains fully written as well as charted instructions for the cable pattern so you can choose which you prefer to work from.

I hope you enjoy the pattern!

SIZE
One size, 64 sts.
20 cm / 8“ leg circumference, to fit with slight negative ease.
Foot length adjustable.

YARN
Designed for fingering weight sock yarn.
Yarn used for sample: Purl And Knit Yarns Merino Biodegradable (light fingering weight, 85% Merino superwash, 15% Biodegradable Polyamide, 100 g = 430 m / 470 yds), 1 skein in colourway Frosted Winterberries.

GAUGE & NEEDLES
Gauge:
30 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4“ in stockinette stitch,
32 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4“ in cable-twist-stitch pattern
after washing and gentle blocking.
Needles:
2.5 mm / US 1.5 needles for knitting in the round with magic loop method (circular needles at least 80 cm / 32“ long), or size to obtain gauge.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and well testknitted. Thanks so much to my wonderful helpers!

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