Simple yet visually striking ankle socks, this pattern is especially suited to the slightly adventurous beginner looking for an introduction to basic patterning or for the more seasoned knitter looking for something to work on between larger projects. This pattern is written for DPN (double-pointed needles), but would be easily adaptable for those magic-looping their socks.

Alan Turing (1912 – 1954) is widely accepted as the father of the modern computer. After constructing the first computer to break Enigma in the war, he famously invented The Turing Test, a method of evaluating if a computer could be said to be thinking for itself (artificial intelligence). Turning was passionate and brilliant, and made quick work of tasks given to him. I’m honoured to dedicate this pattern to his legacy.

Turning is my first published sock pattern (yay!)! I’m very excited to share it, and a corner of my knitting mind, with you. If you want to stay connected with all things yarn-y in my life, you can check out my Tumblr at http://purl2together.tumblr.com/ .

Kristen is a second year Physics and Mathematics major at UBCO. She enjoys investigating string theory whilst knitting, and names her patterns after scientists that inspire her.