Inspired by the enchanting 15th-century “Lady and the Unicorn” tapestries, this knitting pattern evokes the elegance and mystique of medieval artistry. This is a collaboration with Crafty That Way. This pattern allows you to create a masterpiece that captures the essence of an era rich in romance and craftsmanship.

These socks are knit cuff down, increasing sts and changing needle size for the leg and foot to accommodate the less stretchy fabric of stranded knitting. This pattern is written for sock yarn and two different size needles. The cuff, heel and toe are made with the smaller needles. The heel is a German Short Row Heel and the toe is grafted together with Kitchener Stitch.

SIZES:
Approx. circumference in stranded, not stretched, after blocking: 7 (8, 9) inches/17.5 (20, 22.5) cm

Yarn
MC: Crafty That Way Crafty Sock fingering yarn, 80% superwash merino wool/ 20% nylon, 420 yds/115g, Mulled Wine
CC1: Crafty That Way Crafty Sock fingering yarn, 80% superwash merino wool/ 20% nylon, 420 yds/115g, Old Gold
CC2: Crafty That Way Crafty Sock fingering yarn, 80% superwash merino wool/ 20% nylon, 420 yds/115g, Blue Apatite

YARDAGE:
Approximate yardage used (for medium circumference and 5½ inch (13.75 cm) high leg, 9-inch (22.5 cm) foot):
MC: 170 yds/155m
CC1: 154 yds/141m
CC2: 80 yds/ 73m
* I used the left over skeins from the Unicorn Grove Mittens to make these socks.

Needles
For ribbing, heel, and toe: US1 (2.25mm) dpns or circular needles for preferred method of knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge
For colourwork: US1½ (2.5mm) dpns or circular needles for preferred method of knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE:
Using US1½ (2.5 mm) after blocking, over stranded pattern knit in the round: 36 sts x 39 rounds = 4 inches (10cm)

This pattern has been tech edited and tested by volunteers.