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Upwelling is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the ocean, where deep, cold water rises to the surface. The colder water contains more nutrients, which helps replenish the water at the surface and leads to more abundant animal life. Upwelling is common near some of the Channel Islands and helps sustain the vibrant sea life here in the waters around Ventura. The cables in these socks are meant to mimic the intermingling of water and currents while the alternating eyelets remind me of bubbles rising to the surface.

SIZES

S, M, L

Finished sock dimensions: 7.5” (19 cm), 8.75” (22 cm), 10” (25.5 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

MATERIALS

Fingering weight yarn, 300-380 yds (274-348 m)

Sample shown knit in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock, 100% superwash wool, 2-ply construction, 395 yds (361 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

GAUGE

4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES

One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

TOOLS

One stitch marker for beginning of round; optional additional markers between pattern repeats
Cable needle
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

Techniques: cabling, decreases, knitting in the round, stockinette grafting