Whitecap is a basic sock pattern with a few figurative and literal twists. The twisted stitches, which resemble whitecaps on the water, slant in opposite directions. The left sock is worked solely with left twists, and the right sock is worked solely with right twists, creating a mirrored effect. The pattern is both engaging and easily memorized, with four knit “rest” rounds between twists, and works well with solid, semi-solid, tonal, and variegated sock yarns.

These socks are worked from the cuff down in the round with a Modified Eye of Partridge heel flap and gusset.

SIZING
Size
Adult sizes S [M, L] to fit 19.5 [22.5, 25] cm/7.75 [8.75, 9.75]” foot circumference as measured at the widest part of the foot

Finished Dimensions
18 [20, 22] cm/7 [7.75, 8.75]” leg circumference, 17.5 [20, 22.5] cm/7 [7.75, 8.75]” foot circumference, length is customizable

Choose a size with a finished foot circumference approximately 10% smaller than the wearer’s actual foot circumference.

MATERIALS
One* 405 m/445 yd skein fingering weight yarn

*Some foot lengths may require more than one skein
Shown in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria (75% Wool, 25% Polyamide; 405 m/445 yd per 100 g/3.53 oz skein) in colour Nickel (A2530); 1 skein.

NEEDLES
One set 2.25 mm/US 1 needles* (or size needed to obtain gauge)

*Either one set of DPNs, two circular needles, or one long circular needle, as you prefer for small circumference knitting in the round.

GAUGE
36 stitches & 52 rounds = 10 cm/4” in Whitecap Pattern

32 stitches & 48 rounds = 10 cm/4” in Stockinette Stitch

ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Stitch markers (1 unique, 2 matching), waste yarn or stitch holder, tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL
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NOTES
Stitch pattern is both charted and written.

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