I designed these socks in collaboration with The Traveling Yarn Yogi and they have kits available here!

Introducing the Yarn Yogi socks - a perfect pattern for adventurous beginners ready to dive into more complex lace knitting. Starting with the Turkish cast-on method, you’ll enjoy knitting these socks featuring a leaf pattern accompanied by spiral ribs on each side of the instep, extending up the front of the leg.

Yarn Yogi socks feature a 24-round pattern that I’ve made as intuitive as possible without compromising the overall look. I’ve chosen the simplest and most appealing left and right twist stitches for the spiral rib, ensuring a relaxing knitting experience. With clear step-by-step instructions for the lace pattern and shadow wrap short row heel in each size, you’ll be able to create these socks with ease. The spiral rib and lace pattern is also charted, for knitters who prefer to work off charts.

These socks are not only enjoyable to knit but also make a practical and stylish addition to your wardrobe. Crafted with Emma’s Yarn Super Silky, the silk content provides both strength and a touch of luxury. The intricate lace and spiral rib pattern adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit.

Techniques Used:
Turkish cast on
Small circumference knitting in the round with magic loop
Short row heel with shadow wraps
KFB, and lifted increases
Right and left twist cable stitches
K2tog decreases
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bindoff

Finished Measurements:
Gauge: 32 sts and 49 rounds equals 4” (10 cm) in stockinette in the round
Sizing: Adult S (M, L) to fit 8 (9, 10)” / 20 (22.5, 25) cm foot circumference with 1” / 2.5 cm negative ease. Suggested (actual) foot length is 8 (9, 10)” / 20 (22.5, 25) cm. Suggested leg length is 8.5” / 23 cm for all sizes.
Leg and foot length are adjustable with instructions provided to customize fit.

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
272 (331, 388) yds / 249 (303, 355) m of Emma’s Yarn Super Silky (80% superwash merino, 20% silk). Sample knit in the Yarn Yogi colorway.
Needles:
Size 1 US/ 2.25 mm 32” (81 cm) circular needle (or size needed to achieve gauge)
Notions:
Locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle

You can read more about my designing journey for these socks on my blog post.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit. If you find a mistake, need pattern support, or are interested in private knitting lessons/tutoring please write to info@theknittingtutor.net.

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