The stitch pattern is a variation on the Estonian star stitch worked in two colors. Except for the faux seam, only one color of yarn is used per row.

The shawl pattern is modular, so make it whatever size you like!

I designed these socks while watching old Japanese samurai movies. The high point is always the grand sword fight at the end, or tachimawari. Mawari means to to spin around, and just like Toshiro Mifune used to turn and attack his opponents, two biasing bands rotate around these socks, adding just enough interest to a self-striping yarn.

Put on your dancing shoes and strut your stuff in these snazzy socks. They are too pretty to hide in tall boots!