"These top-down socks showcase marled and self-striping yarns beautifully! Choose one main color plus one ball of self-striping yarn and enjoy the easy to knit slip stitches and stripes. There are five sizes to choose from with notes on how to customize the leg and foot to perfectly fit your feet. The pattern includes video links to help you with any special techniques from casting on to working the heel flap and knitting jogless stripes. The right and left sock spiral in different directions to form mirror images socks. They are wearable works of art for your feet!"
SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
5.5 (6.5, 8, 9, 10)″ / 14 (17, 20, 23, 25)cm leg and foot circumference. Measurements taken after blocking.
Size 4 shown on a US 13 / EU 47 size foot with an actual foot
circumference of 10″ / 25cm.
Socks are designed to fit an actual foot circumference of 6.5 (7.5, 9, 10, 11)″ / 17 (19, 23, 25, 28)cm. The socks are designed to fit with negative ease. Choose a size with a finished foot circumference measurement that is approximately 1″ / 2.5cm smaller than your actual foot circumference, so that the sock will fit nice and snug on your foot.
The lengths of the cuff, leg, and foot are easily customizable by knitting more pattern repeats for a longer leg or foot or fewer pattern repeats for a shorter leg or foot.
GAUGE:
36 sts & 64 rnds = 4′′ / 10cm in slip stitch pattern after blocking
32 sts & 52 rnds = 4′′ / 10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking
Spiral Splash Socks Pattern PDF
1 skein of Malabrigo Sock
1 ball of Zauberball Crazy
Needles and notions are not included.
This pattern uses US 1 (40′′) circular needles. Magic loop method is used for knitting in the rnd. You can use DPNs if you prefer.