Breathwater Socks

This was the first pattern Lindsey designed for the book. These DK weight socks knit up quick and are so cozy and snuggly. In order to make the Breathwater Socks very stash friendly, the pattern is written to be knitted in fingering weight yarn held double. This design features ribbing, a simple cable details and an extra long cuff that can be worn folded, scrunched or pulled high. IZES 1 (2, 3, 4) FINISHED SOCK MEASUREMENTS Sm (Med, Lg, XL) Foot circ. 7 (8, 9, 10)″ / 17.75 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm Foot Length 8–9 (9.25–10, 10.25–11, 11.25–12)″ / 20.5–23 (23.5–25.5, 26–28, 28.5–30.5) cm YARN 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Gunpower Sock by Earl Grey Fiber Company (70% Merino, 20% yak, 10% nylon – 437 yds / 400 m, 100 g), colorway Swell 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Gunpower Sock by Earl Grey Fiber Company (70% Merino, 20% yak, 10% nylon – 437 yds / 400 m, 100 g), colorway Silver Print 300 (370, 420, 500) yds / 274 (338, 384, 457) m in fingering weight of EACH of the 2 colors GAUGE 26 sts x 35 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in stockinette, blocked NEEDLES Size US 3 / 3.25 mm – 9″ / 20 cm circular needles Size US 3 / 3.25 mm – 32″ / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs (for toe decreases) NOTIONS Scrap of waste yarn for cast on Darning needle Small crochet hook Stitch markers Scissors