Ordinary Love

When Yuri Kader Kojima was little, her socks were embroidered to distinguish between her and her sister’s. This simple but beautiful pattern is part of a series inspired by a mother’s love. **SIZES** 1 ( 2, 3 ) Recommended ease: 0–1" / 0–1.5 cm of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Leg/Foot Circumference: 8 (9, 10)" ​/ 20 (23, 25) cm. Leg Length: 6.5 (7.5, 9)" / 16 (19, 23) cm (adjustable). Foot Length: 8 (9, 10)" / 20 (23, 25) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 1 skein of Pishkun by the Farmer’s Daughter Fibers (100% MT and WY Rambouillet wool, 255 yds / 233 m – 100 g), colourway Elk Antler. Or approx. 155 (200, 250) yds / 140 (180, 230) m of DK-weight yarn. *For embroidery* Leftover yarn. For the sample socks, the foll yarns were held double: A Chic Blend by Lanivendole, Silk Mohair by Isager and Vovo by Rosa Pomar. Approx. 2.75" / 25 cm of each yarn was used. Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 6 / 4 mm circular needles. Notions: Stitch markers. **GAUGE** 18 sts x 32 rows to 4" ​/ 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These socks are worked from the cuff down with a heel flap. After the socks are knitted and blocked, embroidery is applied to the sides.