Seigaiha

This colourwork motif is reminiscent of a Japanese geometric pattern called “Seigaiha”, composed of overlapping concentric circles. In the past, it was used to represent water on maps. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 0–1" / 0–2.5 cm. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Leg/Foot Circumference: Approx. 8 (9, 10)" / 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm. Leg Length: 6" / 15 cm (adjustable). Foot Length: Adjustable. **MATERIALS** Yarn: Twin by Rohrspatz & Wollmeise (80% superwash new wool, 20% polyamide, 340 yds / 311 m – 100 g). 1 skein each of colourway Tipo 0 (MC), Madame Souris (CC1) and Gloire de Dijon (CC2). Or approx. 123 (135, 148) yds / 112 (123, 135) m (in MC), 17 (19, 21) yds / 16 (17, 19) m (in CC1) and 41 (45, 49) yds / 37 (41, 45) m (in CC2) of fingering-weight yarn. Needles: US 0 / 2 mm and US 1 / 2.25 mm circular needles. Notions: Stitch markers. **GAUGE** 28 sts x 40 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 1 / 2 mm needles in St St, after blocking. 28 sts x 34 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.25 mm needles in colourwork, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These colourwork socks are worked from the cuff down and they feature a German Short Row Heel.