Mountain Vista Socks

Everywhere you look in the Salt Lake Valley, there is a stunning view of the mountains. We are all so used to it that we take it for granted. But every once in a while I realize just how magnificent it is. These socks are named to help me remember how grateful I am for Mountain Vistas all around me. This pattern is designed to make special use of minis, scraps, or self-striping yarns with a zig-zag pattern to show off those colors! Circumference: 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) in unstretched Leg length: 6 inches. Foot length (heel to toe) 9 inches. This is easily adjusted for any length of foot. Best fitting with .5” – 1” negative ease. This pattern is for five sizes. It can be changed up or down further by adjusting needle size. Change of size will affect amount of yarn needed. Yarn: 80-100 grams of fingering weight yarn. Sample shown used 5 20g mini skeins plus about 30 g of a contrast color. Shown in Spring Poetry Minis set and Parchment by Yarnbrary. You can substitute scraps, other minis, or self-striping yarn. Needles: US size 1 needles (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. If working in magic loop, use needles with 32in/80cm or 40in/100 cm cable. Darning needle for weaving in ends. Gauge: 9 stitches per inch/2.5 cm in stockinette.