Geometric Groove Socks

> **Buy three patterns, get one FREE! Add four rhyFlower Knits patterns to your cart and the fourth one will be free – this will automatically apply at checkout! ** > **Sign up for the [rhyFlower Newsletter][1] for email notifications of new releases with exclusive discounts and test knitting opportunities. Geometric Groove is the perfect sock knitting pattern for individuals who desire a contemporary style and have a deep appreciation for vibrant colours and sophisticated designs. This pattern transforms ordinary socks into extraordinary pieces of art, featuring a dynamic interplay of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal stripes. Each stripe, meticulously crafted with diverse colourwork techniques, brings a lively rhythm to your knitting experience. The Geometric Groove pattern also offers versatility with its detailed instructions for corrugated ribbing on the cuff, giving your socks a snug, textured finish. For those who prefer a more classic look, a standard cuff option is also provided, ensuring that every knitter can customise their creation to perfection. Whether you’re knitting for yourself or gifting a handmade treasure, Geometric Groove promises a satisfying project with stunning results. Worked in the round, this versatile sock pattern offers a seamless knitting experience by providing both cuff-down and toe-up written directions, catering to your preferred sock construction. You’ll also find a clear and concise chart for the pattern motif, ensuring that you have all the tools you need to create these beautiful socks. While the pattern comes with instructions for a short row heel, it’s adaptable to your personal preferences and unique feet. Links for alternative heels have been included! With multiple sizes thoughtfully incorporated, you can easily achieve the perfect fit for yourself or for the lucky recipient of your hand-knit socks. This pattern truly embraces size-inclusivity, making it a wonderful option for a wide range of individuals. We’ve written this sock pattern for the magic loop knitting method in mind. However, you can also work on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead if you prefer (just use extra markers to denote the placement of the heel or toe shaping). ___ **SKILL LEVEL** Intermediate **SIZE INFORMATION** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, **7**, **8**, **9**, **10**, **11**) — larger sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** *(Measured around the ball of the foot)* 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, **9**, **9.5**, **10**, **10.5**, **11**)” / 15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, **23**, **24**, **25.5**, **26.5**, **28**) cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm smaller than your foot circumference. These socks are worn with ***negative ease***. We made the sample pair from the cuff-down directions in size 5. **NOTIONS** Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch marker (1) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** US1 (2.25 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or the size required to get gauge US1.5 (2.5 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or one size larger than gauge needles **YARN REQUIREMENTS** Four mini skeins: 31-74 yds / 28-68 m of fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg) CC1: 39 (45, 52, 59, 67, 75, **85**, **92**, **101**, **110**, **120**) yds / 36 (41, 48, 54, 61, 69, **76**, **84**, **92**, **101**, **110**) m of fingering weight yarn **SUGGESTED YARN** Hypnotic Yarn — Plush Sock 85% Superwash Merino 15% Nylon 87 yds (80 m) / 0.75 oz (20 g) CC1: Fairy Wings CC2: The Wanderer CC3: Nougat CC4: Bewitched CC5: Pumpkin Guts [https://hypnoticyarn.com/][3] **GAUGE** 32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. *Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for your finished socks.* ___ **RHYFLOWER COMMUNITY** Join the [rhyFlower Knits Makers Facebook Group][4] to share your WIPs & FOs with other rhyFlower Knitters! **LOW-VISIBILITY & SCREEN READER FORMAT** A low-visibility and a screen-reader-accessible version of this pattern are available with this pattern purchase. The low-visibility format is 24pt print in Arial, black font, no italics, and contains written directions (there are no charts to work from). The screen reader format has all the items mentioned above, contains no abbreviations, and accessibility was checked by the read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device. **PATTERN SUPPORT** For pattern support for this design, please email [melinda@rhyflowerknits.com][5] ***[Jerrah Robbins][6] provided professional tech editing for this pattern.*** [1]: https://rhyflowerknits.com/newsletter/ [2]: https://rhyflowerknits.com/category/geometric-groove/ [3]: https://hypnoticyarn.com/ [4]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rhyflowerknits [5]: mailto: melinda@rhyflowerknits.com [6]: https://robbinstechediting.com/