Peace Socks

**This pattern will be released on Tues, Dec 10. If you'd like to be among the first to know (and receive a special discount code!), sign up for my newsletter on my website: [https://www.brianaarleneknits.com/][1]** *I named these socks for what I needed when I knit them: peace. This design came to life amidst a difficult season. I needed a project to calm my worried hands and comfort my hurting soul. It had to be something small that I could easily carry around with me. I wanted to knit in one solid color to avoid spending energy envisioning a cohesive palette. No fussy stitches. No special techniques. Something basic, but beautiful.* *These socks comforted me, and now they are my offering to you. Peace to you, my friends, as you knit them.* *May you be well. May you be happy. May you be free from suffering. May you find peace.* **NOTES** **Design & Construction:** The Peace Socks are knit top down with a traditional heel flap, turn, and gusset. The leg features an allover textured stitch pattern composed of knits, purls, and lotus stitch. **Fit:** These socks are designed to be worn with approximately 0.25 to 1 in. (1 to 2.5 cm) of negative ease. To pick the best size for you, measure the circumference of your foot at the fullest point (this is usually right where your foot and your ankle meet) and subtract 0.25 to 1 in. (1 to 2.5 cm). Make the size with a finished circumference closest to that number. **Stitch Patterns:** Written and charted instructions are included for the textured stitch pattern so you can choose your preferred method of instructions for knitting these sections! **SIZES** (1, 2, 3)(4, 5, 6) [#sizeinclusive][2] **FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE** The circumference as measured around the foot is as follows. (6, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11) in. (15, 17.5, 20)(22.5, 25, 27.5) cm *These socks are intended to be worn with approximately 0.25 to 1 in. (1 to 2.5 cm) of negative ease. The sample is pictured in Size 3 with 1 in. (2.5 cm) of negative ease.* **YARN** Light fingering (55, 70, 85)(100, 125, 145) g/(220, 280, 340)(400, 500, 580) yds or (200, 255, 310)(365, 455, 530) m **SUGGESTED YARN** Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Sock (100 g/400 yds (366 m)) – 80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 20% nylon (1, 1, 1)(1, 2, 2) skeins *The sample socks are knit in the colorway Beachcomber.* **NEEDLES** US 1 (2.25 mm) *You will need 32 in. (80 cm) circular needles for magic loop or your preferred needles for smaller circumference knitting (i.e., short circular needles, or double-pointed needles).* **GAUGE** *Measure gauge in the round after blocking.* 32 sts and 44 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in stockinette 32 sts and 50 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in textured stitch pattern **SKILLS TO USE (OR LEARN!)** Knitting Purling Decreasing Knitting flat Knitting in the round Cuff-down construction German twisted cast-on 2x2 ribbing Chart reading Textured knitting Picking up stitches Grafting stitches together (i.e., Kitchener stitch) [1]: https://www.brianaarleneknits.com/ [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=%23sizeinclusive