Wayward Socks

Featuring an all-over and easy-to-memorize slip stitch pattern, these socks work up fast and are a perfect match for a special skein of variegated yarn. The texture also gives these socks a squishy fabric for extra coziness over the cold months. You can knit the socks as shown with contrast stripes on the cuff and leg, or use a single color for a unified look. The gusset is worked on the bottom of the foot, instead of the sides, so that the texture pattern can continue cleanly down the sides of the foot. Testers described this pattern as suitable for an advanced beginner who is comfortable working with textures, and that the pattern was easy to follow and texture stitch easy to memorize. They also commented that the sole gusset hugs the heel very well compared to a side gusset and helps the sock stay in place. **Construction** These socks are knit cuff-down starting with a 2x1 ribbed cuff followed by the texture pattern around the leg with alternating contrast stripes. The texture continues onto the heel flap, the heel is turned, and the gusset is worked on the bottom of the foot. The foot is worked with the texture pattern on the instep and the sole in stockinette, and finally the toe is grafted closed. Note that by the time you reach the foot and toe, you will need to be able to follow "work in pattern" instructions. **Sizes** Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) Stitch count: 56 (64, 72, 80) sts Finished sock foot circumference: 6.75 (7.75, 8.75, 9.75)” / 17 (19.5, 22, 25) cm To fit foot circumference: 7.75 (8.75, 9.75, 10.75)” / 19.5 (22, 25, 27.5) cm Leg height: 7.5” / 19 cm (adjustable) Choose a size with approx 1” / 2.5 cm of negative ease. **Yarn** Oakwood Knits Classic Sock, 100g / 437 yds; 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon, in Over the Garden Wall Sock Set Approx yardage: MC: 69 (81, 95, 111) g / 276 (324, 380, 444) yds /260 (305, 358, 418) m CC: 12 (14, 17, 19) g / 48 (56, 68, 76) yds / 46 (53, 64, 72) m Solid sample main color is Cozy Cauldron Fiber Co. Soft Sock in colorway "Since When is Being a Sl * t a Crime in This Family?". **Gauge** 32 sts x 42 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked 33 sts x 60 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in slip stitch texture pattern, blocked **Needles & Notions** US 1 / 2.25 mm, or size needed to achieve gauge Needle length: 32” circular or longer for magic loop, or DPNs, or 9” circular (as preferred) 5 stitch markers Yarn needle -- This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. Thank you to my tech editor, Heather Storta, and to my test knitters! Feel free to tag me on Instagram ( @oakwood.knits ) with your projects, I would love to see them!