CFC Vintage Yak Socks

**pattern designer :** Claire Kendle **pattern overview** Knit in one of Camellia Fiber Company’s softest and most durable yarns, the CFC Vintage socks will keep your feet cozy and warm all winter long. Yak has a reputation for being just as soft as cashmere, as well as warmer, stronger, and more affordable. By adding this fiber into the mix, you’ll be able to knit up a new pair of favorite socks. Stripes down the leg add a classic look to these socks, making them perfect for women, men, or children. Because the stripes are knit using a strand of mohair and silk yarn held with the main yarn, your socks get a lovely fuzzy halo. If you’ve only ever knit wool socks, this pattern gives you the opportunity to try out several new luxurious fiber types in a single pattern. **Skill Level:** Beginner sock knitter **Sizing** Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) Finished sock circumference: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)” / 15 (17.5, 20, 22.5, 25) cm Choose a size that is 1” / 2.5 cm smaller than your foot circumference, measured around the ball of the foot. Lengthwise, socks should measure approximately 0.5” (1 cm) shorter than intended wearer’s foot measurement from heel to toe. **Yarns** • MC: 1 skein of CFC Yak Fingering in color Moonflower. 100 g / 437 yds • CC: 1 skein of CFC Mohair + Silk Lace in color Garden Rose, Midnight, or Ever- green. 20 g / 183 yds **Note:** The stripes, heel, and toe are knit by using MC + CC held double. **Needles + Notions** • US 1 (2.25 mm) 9” / 22.5 cm circular needles and DPNs, or needles for working Magic Loop, sized up or down as necessary to meet gauge • Tapestry needles • 2 Stitch Markers **Gauge** 32 sts x 44 rnds: 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette st after blocking **project manager :** Jenna Barron **tech editor :** Ruth Brasch **photography :** Silbia Ro