Smiling Serpent Socks

The Smiling Serpent Socks blend lace and colorwork to create a striking design reminiscent of snakeskin. This top-down sock pattern features a heel flap and a gusset worked along the sole, providing better arch shaping and an overall snug fit. This is a more advanced design, but adventurous knitters will enjoy the challenge! Pattern Features: Construction: Top-down with a heel flap and a gusset along the sole for better fit Design Elements: Lace and colorwork combined for a unique texture Sizing: Graded for five sizes Instructions: Includes both written and charted directions Perfect for knitters looking to stretch their skills, the Smiling Serpent Socks make for an engaging project with a stunning result. **Needles & Notions:** * Size 1.5 US/2.25 mm and Size 2 US/2.75 mm knitting needles appropriate for the technique you have selected to knit socks. * 1 beginning of row marker. * 3 stitch markers * Darning needle. * Appropriate additional needles to knit the toe (needles will vary based on knitting technique used). * Optional: 1 level-back stitch marker. **Yarn:** Recommended: The Frosted Stitch Snowflake Sock Fingering weight yarn (463 yds per 100 g skein) **Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)** **MC:** 223 (260, 296, 334, 370) yds/204 (238,271, 306, 338) m **CC:** 88 (102, 116, 130, 148) yds/81 (93, 106, 119, 135) m **Yarn usage will vary if you do not meet gauge as indicated in the pattern.** **Finished Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)”/15 (18, 20, 23, 25) cm circumference