Basgiath Socks Cuff Down

Welcome and thank you for popping by to see my newest pattern and collaboration with [GingerSnap](/yarns/brands/gingersnap) To celebrate the pattern release please enjoy 15% off the pattern from now until end of day Sunday, Mar 30, 2025. Use code: **DRAGON15** at check out for your discount; cannot be combined with any other offers. This fun and fantasy inspired sock includes a whimsical, stranded colourwork motif of a mountainous forest and dragon soaring into the night sky. Along with some simple and satisfying texture on the foot, these socks are a delightful combination of techniques that keep the project fun and engaging. No second sock syndrome here! Have fun with your contrast colours and use up bits of leftovers for a truly stash busting and engaging knit. The pattern comes with 3 sizes, a German Shortrow heel construction (or use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel) and tips and links to tutorials to help you on your way. **Skills Required** German Twisted Cast On, Magic Loop, knitting, purling, increasing, stranded colourwork knitting, chart reading, short row heel construction, Kitchener Stitch. **Materials** **Sample Yarn Used:** Gingersnap Yarns “War College” Sock Set. Comes with 2 x 50 g/174 yds (159 m) skein, Lush Fingering, 75/25 merino/nylon in Onyx and 3 x 25 g/93 yds (85 m) Lush Minisnaps, 75/25 merino/nylon in C1: orange (darkest) C2: pale orange (mid tone) and C3: light gold (lightest). **Yardage:** MC: 140 yds/128 m, 160 yds/147 m, 174 yds/160 m; C1: 20 yds/19 m, 30 yds/28 m, 40 yds/37 m; C2: 20 yds/19 m, 30 yds/28 m, 40 yds/37 m; C3: 20 yds/19 m, 30 yds/28 m, 40 yds/37 m. This is an estimate and yardage requirements will be impacted by yarn used, knitter’s gauge and foot/leg lengths. **Suggested Needles:** 2.5 mm/US 1.5, 80 cm/32” length needles for magic loop for the stockinette stitch section OR size(s) needed to obtain gauge. 2.75 mm/US 2, 80 cm/32” length needles for magic loop for the stranded colourwork sections OR size needed to obtain gauge. Many knitters go up 1-2 needle sizes for the colourwork portion to maintain gauge. Darning needle. **Gauge**: 34 sts and 46 rnds/10 cm or 4”, in the round, in stockinette stitch with the smaller needles AND in the stranded colourwork. Use larger needles if needed to obtain gauge. **Sizes:** US Shoe Size: Ladies 4-6.5, (Ladies 7-9.5/Mens 6-8.5, Ladies 10-12.5/Mens 9-11.5) Size: 1, 2, 3 Ball of Your foot measurement: 7 - 8” (8-9.5”, 9-10”) This pattern has been tech editted by [lisamazz](/people/lisamazz) thank you Lisa! And tested by an absolutely amazing group of testers! Thank you!