My Migraine Socks

These socks were inspired by the migraine episodes I experience—particularly the vivid auras. While the inspiration stems from discomfort, I aimed to create something fun and visually striking. The pattern avoids long floats, making them approachable for the adventurous knitters. They feature a peasant heel enhanced with short rows (developed by Susanne Winter) for a comfortable fit. **Notes** Do to the short floats of the colorwork, use a needle half a size larger than usual for colorwork socks. E.g. If you normally knit colorwork on 2.25 mm / (US 1) needles, you might want to try 2.75 mm / (US 2) needles. **Construction** These cuffs down socks begin with twisted 1 x 1 ribbing and are worked in the round with a peasant heel that features small gussets for a better fit. Stranded colorwork is worked on the leg and feet. **Sizes** 1 (2) Recommended ease: 0-2.5 cm / 0-1″ of negative ease. **Finished measurements** Leg/Foot Circumference: 20 (22.5) cm / 8 (8.75)″ Foot Length: 23.5 (25.5) cm / 9.25 (10)″, adjustable Leg Length: 13.5 (15) cm / 5.25 (6)″ *Note: If you have a wider but shorter foot, you can use the charts from the larger size for the width, but follow the round count from the smaller size to match your foot length.* **Yarn** Fingering-weight sock yarn (approx. 425 m / 100 g). The sample pair was knitted in Filcolana Arwetta (80% superwash wool and 20% nylon, 210 m / 230 yds/50 g), colorways 138 Geranium Red (MC) and 197 Aqua (CC). **Yardage** MC 50 (55) g, 212 (235) m / 230 (260) yds CC 30 (33) g, 130 (145) m / 140 (160) yds **Needles** 2 mm / (US 0) and 2.25 mm / (US 1) 80 cm / 32″ circular needles. **Gauge** 34 sts x 34 rnds = 10 cm/4″ on 2.25 mm (US 1) needles in colorwork, after blocking 34 sts x 46 rnds = 10 cm/4″ on 2.00 mm (US 0) needles in st st, after blocking **Notions** Darning needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn.