Mesa Dreams Socks

*You might recognize the motifs in these socks from my [Mesa Dreams Tee][1]. The Mesa Dreams series is my textural ode to the Southwest, with the desert’s sparse beauty and muted hues knitted into every stitch. I am thrilled to add a pair of socks to this series. These just might be my favorite socks yet!* **NOTES** **Design & Construction:** The Mesa Dreams Socks are worked from the top down and feature a forethought heel. The leg and foot feature allover, small-scale southwestern-influenced motifs. **Fit:** These socks are designed to fit with approximately 0.25 to 1 in. (1 to 2.5 cm) of negative ease for a snug, comfortable fit. To choose your size, measure the circumference of your foot at its fullest point—typically around the ankle where it meets the foot. Then subtract 0.25 to 1 in. (1 to 2.5 cm) from that measurement. Select the size with a finished circumference closest to the result. **Stitch Patterns:** The stranded colorwork stitch patterns in this sweater are only charted, so you should be confident in your chart reading skills—or be open to learning! **SIZES** (1, 2, 3)(4, 5, 6) [#sizeinclusive][2] **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** *The circumference as measured around the foot is as follows.* (6, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11) in. (15, 17.5, 20)(22.5, 25, 27.5) cm *These socks are designed to be worn with approximately 0.25 to 1 in. (1 to 2.5 cm) of negative ease. The sample is shown in Size 3 with 1 in. (2.5 cm) of negative ease.* **YARN** **Light fingering weight** *Matching Pair* **MC:** (35, 45, 55)(70, 80, 95) g/(140, 180, 220)(280, 320, 380) yds or (130, 165, 200)(255, 295, 345) m **CC:** (15, 15, 20)(25, 30, 35) g/(60, 60, 80)(100, 120, 140) yds or (55, 55, 75)(90, 110, 130) m **- or -** *Mismatched Pair* **MC:** (25, 30, 40)(45, 55, 65) g/(100, 120, 160)(180, 220, 260) yds or (90, 110, 145)(165, 200, 240) m **CC:** (25, 30, 40)(45, 55, 65) g/(100, 120, 160)(180, 220, 260) yds or (90, 110, 145)(165, 200, 240) m **SUGGESTED YARN** Les Garçons BFL Sock (100 g/400 yds (365 m)) – 80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 20% nylon *Matching or Mismatched Pair* **MC:** 1 skein (all sizes) **CC:** 1 skein (all sizes) *The sample socks are knit in the colorways Moira’s Black Rose and Jill’s Dusty Rose.* **NEEDLES** **Needle A (ribbing & stockinette):** US 1 (2.25 mm) **Needle B (colorwork):** US 1.5 (2.5 mm) *For each needle size, you will need 32 in. (80 cm) circular needles to work in the round using the magic loop method, or your preferred needles for smaller circumference knitting, such as short circular or double-pointed needles.* **GAUGE** *Measure gauge knit in the round, after blocking.* 32 sts and 42 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in stockinette on Needle A 32 sts and 38 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in stranded colorwork on Needle B **SKILLS TO USE (OR LEARN!)** Knitting Purling Increasing Decreasing Knitting flat Knitting in the round Cuf-down construction German twisted cast-on 2x2 ribbing Stranded colorwork Chart reading Picking up stitches Grafting stitches together (i.e., Kitchener stitch) [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mesa-dreams-tee [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=%23sizeinclusive