Defying Gravity

> **Buy 3, Get 1 FREE! Place any 4 of my designs in your cart and the least expensive one will be free (including e-books), no coupon needed!** =>Use code **FORGOOD** to get this pattern for **FREE** through October 1 (EDT) and join the [KAL](https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/paper-daisy-creations/topics/4377422)! =>Use code **POPULAR** to get the entire **[Socks of Wicked](https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/socks-of-wicked)** collection (released throughout October) OR **[Socks of Oz](/patterns/sources/socks-of-oz)** (available now) for **ONLY $7**! =The KAL fun begins NOW in my [Paper Daisy Creations](https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/paper-daisy-creations/topics/4377422) Ravelry group! *Need yarn? Emma's Yarn has put together [kit options](https://www.fourpurls.com/product/socks-of-wicked-and-socks-of-oz-collection-kits/) for the entire collection!* *“Too late for second guessing / Too late to go back to sleep / It’s time to trust my instincts / close my eyes, and leap...”* *- Elphaba Thropp*, Wicked The most iconic witch of all time is humanized in the Wicked story, and shown to be not only misunderstood, but a warrior for justice. These top-down socks are as strong and unique as Elphaba herself, with crisp lines of left and right twists working their way to an aptly named ‘strong’ heel. Don’t judge these socks by their outward appearance– they’re easier than they look, with no need for a cable needle or picked up stitches. Grab your magic wands (aka knitting needles)... it’s time to try **Defying Gravity**! **FINISHED SIZE** Adult S (M, L, XL) **Leg/Foot Circumference:** 7 (8, 9, 10)”/ 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm **Leg/Foot Length:** Adjustable to fit **YARN** Emma’s Yarn PRACTICALLY PERFECT SOCK (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yards / 100 grams); 1 skein or 400yds / 365m fingering weight sock yarn *Sample shown in ‘Legal Tender'* **NEEDLES** US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting **NOTIONS** 2-10 stitch markers Tapestry needle **GAUGE** In Cable Pattern: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm) In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm) ***Follow [@paperdaisycreations](https://www.instagram.com/paperdaisycreations/) on Instagram to see what's on my needles! Click [here](http://eepurl.com/dePhNH) to sign up for my newsletter!*** *Tech editing by Cathy Susko.* [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/paper-daisy-creations