Cranbrook Socks

The Cranbrook Socks were borne out of my desire to knit something slightly more elevated than a plain vanilla sock but still straightforward and easy to knit. I love a sock pattern that has a memorizable repeat and looks good in any yarn, including self-striping, and this one checks both boxes. Named after the historic Cranbrook Gardens in metro Detroit (where I got engaged!), the Cranbrook socks are the second in my trio of Mitten State inspired sock designs to hail my newfound status as a Michigander. Special thank you to my wonderful testers Alyssa, Caitlin, Carly, Jen, Kelsey, Kim, Kimberly, and Tina for all of their help with this pattern. **Pattern Notes** This pattern is written for magic loop and is worked cuff down. It has a 1x1 ribbed cuff, a heel flap and gusset, and a rounded toe. However, you can use any style of small circumference knitting, as well as any cuff/heel/toe combination of your choice. **Sizing** Size 1 (56 sts), Size 2 (64 sts), Size 3 (72 sts) 7 (8, 9) inches / 18 (20.25, 23) cm circumference, approximately **Materials** 100g fingering weight sock yarn + 10g contrast color for the heel (optional) *Self-striping sample uses “Tea for Two” and by Knitterly Things in the Vesper Sock base (80% superwash merino wool / 20% nylon, 400y / 100g), and “Ash” in the same base for the heel Variegated sample uses “Every Shade of Lipstick” by M1 Yarns in the Lean Mean Machine base (80% superwash merino wool / 20% nylon, 400y / 100g), with scrap yarn for the heel* **Needles** US 1.5 / 2.5mm 32 in / 80 cm circular needles, for magic loop Or size needed to obtain gauge **Gauge** 34 sts x 48 rows over 4 in/10cm in stockinette in the round **Notions** Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, sock blockers (optional)