Frozen Loch socks

The cracked ice of a frozen lake on a winter morning gave me the inspiration for these socks. This sock pattern is knit from the top down and with a heel flap. It begins with the cuff and ends with the toes. The socks are easy to work from fully written-out directions with stitch counts, as well as a schematic and a video tutorial. YARN Gigglinggecko yarns, Socklandia Soxs (80% SW merino, 20% Nylon, 100 gr-398yds/365m), 1 skein. Sample yardage (240yds/220m) in color Promise me, for size EU 40/41. Or any sock weight yarn: approx. 219-284yds (200-260m) total. Exact yardage may vary depending on circumference and the length of your leg and/or foot. MATERIALS US 1.5 (2.5 mm) DPN’s or 32” (80 cm) circular needles for magic loop or a 9” (23 cm) needle or 3 circular needles. Stitch markers, tapestry needle. GAUGE - BLOCKED 4” (10 cm) In stockinette stitch pattern, 31 stitches x 44 rounds. SIZES Foot circumferences after blocking. S: Finished 7.5” (18-20 cm) to fit 8.5” (20.5-23 cm). M: Finished 8.5” (20.5-23 cm) to fit 9.5” (23.5-25 cm). L: Finished 9.5’ (23.5-25 cm) to fit 10.5” (25.5-27 cm). Recommended fit is 1” (2.5 cm) of negative ease in circumference. ADJUSTMENTS Length of leg and feet are adjustable to fit ones feet. Suggestions for adjustments are given in the instructions.