Raspberry Socks

The *Raspberry Socks* are worked from the **cuff down** with a **heel flap**. The heel flap is knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for more durability and stability and it has a special pattern with purl and slip stitches. The **gusset decreases** are cleverly hidden in the 2/2-cable panels on the right and left sides, so that you don’t see the decreases. And the same thing happens with the **toe decreases**. For a better understanding, all these difficulties are **fully charted**, you only have to go through the charts! I usually make the heel and foot of my socks a little tighter to get a better fit. Unfortunately, the complex pattern makes it very difficult to change the size of the socks. Of course, you can use a different needle size, and experienced knitters will probably still find a way to adapt these socks to their needs! The pattern is written for the use of double-pointed needles or circular needles ("CraSy Trio" Needles). **Difficulty:** intermediate to expert, a lot of cableing But fully charted! **Original yarn:** Ferner 6-fach Sockenwolle (75% Virgin Wool Superwash, 25% Polyamide recycled), 420 m/150 g 1 ball in col. 872/25 **or any other 6-ply sock yarn** Of course, you can use any sock yarn you like, but I would suggest light colors, either solid or gradient, so that the cable pattern is clearly visible. **Finished measurements:** Foot length: approx. 22.5 cm (8.9”) Leg circumference: approx. 19 cm (7.5”) Foot circumference: approx. 18 cm (7.0”) (all measurements taken after washing, not stretched and not on the foot)