Vireo Socks

The beauty of the Vireo Socks lies in its sophisticated layered textures. The design begins with an airy, feminine ruffle, followed by a voluminous rolled edge that creates a striking architectural transition to the main stitch pattern. The Strong heel perfectly complements this silhouette, ensuring a comfortable fit for any instep height while maintaining the flow of the design without the need for picking up stitches. Techniques Used Construction: Top-down, optimized for Magic Loop (video support included). Unique Start: Airy ruffle edge followed by a voluminous rolled brim. Main Pattern: Elegant texture created with RC and LC (Right and Left Cross) – no lace. Includes both charted and full written instructions. These socks are suitable for knitters comfortable with textured stitch patterns, working with charts, and standard sock construction techniques Heel: Strong heel (worked in one piece, no pick-ups required). Toe: Classic rounded toe closed with Kitchener stitch. What’s Included Comprehensive Instructions: Detailed row-by-row written directions alongside clear, easy-to-read charts. Video Support: Clickable links to video tutorials for specialized techniques (ruffle construction and the rolled edge). Reading the Chart: Tips for knitting in the round (reading right to left) and managing the Magic Loop setup. Pattern Details Yarn: ~400 m (438 yds) of fingering weight sock yarn. Sample knit in: Drops Fabel (75% Wool, 25% Polyamide; 205 m / 50 g). Needles: 2 PAIRS of circular needles (2.0–2.25 mm) with 80cm+ cable. Gauge: 32-34 sts x 49 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4") in stockinette stitch after blocking. Sizes (EU/US Shoe) S: 35–37 (5–6.5) | ~22.5–23.5 cm foot length M: 38–40 (7.5–9) | ~24.5–25.5 cm foot length L: 41–43 (9.5–11) | ~26.5–27.5 cm foot length Share your project! Use the hashtag #vireosocks to share your progress and finished socks.