Echternach

Inspired by the intricate interlace and flowing ornament of Insular illuminated manuscripts, like the Echternach Gospels, these cuff-down socks feature a richly textured motif that continues from the leg across the instep and into the toe. The socks are knitted from the cuff down, beginning with a tubular cast-on and a short garter-rib cuff. They are worked with a heel flap and gusset, followed by a patterned instep and a plain stockinette sole. The pattern includes two toe options: a standard-shaped toe and a more decorative pointed toe, allowing you to choose the finish that best suits your style. This is my first published knitting pattern, and I hope you enjoy making it as much as I enjoyed designing it! Materials 1 skein of fingering-weight yarn. The sample uses Malabrigo Sock in Ivy. 2.25 mm (US 1) needles suitable for working a small circumference in the round. The sample was worked using flexible DPNs, but standard DPNs, magic loop, or two circular needles may also be used. Stitch markers and a tapestry needle. Gauge 35 sts and 50 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch worked in the round, after blocking.