Kolokitha Beach Socks

Inspired by the beautiful turquoise Cretan sea, this pattern is written as a cuff-down sock, with two optional cuff elements included. The trainer sock is constructed with a short stocking stitch cuff incorporating a heel tab. The traditional longer sock uses a simple 1 x 1 rib cuff and stocking stitch leg. The wrap and turn heel is worked deep into the instep to provide a secure and comfortable fit. Half the foot is knitted in the main shade, then simple colourwork charts are followed for the second half of the foot and toe to create the changing colours of the sea. The chart includes occasional purl stitches, which introduces texture into the design to mimic gentle waves. The toe can be worked either by following the colourwork chart to create the “island”, or knitting a self-coloured toe to create a horizon and sky. Sizes S M L Will stretch to fit foot circumference 18.5 (21) (23.5) cm / 7¼ (8¼) (9¼) inches Gauge 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) = 32 sts and 44 rows Yarn and Yardage Fingering weight sock yarn of your choice, in colours to suit your desired landscape. Try searching out some mini skeins in gradient colours, or search your stash for suitable colours. Using different yarn brands should not be an obstacle for this pattern because the design is as much about textures as it is about colours. MC: 1 x 50g ball in “sand” colour CC1: 3g (12m) in white CC2: 6g (24m) in light mint green/turquoise CC3: 10g (40m) in mid turquoise CC4: 6g (24m) in dark turquoise CC5: 1g (4m) in navy (optional for dark horizon line) CC6: 2g (8m) in brown/khaki/grey (if including the island) CC7: 2g (8m) in a “sky” colour