Alexei Socks

**This pattern has not been test knit. Any feedback is welcome!** The Alexei Socks are knitted with fingering weight sock yarn on 2.5mm needles (US1.5).
This pattern is written as either a toe up or cuff down construction, with a classic 3x1 rib, a braided cable accent, and a short row heel. SIZES (APPROX), MEASURED AROUND MID-FOOT • Small 6.5”/16.5cm unstretched, 8”/20.25cm stretched • Medium 8”/20.25cm unstretched, 10”/25.5cm stretched • Large 9”/22.75cm unstretched, 11”/28cm stretched MATERIALS 100g 2-ply sock yarn. Any yarn that yields the correct gauge should be suitable. My sample uses Farmer's Daughter Fibers Rocky Mountain Purls in the shade Rooted Earth. GAUGE 32 sts x 48 rows per 4” (10 cm) square, measured over stockinette stitch in the round. A note on the gauge: If you are a tight knitter, or you have a tighter gauge, size up. This pattern is designed to adapt to your preferred sock gauge. NEEDLES AND NOTIONS • 2.5mm/US 1.5 circular needle (or whatever size is necessary to achieve gauge), 32”/80cm • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends For pattern support, please email turtleandtwine01@gmail.com