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Discover the joy of knitting with our captivating top-down sock pattern featuring gorgeous stranded color work and delightful duplicate stitch embellishments. This unique design combines technical skills with creative flair, making it perfect for knitters looking to expand their repertoire. The heel is crafted using a classic heel flap technique paired with short row shaping for a comfortable fit. To finish, the toe is expertly grafted together using the Kitchener stitch, ensuring a seamless look.

These socks are designed to be worn with 0-1 inches (0-2.5 cm) of negative ease, so we recommend choosing a size that is 0-1 inches (0-2.5 cm) smaller than your desired foot circumference for the best fit. Below are the sizes and measurements available for this versatile pattern:

Sizes & Finished Measurements
Foot Circumference: 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9) in / 19 (20.5, 21.5, 23) cm
Total Foot Length: 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) in / 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24) cm (length is adjustable)

Yarn Requirements
Main Color: 300 (330, 360, 400) yd / 275 (305, 330, 365) m of fingering weight yarn
Contrast Color 1: 50 (60, 70, 80) yd / 46 (55, 64, 74) m of fingering weight yarn
Small amounts of 2 additional contrast colors (less than 20 yd / 18 m each)
For this project, we recommend using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock yarn, which is composed of 90% Merino and 10% Nylon (400 yd / 365 m per 120 g skein). Sample yarn choices include:
Main Color: Sedge, 1 skein
Contrast Color 1: Braeburn, 1 skein
Contrast Color 2: Electrolyte

Get ready to show off your new skills and create stylish, comfortable socks that are perfect for everyday wear or gifting. Embrace the world of color knitting and let your creativity shine as you work through this engaging pattern. Happy knitting!

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