Line art socks
Discover the joy of knitting with these delightful cuff-down socks, featuring intricate stranded colorwork on the leg and a practical slipped stitch heel flap for added comfort. These socks also include a gusset and some charming colorwork on the foot, making them a fun and engaging project for knitters of all skill levels. Designed to be worked in two vibrant colors, this pattern offers both charted and written instructions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable knitting experience.
For this project, you will need fingering weight yarn, totaling 400m (approximately 440 yards) in a 100g skein. The yarn requirements are approximately as follows: for the main color (MC), you’ll need 212 (254, 328) yards (194 (232, 300) m), and for the contrasting color (CC), approximately 131 (142, 153) yards (120 (130, 140) m). Please note that yardage may vary depending on your personal gauge and yarn choice—keep that in mind when selecting your materials!
You'll need US #1 / 2.25mm double-pointed needles (or a circular needle for the magic loop method) or another size as necessary to meet your gauge. If you're concerned about the tension of your floats in the colorwork sections, I recommend using one size larger needles for those parts to ensure a comfortable fit and even stitching.
The gauge for this pattern is 32 stitches and 42 rounds to 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, knitted in the round after blocking, using US #1 (2.25 mm) needles. Achieving this gauge is essential for the final fit of your socks.
These adult sock sizes are available in S (M, L) with finished measurements as follows: Cuff circumference is 7.5 (8, 9) inches (19 (20, 23) cm) around, and the foot size is adjustable, measuring 9 (10, 11.25) inches (23 (25, 28.5) cm). Whether you’re knitting for yourself or gifting a pair to someone special, these beautiful socks are sure to be a hit!
Jump into your next knitting adventure today by crafting these stylish and cozy cuff-down socks that will keep your feet warm and fashionable all season long!
