TEXTURED STRIPE SOCKS

These handsome socks feature four different textured patterns on the leg. The socks are knit from the toe up, ending with a narrow striped rib at the cuff.

Finished Size

Approx 8" (20cm) circumference, leg and foot length as desired.

Yarn

5 (1¾oz./50g, 142yd./130m) skeins DK weight yarn, 1 each of 5 colors (A, B, C, D and E)

Note: The project shown at right was made using 5 skeins of Rowan Cashsoft DK (57% extra fine merino wool/33% microfiber/10% cashmere, 1¾oz./50g, 142yd./130m), 1 each of colors 517 (A), 522 (B), 513 (C), 515 (D) and 500 (E).

Needles

Set of 5 US 2 (2.75mm) dpns, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Cotton waste yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
US D (3.25mm) crochet hook

Gauge

30 sts = 4" (10cm) in St st