Vertex Socks Knitting Pattern

This is a digital pdf knitting pattern download.

Vertex is a playful pair of striped socks with a clever twist—an unexpectedly simple cable motif created with mosaic knitting. You’ll only ever work one color per round, making the striking design much easier than it looks!

These socks are knit top-down with my favorite techniques: a shadow-wrap short row heel and a rounded toe. The pattern is written for a 9” / 23 cm circular needle (with magic loop or DPNs recommended just for the toe), but it’s easily adaptable to whatever small-circumference method you prefer.

Worked up in Quince & Co. Starling, Vertex invites you to explore bold or subtle color combinations—and treat yourself to a pair of soft, sturdy socks that are just as fun to knit as they are to wear.

Yarn

MC: Approx 173 (198, 223) yd / 158 (181, 204) m fingering weight yarn

CC: Approx 93 (106, 119) yd / 85 (97, 109) m fingering weight yarn

Suggested Yarn: Quince & Co. Starling (75% superwash merino/25% recycled polyamide, 219 yd 200 m / 50 g); Sample used 1 skein each in colorways Walnut (MC) and Seafoam (CC) for size 8” / 20 cm

Gauge

32 sts and 40 rounds / 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Tools

Size 1 (2.25 mm) 9” (23 cm) circular needle (or size needed to meet gauge)

Size 1 (2.25 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needle or DPNs (or size needed to meet gauge)

3 stitch markers, cable needle (optional), tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape

Finished Measurements

7” (8”, 9”) / 18 (20, 23) cm circumference; length is adjustable

Pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.