Heliotrope

Worked from the toe up, this sock pattern is a juicy one to get stuck into, with it’s pattern of leaves, cables and open knot stitches extending neatly up into the cuff. The heart pattern flows up the front of the foot, and the chain-like cables run up from the heel.

SIZES

To Fit Foot Circumference

S-M (M-L)

20 (23)cm

7.75 (9)in

Actual Foot Circumference

19 (21)cm

7.25 (8.25)in

YARN

Sample used

Artesano Definition Sock (4ply weight, 75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide, 100g/400m/437yds)

1 skein of of Gold (302)

Please note this yarn has been discontinued. A good substitute would be West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (4ply weight, 75% superwash wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m/437yds)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

A set of 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double pointed needles or a 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) circular needle, 60cm/24in long (for Magic Loop method)

A set of 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double pointed needles or a 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needle, 60cm/24in long (for Magic Loop method)

Stitch marker Cable needle

TENSION

32 sts and 41 rounds to 10cm over patt using 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) needles