Wayfaring Stranger

A simple zig zag pattern make these socks interesting to knit while still plain enough for most men to happily wear. Although this sock pattern is sized specifically for men, the design is truly unisex and would work just as well for women. The sock pattern is worked from the top down and includes 5 sizes, to fit a foot circumference from 8-12". For women's sizing, go down one or two sizes and adjust the length to fit your foot.

To Fit:

Foot circumference: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12)"

Finished Measurements:

Foot circumference (unstretched): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)"

Foot length: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12)" or desired length

Yarn:

Fingering weight yarn: 275 (320 (405, 480, 555) yds.

Size Large shown in Sweet Paprika Pizzicato (80% superwash blue-faced leicester wool, 20% nylon; 115g/412 yds), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) Barn Door.

Needles:

Size 1.5 (2.5mm) set of 4 dpns

Notions:

Yarn needle

Gauge:

17 sts and 23 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the rnd.

18 sts and 23 rnds = 2" in Zig Zag Pattern worked in the rnd.