Operatic Socks

Figaro chains are thought to have originated in Italy, the name being inspired by the operas The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro. These slip stitch colorwork and cable socks resembling beautiful Figaro chains are knit from the cuff down with a reinforced slipped stitch heel flap and gusset, ending in a wide toe. The pattern works well with a multicolored or tonal yarn alongside a contrasting solid yarn, or two highly contrasting solid yarns.

This pattern was rated "Intermediate" by test knitters; skills required include: slip stitch colorwork, cabling slipped stitches, picking up stitches, short row shaping, grafting

GAUGE: With smaller needles, blocked: 40 sts & 52 rows = 4“/10cm in stockinette stitch / 42 sts & 56 rows = 4“/10cm in charted pattern stitch With larger needles, blocked: 38 sts & 44 rows = 4“/10cm in stockinette stitch / 40 sts & 52 = 4“/10cm rows in charted pattern stitch