Tentoecles

These socks are inspired by octopus arms and squid tentacles!

These toe-up socks feature two versions - the original version with the colorwork on both instep and sole, and a “sensitive sole” version with a stockinette sole. The heel is a hybrid mini-gusset/short row heel.

MATERIALS: ● Size US 1/2.25 mm double point needles or long circular needle for working magic loop, or size needed to obtain stockinette gauge: 8.5 sts per inch, 13 rounds per inch ● Fingering weight yarn, approx. 260 (270, 285, 300, 330, 380) yds Main Color, 66 (70, 78, 82, 88, 92) yds Contrast Color ● 6 stitch markers ● Ruler/Tape Measure ● Cable needle or skills to cable without cable needle

Sizes referred to as their foot/leg stitch count of 54 (60, 66, 72, 78, 84) sts, designed for approx. 10% negative ease for a foot circumference of 7 (7¾, 8½, 9¼, 10¼, 11)”