Riptide

These socks are knitted from the toe up and feature short-row heels and a twisted-stitch pattern that swells and recedes like the tides. Plus, the twisted stitches give the socks extra stretchiness!

Materials: Louet Gems Fingering Weight [100% wool; 185yds/169m per 1.76oz/50g skein]; two skeins in color of your choice [Sample was knit with two skeins of Caribbean Blue] Set of US #2/2.75mm double-pointed needles Set of US #1/2.25mm double-pointed needles Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements: Foot circumference = 8in/20cm, relaxed Foot length = approximately 10in/25cm, but can be adjusted by working more or less of chart before beginning heel

Gauge: 30 sts/40 rows = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles