Vanilla Twist Socks

Put a twist on the classic vanilla sock by marling two light fingering yarns. Mix and match sock components along the way to get your perfect pair. Construction involves working cuff-down, a German short row heel, and a basic wedge toe.

Gauge: 7 stitches x 10 rounds per inch in stockinette; 5.5 stitches x 8 rounds per 2 cm in stockinette

Yarn: Samples were knit with two strands of Loops & Threads Woolike (85% acrylic, 15% nylon, 678y/100g)

Yardage ranges are large to accommodate the different leg lengths. If you are planning on making shorter socks, you can expect yardage on the lower end of the range. Mid-calf socks will be on the higher end of the range.

Two strands of light fingering/fingering and lace: 240-400 (350-475, 420-610, 450-700, 590-784) yards/220-366 (320-435, 385-558, 412-640, 540-717) meters

One strand of sport/DK: 120-200 (175-238, 210-305, 225-350, 295-392) yards/110-183 (160-218, 192-279, 206-320, 270-359) meters