Verse socks

The Verse socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifying the gusset for a more generous fit.

The lace pattern of these socks is familiar from my most popular pattern, the Poet sweater that was published in Laine magazine issue 6. After all this time I still think it is the most beautiful stitch pattern I have ever knitted! These socks feature only one pattern repeat of the original Poet pattern running down the front of the foot as well as another pattern repeat at the back of the foot. The rest of the sock is worked in seed stitch which gives the sock a beautiful textural appearance, that looks more complicated and intricate than it actually is!