Aventurine socks are your solution to variegated yarns — the slip-stitch pattern helps break up pooling and creates intriguing texture. The pattern is offered in four sizes so you can knit these up for both the women & men in your life. These socks are knit from the top down with a traditional heel flap and gusset construction. Pick out your favorite hand-painted sock yarn, or choose a semi-solid for a more subdued look.

This pattern assumes knowledge of working in the round. Both charts and written directions are provided for all stitch patterns.

Special Sizing Notes: The slip-stitch Aventurine Pattern creates a tighter fit that does not have very much stretch. If you are a tight knitter, or if you are unsure of what size to choose, please consider knitting one size larger to achieve a comfortable fit.

Suggested Yarn: Skeined Alive Cashmere Blend Fingering, or other fingering / sock weight yarn that knits to gauge.

Sizes: S (M, L, XL) to fit lower leg circ. up to 10 (11½, 13, 14½)” / 25.5 (29, 33, 37) cm
(Measure around your lower calf area, where the top of your sock cuff would sit)

Yarn Requirements: 335 (370, 405, 440) yds / 306 (340, 370, 402) m

Gauge: 34 sts and 64 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Aventurine pattern on larger needles

Needles and Notions: US size 1 / 2.25 mm double pointed needles (DPNs) for ribbing, heel and foot, US size 1.5 / 2.50 mm DPNs for leg, stitch markers, tapestry needle