These socks were inspired by the Celtic happiness sign which adorns the leg on a background of garter stitch. Braided cables flank the happiness symbols and continue to the toe. Happiness Socks are knit from the cuff down and feature a reinforced slip stitch heel flap and gusset.

PATTERN DIFFICULTY LEVEL: test knitters rated this pattern as Intermediate; skills required include: cables on a garter background, lifted increases, picking up stitches, short-row shaping, decreases, kitchener st

SIZES:
Adult S (M, L): to fit 7.75 (9, 10.25)“ /19.5 (23, 26)cm foot circ with ~ 1”/2.5cm negative ease

GAUGE:
Garter st & larger needles, unblocked: 30 sts & 60 rows = 4”/10cm in (blocked: 32 sts & 60 rows)
Stockinette st & smaller needles, unblocked: 38 sts & 54 rows = 4”/10cm (blocked: 38 sts & 55 rows)

MATERIALS:
fingering weight sock yarn
U.S. 2 (2.75mm) needles
U.S. 1 (2.25mm) needles
Cable needle
9 stitch markers, 1 of them unique for BOR
Darning needle

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