During one Christmas season, we traveled to the beautiful city of Wellington, New Zealand to visit our newborn Godson, Kai. We toured the city and spent Christmas Day in a fantastic museum showcasing the history and culture of Aoetaoroa (New Zealand) and the Maori people. I loved seeing their beautifully ornate tattooing, and both hubby and I were inspired to honor such an amazing culture and tradition.

Maori Tattoo Socks are a toe-up, charted, colorwork pattern knitted on 2 circular needles in Medium and Large sizes. The pattern is mirrored on the front and back so each charted row equals one full round.

Gauge is 7-8 stitches for 1 inch.

This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters familiar with stranded colorwork techniques.

Medium size uses One (1) 50-gram ball of Main Color, One (1) 50-gram ball of Contrast color.

Large size uses Two (2) 50-gram ball of Main Color, One (1) 50-gram ball of Contrast color.