This pattern is available as a part of the Socks from the sea e-book. Find the e-book here.

In spring when it’s still too cool to have a swim, I still love to take my shoes off and dip my feet in the chilly water. It’s really refreshing, it almost makes you feel renewed. I always stop to admire those fascinating lines the sand creates underwater. The ripple, ondeggio in Italiano.
These yarns were in my left-over basket when I had finished a sock marathon, and I was nearly sick of knitting socks. The balls, one next to each other, whispering to be knit into something special. I saw the sea, and I heard the waves.

These fingering weight socks are knit cuff down with a heel flap, and they have an Eye of the partridge heel flap. Folded cuff, heel and toe are worked using a contrasting color.
A delicate sea-inspired lace pattern decorates the front leg and instep. The instructions are written for the Magic Loop method.

Finished measurements
Finished foot / leg circumference 16.5 (19, 21) 23.5 cm / 6.5 (7.5, 8.25) 9.25”
Leg / foot length adjustable.
The socks are intended to be worn with 0 – 2 cm / 0 – 0.75” negative ease.
Sample shown in size S.

Needles
2.25 mm (US 1) – 100 cm / 40” circular needles, or as required to obtain gauge.

Yarn requirements
Quince & Co Starling (75 % superwash Merino, 25 % recycled polyamide, 200 m / 50 g).
MC: 1 (1, 2) 2 skein(s) or 125 (165, 205) 245 m / 135 (180, 225) 270 yds of fingering weight yarn.
Shown in color Seafoam.

Decida 80% merino sw 20% bamboo 400m (80% Merino wool, 20% bamboo, 400 m / 100 g)
CC: 1 skein or 90 (115, 145) 175 m / 95 (130, 160) 195 yds of fingering weight yarn.
Shown in color Seafoam.
Please note that any changes made to the leg or foot length will affect the amount of yarn needed.

Gauge
32 sts x 48 rnds = 10 cm /4” with 2.25 mm (US 1) needles in stockinette st in the round after blocking.

Notions
Tapestry needle.
Optional: st markers for pattern repeats, sock blocker(s).

Techniques used
Knitting flat and in the round, knit and purl, basic decreases and increases, stretchy cast on, Kitchener stitch. Links to video tutorials provided in the pattern.

The pattern is both charted and written out.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and it has been test knit.

Please note that this item is a digital download. It is an instant-download product, and returns are not accepted, exchanges are not possible, and purchases are non-refundable.