Stappen-socks can be knitted either cuff down or toe up. Stranded pattern is knitted both on instep and sole. The heel is worked with sections of short rows with main colour.

Sizes

S (M) L, foot circumference 17 (19.5) 22 cm / 6.75 (7.75) 8.75 inches with 10% negative ease built-in

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn in two colours, app. 40-60 g of MC and 15-25 g of CC. The sample socks were knitted with Hjertegarn Armonia Superfine Merino (75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 200 m / 219 yds per 50 g) in colourways 434 Light Grey (MC) and 5136 Mustard (CC). The socks (size M) have 6 pattern repeats and used 50 g of MC and 15 g of CC.

Needles & notions

2.75 mm/ US 2 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size to meet the gauge
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

36 sts x 48 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking