This pattern was first published in Latvian in the first issue of Radåm magazine as Atkušņa Drēgnumā (Thaw).

These socks are simple in their design and will be a good knitting project for an adventurous beginner. But at the same time, this design pulls you in and makes you want to look closer at every stitch.

Twisted stitches create clean lines and create dimensions on the purl stitch background. The stitch pattern is easy to remember, but at the same time, it keeps your attention and interest.
Socks are worked top-down. The stitch pattern features twisted stitches on a purl stitch background. The heel is formed using German short rows. When the heel is finished, the bottom of the foot is worked in stockinette, but a twisted stitch pattern is carried on top of the foot.

Sizing: Adult 1 (2, 3)
Finished measurements:
Cuff: 7.25 (8.5, 9.5) inches, 18.5 (21.5, 24) cm around.
Foot (adjustable): 9 (10, 11.75) inches, 22.5 (25.5, 29.5) cm.

Materials
Yarn: Sample knit in 100% alpaca from “Alpaku Sala”, Latvia.
https://www.alpakusala.com/veikalins/category/dzija/
But you can use any fingering weight yarn, approx. 360-400 m in 100 g.
You will need approximately 225 (280, 345) yards, 205 (255, 315) m.
Yardage may vary if your gauge/yarn is different.
Gauge: 30 sts & 38 rounds to 4” (10cm) in stockinette st on US #1 (2.25 mm) needles.
Needles: US #1 / 2.25mm DPNs (or circular for magic loop).
Or as required to meet gauge.
Other notions: stitch markers, darning needle.