The colour sections on these socks form staircases that go up and down and all around.

These socks are knitted from the cuff down, mostly in an intarsia in the round technique. Whether intarsia in the round is a new technique or not, these socks will be a gorgeous addition to your sock drawer! There is a detailed tutorial with pictures to explain the technique and lets you confidently try out intarsia in the round.

The pattern is written for two colors named MC and CC, although there can be up to four colors used, as shown in the sample. It is a great pattern to use up partial skeins of yarn.

The socks can be worked as a mismatched pair, i.e. the staircase pattern leads from the cuff to the toe for the first sock and the other way round for the second sock.

Size and measurements
Women’s S, M and L with approximately 17.75 (20.25, 22.75) cm 7 (8, 9)“ circumference and 15.25 (16.5, 18) cm 6 (6.5, 7)” leg length to heel.

Material
Approximately 440 yds of fingering weight yarn in at least 2 contrasting colours.
Used in the sample:
Cascade Yarn Heritage Solids (75% Merino, 25% Nylon; 437 yds 400 m/100 g)
Shades of blue: Colourway #5637 Cerulean, #5626 Turquoise, #5627 Jade, approximately 130 yds (120 m) each, #5655 Como Blue, 43 yds (10 m)
Shades of purple: Colourway #5757 Orchid, #5625 Purple Hyacinth, #5685 Dahlia, approximately 130 yds (120 m) each, #5605 Dark Plum, 43 yds (10 m)

Size 2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs or circular needle(s) for your preferred method to knit in the round
Or size needed to obtain gauge

1 stitch marker, darning needle

Gauge
32 sts and 42 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch