These beautiful ankle socks have a the geometric design of leaves and are worked in a beautiful fair isle pattern. Knit from the top down with two colors of yarn that show off the ankle ribbing, heel, and toe, the heel is worked as a flap and gusset heel and the toe is grafted as a wedge toe. The end result is a beautiful Fair Isle design that gives a subtle nod to nature.

These ankle socks are worked from the top down and the heel is worked as a flap and gusset heel and the toe is grafted as a wedge toe.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)″ leg circumference × 9.75 (10, 10.25, 10.5, 10.75)” foot length

0.5″ negative ease recommended.

Shown in size 8”

Gauge: 32 sts and 40 rnds = 4” 10 cm in St st after wet blocking

Yarn: Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash (75% virgin wool 25% nylon; 230 yards 210 meters/50 grams): 0226 Ecru Marl (MC, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) balls), 0200 Sea Green (CC, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) balls)

Hook/Needles: US size 1.5 (2.5 mm) double pointed

Notions: Markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle

Photography is courtesy of I Like Knitting