By The Shore Socks

Top-down sock pattern for knitting

Yarn: 1 skein of fingering weight yarn and a 20g mini for contrast. Shown here is Sock Marl by Yarn Indulgences

Gauge: 32 stitches = 4 inches

Needle size: US 1, 2.25mm

Yardage: 200 to 400 yards (201m – 366m)

Sizes available: Small, Medium and Large

The inspiration for this sock was born one day at the shore. Watching the waves rolling up on the beach and the undulating dunes at my back. I wanted to see how the yarn moved and played across the front of the sock.

This is a simple lace panel that gives the sock lots of meditative stockinette with interesting details to keep you going.

The pattern looks great on lots of different types of yarn…Give it a try! Check out my tester’s project pages for inspiration.

The sock comes in 3 sizes and is knit from the top down with a contrast heel flap and traditional gusset. I finished it with my version of a rounded toe.

Huge thanks to my test knitters Leanne, Heather, Lorraine, Rochelle, Darlene, Alexa, Caroline and Selma for their feedback and beautiful socks.