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Two-Color Mountain Socks Pattern
Stay cozy and stylish with these adorable two-color mountain socks. Perfect for keeping your feet warm during outdoor adventures or lazy days at home by the fireplace.
Materials:
- Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in two contrasting colors
US Needle Size: 1-3
UK Old Needle Size: 13-10
Metric Needle Size: 2.25-3.25 mm
Imperial Yarn Size: 4 ply
Metric Yarn Size: 400-450 meters per 100 grams - Needles: Double-pointed needles or circular needles, whichever method you prefer
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Pattern:
Using the first color, cast on 64 stitches. Divide them evenly between needles if using DPNs.
Leg:
Rounds 1-10: Knit all stitches with the first color.
Rounds 11-20: Knit all stitches with the second color.
Rounds 21-30: Knit all stitches with the first color.
Heel Flap:
Work the heel flap over half of the total stitches. For example, if you have 64 stitches, work the heel flap over 32 stitches.
Row 1: *Slip 1 purlwise with yarn in back, purl 1; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: Slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front, knit to end.
Repeat these two rows until the heel flap measures approximately 2 inches, ending with a WS row.
Turning the Heel:
Follow a heel-turning technique of your choice, such as a classic heel turn or short rows.
Foot:
Resume knitting in the round with both colors, following the mountain pattern chart below:
Continue until the sock measures your desired length, ending after finishing a round with the first color.
Toes:
Decrease for the toe using a method of your choice until approximately 16 stitches remain. Graft the toe stitches together using Kitchener stitch.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends and block your socks to shape. Repeat the pattern to make the second sock.
Now you're ready to enjoy your cozy two-color mountain socks!