Hypnotic Socks

Toasty toes in complementary tones! These toe-up knitted socks, made using Extra Fine Merino Wool blend yarns, showcase the self-striping effect of Downtown yarn as well as the rich, solid shades of Metropolis. A striking colourwork design combines both at their best.

Materials

Green colourway

Scheepjes Metropolis (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 50g/200m)

• Yarn A 021 Rangpur x 1 (1: 2: 2: 2: 2) ball(s)

Scheepjes Downtown (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 50g/200m)

• Yarn B 413 Baker’s Corner x 1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2) ball(s)

Purple colourway

Scheepjes Metropolis (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 50g/200m)

• Yarn A 053 Santiago x 1 (1: 2: 2: 2: 2) ball(s)

Scheepjes Downtown (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 50g/200m)

• Yarn B 402 Morning Mist x 1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2) ball(s)

• 2.25mm circular knitting needles, 80cm long (or set of 2.25mm dpns)
• 2.5mm circular knitting needles, 80cm long (or set of 2.5mm dpns)

Pattern

This is an advanced level pattern.

The pattern for the Hypnotic Socks appears in YARN Bookazine 16 - Shimmerland, published by Scheepjes. YARN Bookazine is available in print in both UK English and Dutch language and is available from Scheepjes retailers.