Purple Rain Socks

These socks are knitted toe-up with included instructions for the shadow wrap short row heel and the pretty Purple Raindrop stitch pattern.

Techniques include a circular cast-on, increases to shape the toe, and short rows using a shadow-wrap technique (SW-KRL and SW-PLL) to avoid holes. The pretty Raindrops stitch pattern is worked on the instep (top of the foot) with the sole stitch worked in stocking stitch.

Designer
Tina Jane

Finished Size
One size, to fit average woman’s foot, 7” foot & leg circumference, adjustable length

Yarn
Shown in Alegria, 1 sk of A2620 Thistle

Notions
2 Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle

Gauge
34 sts and 42 rnds in pattern = 10cm/4" after blocking

Needle Size
2.5mm set of 4 or 5 DPNs or preferred sock knitting needle (e.g. short circular, or longer circular for magic loop method)