Strange Magic (DK)

Strange Magic (DK) – Worked in the round, this pattern provides both cuff-down and toe-up instructions for a seamless DK weight sock, accompanied by charts for pattern motif. While the pattern comes with instructions for a heel flap and gusset, it’s adaptable to your personal preferences and unique feet. Links for alternative heels have been included!

With multiple sizes, you can easily achieve the perfect fit with the intended negative ease. I’ve written this sock pattern with magic loop in mind. However, you can also work on double-pointed needles instead if you’d prefer (just use extra markers to denote the instep and sole stitches).

To further assist you, a link is provided that contains additional resources, such as yarn substitutes and a technique playlist. These tools give you everything you need to create your masterpiece confidently.

• You can find additional resources for this pattern at https://rhyflowerknits.com/tag/strange-magic
  

• This pattern is also available for purchase on Ravelry.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Size Information

1 [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] — larger sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.

Finished Measurements

(Measured around the ball of the foot.)
6 [6.5, 7, 7.75, 8.25, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.75, 11.25]” / 15 [16.5, 18, 19.5, 21, 22.5, 24, 25.5, 27, 28.5] cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm smaller than your foot circumference. These socks are worn with negative ease. We made the sample pair from the toe-up directions in Size 5.

Notions

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch marker (1)

Suggested Needles

US3 (3.25 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles, or the size required to obtain gauge

Yarn Requirements

MC: 300-500 yd / 274-458 m of fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)
CC: 44 [52, 60, 68, 77, 86, 96, 106, 116, 127, 138] yd / 40 [48, 55, 62, 70, 79, 88, 97, 106, 116, 126] m of fingering weight yarn

Suggested Yarn

Turtlepurl – Striped Turtle Toes (DK)
75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon
245 yd (224 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: The Artist B-side
https://turtlepurl.com/

Gauge

27 stitches by 36 rounds in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for your finished socks.