Let a perfectly matched gradient yarn do all the talking with the Not So Vanilla Socks. Knit cuff down with a simple to remember, two-round repeat these socks are just a step beyond plain vanilla socks. Ideal for when you want something relaxing, without being plain knitting.

They feature a traditional heel flap and gusset as well as a rounded toe.

These socks are knit in Urth Yarns Gusto sock yarn which comes as 2 x 50g matched gradient skeins.

It would however work equally well with mini skeins, or even in a self stripe yarn.

Materials:

2.5mm 100cm circular needle for magic loop (the instructions are written for magic loop but are easily adaptable to other methods of small-circumference knitting)

1 x 100g Urth Yarns Gusto sock yarn 80% merino, 20% nylon. 400m/435yds. Colourway Echos.

GAUGE: 32 stitches x 44 rows = 10cm/4" in stocking stitch, blocked.

SIZE: M (L): 20 (22.5)cm/8 (8.75") circumference, with approx 2cm/0.75" negative ease.