Neptune High Sock

The Neptune High socks by Glenna C. are bound to get you noticed! This cuff-down, argyle sock pattern will challenge you with colour-work and shaping. Pattern includes instructions for both a knee-high version and a ‘regular’ shorter length version. Both versions include some shaping at the back of the leg; Knee-high version is fully shaped to accommodate upper-calf circumference. Also included are Glenna’s general tips for achieving best fit for knee-high shaping. Purchased patterns will be sent by e-mail within 24 hours of completion of sale.

Skills

This is a cuff-down pattern with a flap heel and wedge toe. Cuff, heel, and toe are worked in MC and stranded colour-work pattern (argyle motif) is worked in MC and one CC. Instructions are provided for both Magic Loop and DPN methods. It is recommended that knitters have some experience with sock knitting and with stranded colour-work before beginning this pattern.

$6.00

Sizing

  • Knee Socks 
XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL) 

  • To fit upper-calf circumference of 13(14, 15, 16, 17, 18) inches and ankle/foot circumference of 8(8.5, 9, 9, 9.5, 10) inches. 

  • Shorter Socks 
XS(S, M, XL, 2XL) 

  • To fit ankle circumference of 8(8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches.

Gauge and Materials

  • Gauge - 9sts and 9.5 rows = 1 inch in argyle colour-work pattern
  • Needles - US 2 / 2.75 mm US 1 / 2.25 mm
  • Knee Socks - Main Colour requires approximately 350(400, 425, 450, 500, 550) yds
  • Contrast Colour requires approximately 275(300, 325, 350, 400, 425) yds
  • Shorter Socks - Main Colour requires approximately 250(275, 300, 325, 350) yds
  • Contrast Colour requires approximately 150(150, 175, 200, 250) yds
  • Recommended yarn - Tanis Fiber Arts Blue label Fingering Weight