Wanderly

Some people travel with a destination in mind, and others like to get outdoors and follow where the path leads. These sport-weight, unisex hiking socks are inspired by the wandering type of adventure – the kind that surprises and delights, even if you don’t always know what’s around the next bend.We cast on at the toe, then take an unexpected turn by introducing a new color. We knit straightforwardly for a bit, then allow the stitches to begin to twist to form charming little offset cables that wander in opposite directions on each sock. We detour into color at the heel and then take a long run up the leg before diverting back into our contrast color at the top of the cuff.The cables in the left sock cross to the left, while the cables in the right sock cross to the right, because I find that charming. There is a note at the end of the pattern that gives the instruction to reverse the shaping for the other sock. You are of course welcome to disregard that suggestion and make two identical socks, or even to sometimes wear the left-cross sock on your right foot and the right-cross sock on your left foot, if it pleases you.I’ve provided plenty of trail maps for your sock adventure. If these are your first socks, or your first time working some of these techniques, you’ll appreciate the step-by-step instructions and photos, with links to video tutorials. THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD PATTERN ONLY - NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT Build your own kit. Add this pattern, along with the yarn to complete the project, to your cart and receive an automatic discount!