Discover Gaël, the little knitted accessory that makes all the difference, a two-tone sock in stockinette stitch with a ribbed edge and a contrasting (optional) duplicate stitch embroidery. Intermediate level pattern 3/5, video tutorials available on our YouTube channel.

PDF pattern contents : ultra-educational assembly instructions in French/English (sent by email immediately after receipt of payment, remember to check your spam folder).

Construction : The Gaël socks are knitted in the round from the ankle to the toe. The work begins with a ribbed edge. The leg is in stockinette stitch and incorporates a striped design to embroider a duplicate stitch pattern or sew on a tassel. The heel is a reinforced heel. The leg and foot can easily be adjusted to the desired length. Finally, the knitting is finished with a completely invisible toe closure using the grafting technique.

Sizes : This unisex sock model is available in 6 sizes, from shoe size 35 to 46. You can view our size chart by clicking here.

Materials needed :

• Sock Yarn, 75% wool, 25% biodegradable nylon (420 m / 100 g) : CP (Main Color): 1 ball for all sizes / CC (Contrast Color): 20-20-20 (25-25-25) g or 84-84-84 (105-105-105) m approximately.
• Circular needles - 2.5 mm with a 55 or 60 cm cable to knit the ruffled edge and the toes. They will also allow you to knit using magic loop. - 2.5 mm short (5 cm) with a 13 cm cable to knit without magic loop.
• 3 stitch markers
• Yarn needle to weave in the ends at the end of the work

Gauge : 35 sts. x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 2.5 mm needles

Technical points (free video tutorials on our YouTube channel):

• The alternating cast on
• The magic loop
• SSK & K2TOG decreases
  
• The grafting 
  
• The duplicate stitch