Purple Waves Socks

My Purple Waves Socks were inspired by the Broadripple sock pattern, but I wanted to work toe-up. I used Wendy’s Fingering Weight, Toe-Up Socks with Gusset and Slip-Stitch Heel Pattern and added this ripple pattern stitch on the instep and leg.

k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3. ssk, k1

Vital statistics:

• Started: August 11, 2009
• Finished: April 14, 2010
• Yarn: TOFUtsies by South West Trading Company, color way 727 Tenderfoot
• Knitted Magic Loop style, 2 socks on 1 circular, toe-up
• Needle size: US 0, 2.0mm
• Gauge: 10.75 stitches and 14 rows per inch
• Number of stitches: 74 (foot) and 78 (leg)
• Heel flap: Eye of Partridge stitch pattern