Pistachio socks

(The 4 images above show 2 feet wearing handknit socks in a multicolored yarn. Elongated stitches on the leg create a chevron pattern of pops of color.) 

Highly variegated rainbow yarns are so fun to buy, but can be intimidating to knit. Elongated stitches showcase them perfectly—creating a long bright stitch on top of darker ones, or the reverse, is such a delight!

Pistachio socks are knit from the cuff down, with a pattern of elongated stitches that fans out from the center and disappears the same way. After working the eye-of-partridge heel flap, the stitch pattern is repeated again on the foot, ending with a wedge toe. A photo tutorial is included for the stitch pattern steps.
This sock looks best in variegated yarns!

Finished sizes
7 (8, 9, 10) in / 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm
To fit
8 (9, 10, 11) in / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm
…with approx. 1 in / 2.5 cm negative ease
Instructions for optional calf-shaping are provided in pattern.
Yarn
Muse Hand Painted Sock Yarn (Fingering weight, 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 423 yards/100g): Elation 28153, 1 (1, 2, 2) hanks
Gauge
32 sts, 50 rnds over 4 in / 10 cm stockinette in the round, stretched
Materials
US 0 / 2.00 mm for stockinette section, or size needed to obtain gauge, US 1 / 2.25 mm or one size larger than stockinette needle for colorwork section,
both sets in your preferred method for small-circumference knitting
Notions
embroidery needle
stitch markers

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