toe-up knee sockS

These spectacular knee socks start at the toe, beginning with a narrow panel at the tip of the toes, from which stitches are picked up to work in the round, with increases to shape the toe.

Materials
—Pinto Bean by Lolabean Yarn Co. 115g skeins, each approx 250 yds (229 m), 100% merino wool: 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins color Strange Brew
Note: This is enough yarn for either calf width and optional top-of-calf shaping.
—Size US 5 (3.75 mm) double-point needles (set of 4 or 5), or size needed to achieve gauge
—Stitch markers
—Waste yarn

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)

Gauge
23 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) over rev st st

Knitted Measurements
Foot circumference (measured at ball of foot): 6.75 (8, 9.25, 10.5)“ 17 (20.5, 23.5, 26.5) cm

Calf circumference (measured at widest point): Calf width 1: 11.75 (13, 14.25, 15.5)“ 30 (30, 33, 36, 39.5) cm; Calf width 2: 13 (14.25, 15.5, 16.5)” 33 (36, 39.5, 42) cm

Foot length: 9 (10, 11, 11.5)“ 23 (25.5, 28, 29) cm

Leg length: 15 (15.5, 16, 16.5)“ 38 (39.5, 40.5, 42) cm

Note: Reverse stockinette stitch is not used for the entire sock. The cable pattern will draw the fabric in to the finished measurements.