Love variegated colorways in yarn? Love not how they can pool in socks? Break up pools of a mottled yarn with a contrasting solid or semi-solid with a simple cluster stitch.

FINISHED SIZE 7½ (8½, 9¼)“ (19 21.5, 23.5 cm) foot circumference and 9 (10, 11)” (23 25.5, 28 cm) long from back of heel to tip toe. Foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7½“ (19 cm).

YARN Malabrigo Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 440 yd 402 m/3½ oz 100 g): #806 impressionist sky (MC; blue) and #416 indiecita (CC; variegated), 1 skein each.

NEEDLES U.S. sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 31 sts and 44 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on smaller needles; 36 sts and 42 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in cluster st on larger needles.