Thank you everyone for all those lovely comments. This was the bonus pattern of round 3 for the Sockmadness. After this event the pattern is available for free for everyone!*

These socks are inspired by the picture „Three Worlds“ from the artist M.C. Escher. When you look at the picture you can see three worlds: the fish in the pond, the surface with leaves on it and the reflection of the trees. The three worlds of the sock are the stranded colorwork pattern, the ladderback jacquard in the background and the roosimine leaves on the surface.

The socks are worked cuff-down. After some rounds of ribbing, you start with a stranded colorwork pattern. When you are used to it you incorporate the roosimine inlay technic from Estonia. There are special charts for the right and the left sock. The heel is worked with ribbing and slipped stitches, and the gusset is on the sole. The toe is worked with two strands of the same color to make it extra strong. Most parts of the socks are charted, with special charts for left handed knitters.

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Three colors of sock yarn (for size S light fingering weight, for size M and L fingering weight).
70 g (306 yards / 280 m) main color
40 g (174 yards / 160 m) contrast color 1
40 g (174 yards / 160 m) contrast color 2

US 0 (2.00 mm) needles
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

Gauge and Sizing
For size S (7.5” / 19 cm circumference): 38 stitches and 42 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern.

For size M (8.5” / 21.5 cm circumference): 34 stitches and 40 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern.

For larger feet: (9.5” / 24 cm circumference): 30 stitches and 38 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern.

The different gauges will achieve the different sizes. Always take care to produce a dense fabric. For bigger sizes use thicker yarn.