Downstream Sock Kit by Mountain Colors

Kit contains 2 skeins of Tangofoot and pattern designed by Montana’s own designer Andrea Feige.

Pattern Notes from the designer:

I wrote this pattern with the hopes that an adventurous beginner would find it detailed enough to work from, but that an experienced knitter might also find elements intriguing.

It is worked from the top down on 9” circulars, though you could definitely utilize your preferred method of sock knitting (DPNs, Magic Loop, etc) instead. The colorwork begins with a wave motif that moves into a trout and arrow motif moving towards the ankle. I recommend sizing up to a US 1.5 or 2.5mm during the colorwork to help from getting the tension too tight. Testers said that the colorwork went by too fast…which I take as a good sign!

The heel flap is in a 2-color eye of partridge pattern, but I have a 1-color option written for those who want something a little less intense. The 2-color option creates an especially dense fabric, perfect for those who might wear these socks in wading boots or those who may find that their heel wears out especially quickly in other knitted socks.

The gusset is a typical heel flap gusset, but I included a slip stitch detail to give it a little extra flair. If you find yourself sensitive to irregular stitching along this portion of your foot, you can always knit into the stitch instead of slipping it!

Finally, the toe portion also comes with two options! One option includes revisiting the 2-color eye of partridge pattern so that the toe matches the heel flap. Not only is this a cute way to tie together the checkerboard pattern, but it reinforces the toe for extra durability and warmth. Perfect for cold mornings on the river! The second option is a typical toe pattern and is easily manageable. Both options close with kitchener stitch.