DIGITAL PDF ITEM - Swan Lake socks

This PDF sock pattern is available only in English.
This pattern is written knit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, this sock includes a swan colourwork pattern on the leg (with optional duplicate stitch sections for the eyes and beak) and finishes with a little simple colourwork detail before the toe is knitted. These socks are knit with a ribbed heel, flap, and gusset.

When we first moved to Switzerland, I was quite shocked to learn that we can experience very warm summers, as I had imagined eternal snowy mountains and pine forests. And nothing is more refreshing or welcome during a heat wave than a dip in a cool Swiss lake on a hot Summer´s evening. Inspired by the swans who kindly share the many beautiful lakes with us, I felt these graceful creatures would create an elegant and fun to knit pair of socks.

Sizing 1 (2, 3)
To Fit: [foot circumference]: 18-20 (20.5-23, 23.5-25) cm / 7.5 (8.5, 9.5) inches
Finished circumference: 15.5-17.5 (18-20.5, 21-22.5) cm / 6.5 (7.5, 8.5) inches Recommended ease: Approximately 1 inch (2.5cm) of negative ease. Leg/Foot length can be easily adjustable. See instructions for details.
Sample shown is knit in size 2 for foot size US 8.5, (EU 39, UK 6) size foot, foot circumference 8.8 inches (22.5cm).

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Fingering weight, Giggling Gecko Socklandia Soxs (80% superwash Merino Wool,20% nylon). (365m) per 100g skein.
Shown in
MC: Lake Zürich (1 skein)
CC: Marina mist 25g, 91m / 100 yds
Scrap fingering weight yarn of black and orange for swan´s eye and beak.
Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern as long as you can obtain the same gauge.

Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: US 1 (2.25 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
For colorwork: US 1.5 (2.5 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
Important note: Do check your gauge for fit. Additional sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.

Notions: Stitch marker, Scissors, Tapestry needle

Gauge
34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork.
36 sts x 42 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for stockinette and ribbing.

This pattern originally appeared in Charming Colorwork socks book.