Chasm

“I’m in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana it is love.” 
- John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley

Chasm is a toe-up sock designed to pair the comfort of cozy ribbed socks with the attractive and whimsical effects of lace knitting. Inspired by the deep and intricate chasms within Montana’s mountainous terrain, these socks form a break in the ribbed texture on the instep to make way for decorative lace. This striking crevasse grows along the instep and wraps its way around the leg, creating a clever and inviting pair of woolen socks. 
Lace patterning is both charted and written.

FINISHED SIZE 
Adult S (M, L) 
Foot/Leg Circumference: 7 (8, 9)”/ 18 (20, 23) cm 
Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit

YARN 
Raven Ridge WELCOME (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yards / 100 grams); 1 skein or 400 yards fingering weight sock yarn

Sample in ‘Missoula Merc’

NEEDLES 
US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting

NOTIONS 
Cable needle 
Tapestry needle 
1 removable stitch marker 
3 stitch markers

GAUGE 
32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)