The Mystical Mosaic St. Edwards Socks Pattern by Mary Dominski

This listing is for a paper copy, a digital version of this pattern can be purchased here!

Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate
Gauge: 6 sts = 1 inch

Calls for 2 oz each of sport weight yarn

Grateful for being saved from certain death in a hunting accident, young Prince Edward vowed that he would make a pilgrimage to St. Peter's in Rome. When royal duties prevented King Edward from leaving home, the Pope released him from his promise if he would agree to restore St. Peter's Abbey in England. This building would later become part of London's Westminster Abbey.

The mosaic pattern in this sock is called Jerusalem Cross, evoking the memory of England's legendary king whose body lies buried beneath the Abbey.

The beauty of mosaic knitting and the symmetry of garter stitch provide texture and visual interest. The mystical maze of their construction, along with the unusual heel gusset, will cause fellow knitters to ask "How did you do that?"

On the more practical side, this unique design allows the bottom of the foot to be replaced without reknitting the entire foot.