Easy-to-knit two-color socks with spiraling stripes give the simple tube sock a peppermint twist. No grafting needed for the spiral decrease toes and no heel shaping either! Make several to keep on hand for unplanned gifts. The adaptable tube shape fits any foot length. Skill level is Advanced Beginner with familiarity with knitting circularly on double point needles and working with 2 colors.

Knit Peppermint Sticks for Adult Medium-Large, 19.5" long x 9" around unstretched (conforms to narrower ankles and feet when worn twisted slightly around the leg), with 250 yards of DK Weight Yarn or Worsted Weight Yarn in red or other choice of main color and 150 yards in ecru or other choice of contrast color. Suggested needles are US 4 (3.5mm) Double Point Needles. You will need a Tapestry Needle.