Zigzag swizzles takes these knit socks from whatever to tropical paradise. The socks begin with a little bit of practical ribbing at the top, then they set off on an island adventure with a meandering texture pattern on the leg that is easy enough for an adventurous beginner. The short row heel is a piece of cake to knit, and the rest of the sock is mindless stockinette stitch, which is not only easy, but also enables you to comfortably wear real shoes with your travelling socks. These guys are meant to be seen!

Sock yarn that has a little nylon in it for durability is the perfect choice here.