The Alpine Hedge socks are knit top down, with a heel flap and rounded toe. This pattern is written for DPNs but can easily be adapted for magic loop or 9” circulars. The body of the sock is knit in the main colour and the colourwork, cuff, heel, and toe are knit in the contrast colour.

These socks were inspired by all the colourful fences made of old skis.

Yarn
2 skeins of Sarah Elizabeth Fibre Works Ecowash fingering weight yarn. (415yd/379m per 4oz/115g skein) or 100g skein fingering weight yarn for MC, and approximately 30 (35, 40)g of fingering weight yarn for CC.

Needle
2.25mm or US 1 (UK 13).

Gauge
32 sts x 40 rows to 4”/10 cm for stockinette stitch in the round after blocking.

Measurements
1 (2, 3)
Leg and foot circumference: 7 (8, 9)”/ 18 (20.5, 23) cm unstretched. Socks will stretch approximately 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm in width.
Length from cuff to heel: 7.5 (7.75, 8)” / 19 (19.5, 20.5) cm.
Foot length: adjustable.