Bushland Breeze Socks by Reegan McAvaney

Bushland Breeze Socks

Knitting
October 2024
Light Fingering ?
38 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
328 - 437 yards (300 - 400 m)
1 (2) 3
English
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Embrace the spirit of the Australian bush with the Bushland Breeze Socks. These colorwork socks feature intricate patterns inspired by the delicate shapes and soft movement of gum leaves. Perfect for nature lovers, this design brings the tranquil beauty of eucalyptus groves to your knitting needles, creating a wearable piece of art that’s as comfortable as it is stylish.

Sizes
● 1 (2) 3
20-23 cm (23-25. cm) 26-28 cm / 8-9” (9-10”) 10-11”
Designers Note: These socks are based on foot circumference, not shoe size. Knit the length of the foot as long as required.

Yarn
● Fingering weight/ 4 Ply ( 100 g/ 3.52 oz, 400 m/437 yds, 75% Wool/25% Nylon), or any yarn that will match gauge.
Sample knit in:
○ MC - Regia Classic 4ply 100g, 17 Light Camel Marl - 50g
○ CC1 - Hobbii Rainbow Sock Wool 4ply, Dark Olive - 10g
○ CC2 - West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply, Nutmeg - 30g

Needles

  • 2.25mm/US 1 - 80cm/ 32” circular needles or any preferred method for knitting socks in the round (or size needed to obtain the gauge).
  • 2.5mm/US 1.5 - 80cm/ 32” circular needles for colourwork or any preferred method for knitting socks in the round (or size needed to obtain the gauge).

Notions

  • Stitch markers (4)
  • BOR marker
  • Tapestry needle

Gauge (After Blocking)

  • 38 sts x 44 rows = 10cm (4 inches) in St st
  • 36 sts & 38 rows = 10cm (4 inches) in Colourwork