There are so many sweet wildflowers along the lakeshore and the trails we all love to explore at the cottage. These socks bring those to mind for me, and with them also bring back memories of childhood fun and lazy summer days at one of our favourite places.

This is a top (cuff) down sock.
The pattern is written for sizes small, medium and large (56, 64 and 72 stitches circumference).

Yarn and notions:

Yarn: 100g Fingering Weight
Sample in Smooth Sock, by Alley Cat Yarns
Colourway Lily
Alley Cat Yarns website: https://alleycatyarns.ca/collections/smooth-sock

Needles: 2.25 mm on long cable for Magic Loop technique (or dpns if preferred)

Gauge: 9 sts = 1 inch in stockinette stitch

Notions: Stitch marker, needle for grafting, and scissors.

Extra options included:
Special instructions for shortie socks are in blue.
Other options for cuff and heel flap are in purple.

Helpful video on how to do the mini bobble is available on my Instagram (main grid and under the Cottage Blossoms socks tab): @marieelysedugal on IG