Dandelion Mind Shortie socks. This ones a little bit different. A two in one pattern where you can chose your preferred heel method. Whether your preference is a turned heel or an afterthough heel, this patterns got you covered.

Knit top down from cuff to toe, in two colours, with a wedge toe and your choice of heel, this pattern will allow you to knit a pair of socks to your design preference.

Toes and afterthought heels are closed using Kitchener stitch, then a mohair ruffle is then added just below the cuff.

Pattern includes full written instructions for both afterthought heel and turned heel versions of this design (including my method on how to avoid those pesky gusset gaps holes). Full written instructions are also provided for grafting toes and heels closed using Kitchener stitch.

Green socks made using the afterthought heel method, blue socks made using the turned heel method.

Sizes
Both designs available in 6 sizes:
Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Medium and Large
(Please note baby, toddler and child sizes were not part of the test knit process).

Measurements
Circumference approximate: 12.5, 14, 16.5 (19, 20.5, 23) cm / 5, 5.5, 6.5 (7.5, 8, 9) inches

Sizing
To determine the most appropriate sock size to knit, measure the circumference of your foot at the widest part. It is always best to have 1-3cm negative ease when knitting socks to ensure a close fit. My foot circumference is 23cm, so I knit the size Adult M.

Average length measurements given within the pattern. as well as full instructions on how to get an accurate measurement for a more personalised foot length including the placement of the afterthought heel.

Yarn
4ply sock yarn in 2 colours and mohair in a complementing colour.
Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Sock (402m/100g)
Filcolana Arwetta Classic (210m/50g).
Kate Selene Sock Yarn (425m/100g)
Drops Kidsilk (210m/25g)
MC approx. – 15, 25, 35 (40, 40, 50) g / 63, 105, 147 (168, 168, 210) m / 69, 115, 161 (184, 184, 230) yards.
CC approx. – 5, 7, 10 (15, 15, 20) g / 22, 30, 43 (65, 65, 86) m / 24, 33, 47 (71, 71, 94) yards.
Mohair approx. – 3, 3, 4 (5, 5, 7) g / 25, 25, 34 (42, 42, 59) m / 27, 27, 37 (46, 46, 65) yards.

If you require a longer sock than the given measurements, please allow for this in your yardage requirements.

Needles
2.25mm 23cm/9inch and 100cm/40inch circular needles (or needles to obtain gauge).

Gauge
34sts x 48 rounds = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked.

Notions
2 contrasting ring and 3 locking stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle

Skills Used
Cast on, ribbing, stranded colourwork, ssk/k2tog decreasing, turned heel, afterthought heel, kitchener stitch (full written instructions given), picking up stitches.

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