Who can resist picking a dandelion once it has turned into a ball of fluff? There´s something so fun and innocent in blowing it´s delicate seeds into the air while making a wish.

Dandelions are well known for being able to grow in difficult conditions, even happily appearing amongst the cracks of the pavement. It is believed that this flower symbolizes the ability to rise above life´s challenges. And so I wanted to create some socks inspired by those delicate looking but strong flowers so the wearer could make wishes every time they pulled on their warm socks, even during flowerless cold winters.

This sock is knit from the top down and has a colourwork pattern throughout the leg representing the dandelion once it has turned into a ball of seeds. After an eye of partridge heel flap and gusset, the foot is knit with a ´dandelion´ stitch pattern, representing the blown away dandelion seeds which are knit to look like they are parachuting down the foot of the sock.

SIZES
1, (2), 3
Pick a size that best works for your foot considering the recommended ease:
At the foot Approx. 2.5 – 5 cm / 1 – 2 inches of negative ease.
At the leg Approx. 0 - 2.5 cm / 0 - 1 inches of negative ease.

Sock leg circumference:
Size 1: 19.5 cm / 7.75 inches
Size 2: 22 cm / 8.75 inches
Size 3: 25 cm / 10 inches

Sock foot circumference:
Size 1: 14.5 cm / 5.75 inches
Size 2: 17 cm / 6.75 inches
Size 3: 19 cm / 7.5 inches
Further sizes can be achieved by using a smaller or larger needle size. Leg/Foot length can be easily adjustable.

NEEDLE SIZE DETAILS - use size required to obtain gauge.
All Sizes: Ribbing and Stockinette: 2.25mm / US 1 circular 80cm / 32 inches long for magic loop, or DPNs, two circulars or 9” needles (as preferred).

Size 1:
Colourwork: 2.25mm / US 1 circular 80cm / 32 inches long for magic loop, or DPNs, two circulars or 9” needles (as preferred).

Size 2:
Colourwork: 2.5mm / US 1.5 circular 80cm / 32 inches long for magic loop, or DPNs, two circulars or 9” needles (as preferred).

Size 3:
Colourwork: 2.75mm / US 2 circular 80 cm / 32 inches long for magic loop, or DPNs, two circulars or
9” needles (as preferred).

GAUGE
Size 1: 38 sts x 40 rnds = 10cm / 4 inches in colourwork.
Size 2: 34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm / 4 inches in colourwork.
Size 3: 30 sts x 32 rnds = 10cm / 4 inches in colourwork.

All sizes: Ribbing, stockinette and flower sections: 38 sts x 40 rnds = 10 cm / 4 inches.

MATERIALS
Blue version
Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino light, 100% superwash Merino. Fingering weight, 4 ply. 420 yds /
384 m. 100g.
MC: Turquoise. 60g required. 252 yds / 230 m
CC1: Antler. 10g required. 42 yds / 38 m
CC2: Grasshopper. 10g required. 42 yds / 38 m

Brown version used sock yarn from Giggling Gecko yarns and Yarn Love yarns. Sample shown is size UK 6, US 8, EU 39.
Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern.

Other materials required:
Stitch markers, tapestry needles for sewing in ends, scissors. (A row counter may also be of use)

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.