PLEASE NOTE, this pattern has been updated as of December 2024. Changes to the pattern include:
One additional size for a more inclusive adult size range.
Adjustments to the colourwork motif.
Adjustments to the stitch count in the colourwork sections to provide a better fit.

I absolutely loved creating these woodsy socks and I hope you will too! Nature is truly my happy place and I can’t wait to take these socks out on hikes and camping trips. They are knit from the cuff down with a folded cuff, Estonian button stitches, an eye of partridge heel and gusset, and colourwork sections on the leg and an optional colourwork section on the toe. Please, feel free to hum Taylor Swift to yourself while knitting. Enjoy!

TECHNIQUES TO TRY - Folded cuff, Estonian button stitch, Stranded colourwork, Eye of Partridge heel flap, Dutch heel, Kitchener stitch

TOOLS - stitch markers, tapestry needle, progress keeper

SIZES - S (M, L, XL)

FINISHED SOCK MEASUREMENTS -
Foot circumference: 6.5” (7”, 8”, 9”) or 16 (17.5, 20, 22.5)cm.
Recommended to be worn with 1-1.5” 2.5-4cm of negative ease in circumference.
To determine your fit, measure the circumference around the ball of your foot.
S (fits 7.5-8”/19-20cm)
M (fits 8-8.5”/20-21cm)
L (fits 9-9.5”/22.5-24cm)
XL (fits 10-10.5”/25-26cm)
Foot length: Customized to desired length.

GAUGE - Stockinette stitch: 17 stitches by 24 rounds in 2” 5cm.
Colourwork: 17 stitches by 20 rounds in 2” 5cm.
Using US size 1 2.25mm needles, measured in the round after blocking.

YARN - Any sock or fingering weight yarn.
Samples are shown using
Brine Dyeworks’ Eco Sock in Nori and Cloud, 80% Eco-treated Organic Merino Wool, 20% Global Standard Recycled Nylon
MC - 420 yds/384 m/115 g
CC - 91 yds/83 m/25 g
Alternate sample is shown using Grenouille Co. Sock 85/15 in Cinder as the MC.

YARDAGE -
MC - 183-340 yds/167-311 m
CC - 65-100 yds/60-91 m
NOTE: The largest size may use more than a typical mini skein. If you are concerned about CC yardage, the heel or toe can be knit using the MC.

NEEDLES - US size 1 2.25 mm
36” 90 cm circular for Magic Loop, 9” 23 cm circular or DPNs depending on your preference for sock knitting.
Optional: US size 1.5 2.5 mm in your preferred needles to size up for CO and colourwork.

This pattern has been test knit in all sizes and professionally tech edited.