About the Design
It is serendipity that I desired to rework these two children’s sock designs in doubled Cascade Yarns Eco+ yarn, on the 10th anniversary of their conception, for their publication in the Fall 2002 (#8) issue of my Heels and Toes Gazette.

I designed them for charity knitting, but they also make great last-minute holiday gifts – thick for quick knitting and warmth, colorful so that kids will want to wear them.

The twisted rib stitch pattern pops out, like elongated popcorns. It stands up well, on its own and requires no ribbing, unless you desire one. The Eye of Partridge stitch pattern is enhanced by adding a second color, which brings out its almost houndstooth appearance.
Sizing / Finished Measurements

Partridge Socks – Child’s Medium:
Foot Circ: 7″
Foot Length: 7.5″
Length Heel to Cuff Top: 5.5″

Twisted Rib Socks – Child’s Small / Medium:
Foot Circ: 5.75 / 6.75″
Foot Length: 6 / 7.25″
Length Heel to Cuff Top: 4.5 / 6″

Materials – Partridge Socks
Cascade Yarns Eco+, 100% Peruvian wool, 478 yd / 250 gr hank: 1 hank each #6913 Azalea Pink (MC) and #9451 Lake Chelan Heather (CC2),
US size 8 (5 mm) dpns, set of 4

Consider #8456 carmine Rose or #6915 Sweet Pea, as a substitute for the Azalea Pink.

Socks used approx 75 g MC and 30 g CC per pair (child’s medium)

Gauge: 4 sts and 6 rnds = 1″ (2.5 cm) in St st with 2 strands yarn held together and size 8 ndls, or size to give gauge.

Materials – Twisted Rib Socks:
Cascade Yarns Eco+, 100% Peruvian wool, 478 yd / 250 gr hank: 1 hank each #2749 Pumpkin (MC) and #9451 Lake Chelan Heather (CC2)

US size 8 (5 mm) dpns, set of 4, US size 9 (5.5 mm) dpns, set of 4

Socks used approx 70 / 75 g MC and 20 / 25 g CC per pair (child’s small / medium)

Gauge
3.75 sts and 5.5 rows = 1″ (2.5 cm) in St st and 4.5 sts and 5.5 rows = 1″ over Twisted Rib patt with 2 strands yarn held together and size 9 ndls, or size to give gauge. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Substitute Yarn Weight
heavy worsted held double OR 1 strand bulky to super bulky

Happy Knitting!
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