Petrichor is a word that means the pleasant smell of rain falling on the dry earth.

For me, it’s the feeling of relief in summer when you can smell the rain – A respite from the heat and humidity.

These socks were designed as a quick impulse project –
A break during a period with many large projects.

As I sat outside contemplating names for this pattern,
I smelled petrichor.

I hope these quick little socks will also be a pleasant break for you
as they have been for me.

Gauge
32 sts/44 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in unblocked stockinette stitch worked in the round

Finished Sock Measurements
7 (8, 9)” / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm in circumference, to be worn with approximately 1” (2.5 cm) of negative ease.

Materials

• 250 (300, 375) yds / 229 (274, 343) m of Fingering weight yarn for full-length socks, or 150 (200, 250) yds / 137 (183, 229) m for ankle-length socks.
• Green sample is Fearless Feet Fiber Co’s Soft Sock base in “The Greens” 464 yds/424m per 100g skein | 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon
• Pink sample is Dragon Hoard Yarn’s Myth Fingering base in “Fairy Wine” 436 yds/399m per 100g skein | 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon
• US 1.5 (2.5 mm) knitting needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting, or size needed to meet specified gauge.
• US 0 (2.0 mm) knitting needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting, or size 0.5mm smaller than gauge needle.
• 2 stitch markers (to mark instep and sole)
• 2 additional stitch markers (optional – to mark lace repeats)
• 2 locking stitch markers (optional – to mark afterthought heel location)
• Tapestry Needle

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test-knit by volunteers. I have endeavored to make it as clear and error free as possible, but I’m human! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with pattern support requests or questions.