About

While attending a wedding in Santa Rosa California, we had the chance to visit the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. It was a magical experience strolling among quiet of the giants of trees who have been here for a lot longer than we have and will probably be here for way longer than us. Inspired by the quiet solitude of these giants, I designed these socks to immortalize them. I especially love these very long socks to keep warm during our cold Minnesota winters.

Size and Measurements
(Ball of Foot Circumference)
Baby/Toddler: 4 in/10.2 cm
Toddler/Kid: 5.3 in/13.5 cm
Small: 6.7 in/17 cm
Medium: 8 in/20.3 cm
Large: 9.3 in/23.6 cm
X-Large: 10.7/27 cm
XX-Large: 12 in/30.5 cm

Yarn
Knitted Wit, ”Gems DK” (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 245 yds in 100 g)
Colorway: Olympic National Park (MC) and Arches National Park (CC)

OR any DK Yarn with similar yds/g

Needles and Crochet hooks
US 3/3.25mm Addi FlexiFlips Basic Double Pointed Needles

(or set of double pointed needles or circular needles to use for prefer sock knitting method)

OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions
row counter
measuring tape
stitch counters (optional)
tapestry needle

Gauge
Stockinette 4”x4”/10cmx10cm Blocked: 24 sts by 32 rows

These socks are constructed toe up with a circular cast on and round toe construction. The heel is constructed using shadow wrap technique. The main stitch pattern for the sock is a seeded ribbing to represent the tall tree trunks of the tree. There are two cuff options. The main cuff is made through seeded ribbing. Instructions to construct a heel tab are included. You can substitute your favorite toe, heel, or cuff construction as you desire.

A sock worksheet is included at the end to help with sock measurements.