INSPIRED BY NATURE
From delicate roots to the small beginnings of sprouts, this toe-up sock pattern will have you pining for springtime! Simple slip stitches and yarn overs make the easy but addictive lace patterns and a picot cuff enhances the feelings of spring growth.

SKILL LEVEL - Easy to Moderate. Adventurous beginners will be able to follow along and learn some new techniques while advanced knitters will still be engaged with the different lace stitches. The lace instructions are provided in written as well as in a chart format, depending on your preference. This pattern uses a Turkish Cast-On, Fleegle Heel and Picot Bind Off. You will find simple instructions and video tutorials to follow if you are new to any of these techniques.

SIZES - S (M, L)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS -
FOOT CIRCUMFERENCE: 6 (7, 8)” 16 (18, 20) cm
Recommend to be worn with 1-1.5” 2.5-4 cm of negative ease in circumference.
FOOT LENGTH: Customized to desired length.

GAUGE - 35 stitches by 45 rows in 4” 10 cm
Using US size 1 2.25mm needles, measured in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking.

YARN - Any sock or fingering weight yarn.
Sample is shown using Little Lionhead Knits’ sock set in “Apple Picking”, 85% SW Merino, 15% Nylon, 437yards 400 m/100g

YARDAGE - These socks are designed to use up your minis and stash, so 20g for the toes and 50g for the rest of the sock can be used.
Yardage varies greatly depending on the length of foot you are knitting for, but about 70g-80g will be enough to knit shorty socks.

NEEDLES - US size 1 2.25 mm
and US size 0 2 mm
36” 91 cm circular for Magic Loop, 9” 23 cm circular or DPNs depending on your preference for sock knitting

TOOLS - stitch markers, tapestry needle