This pattern is part of the Bella Cash Socktober Mystery Knitalong and will be published in segments each week for the month of October. Please join us for the fun! If you don’t want the socks to be a mystery, you can find spoiler images of the pattern at this link.

We’re so excited about this knitalong! If you join in, please use the graphic photo in this listing. Also, be sure to tag us on social media using the hashtag #UYSocktoberMKAL !

Week 1: Colors Blog Post
Week 2: The Cuff Blog Post
Week 3: The Leg Blog Post
Week 4: The Foot
Week 5: The Toe and Heel

The Sweet Dumplin’ socks are inspired by the season. Pumpkin pies, squash, hot apple cider, brilliant foliage, sweater weather, and the familiar crunch of leaves beneath your feet – all things that make autumn a sure favorite. As the weather begins to turn, there is no better way to stay cozy than with a pair of handknit socks. And with that said, what could be more fun than socks with an element of mystery and a sampling of stitches?

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Adult Small (Medium, Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)”
Foot Length: Adjustable

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Bella Cash (60% fine merino superwash, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere; 50g/230 yds)
126 Forest – 1 ball (all sizes)
116 Sage – 1 ball (all sizes)
124 Mustard – 1 ball (all sizes)
Needles: Use DPNs or your preferred needles for knitting small circumferences
Needle A: US Size 1 (2.25 mm)
Needle B: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle C: US Size 2 (2.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn

GAUGE
32 sts x 34 rnds = 4” in stranded patt with Needle B
32 sts x 40 rnds = 4” Stockinette stitch (St st) with Needle C
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
These socks are knit from the cuff down and feature an afterthought heel. There will be a combination of Left and Right Twists, stranded colorwork, and knit-purl textures used throughout the pattern. Kitchener stitch is used to graft the toes and heel.