Boxed away, in the loft 11 months of the year,
Unpacked, unfurled at christmas time, to bring a warming cheer.
No falling needles, just twinkling strands reflecting every light,
A focal point for happy rooms, on fun-filled festive nights.
Old decorations stir memories of years and family past,
While new ones added mark new joys, and ensure tradition lasts.

The Tinsel Trees socks begin at the cuff with a cosy 2 x 2 rib and then come the twinkles. Contrasting bobbles top a row of simple cable trees down the leg. We then move into peaceful stocking stitch and a slip stitch heel. This top down sock is finished off with a rounded wedge toe - the perfect finish for these sweet and whimsical socks.

Sizes

S (M, L) the sizes are measured on leg and foot circumference as the length of the foot is adjustable

Finished Measurements

Leg length 15cm / 6” from the cuff to the start of the heel

Leg and foot circumference 15cm / 6” (18cm / 7”, 20cm / 8”)

Gauge

36 sts and 48 rows per 4 inches/10 centimetres in stocking stitch worked in the round

Yarn

You will need approximately 70g (80g,100g) of fingering weight yarn for your main colour (mc)
and 5g (5g, 5g) of fingering weight for each of your 3 contrast colours (cc) - I used the Snowy Tinsel Trees set from Norah George Yarns.

Needles

A set of 2.25mm needles for knitting a small circumference in the round or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

Stitch markers - different coloured ones may help

Darning needle to sew in your ends

Cable needle - optional