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Inspired by the bees that are all over the wild chives on our little wildflower roof garden, the Bee-autiful socks let the world know that you are bee friendly! But bee-ware, the bees might be attracted to your feet when you wear these! If you love the outdoors and nature, it would be hard to resist these colourwork socks with their adorable bee motifs complete with delicate mohair wings!

Knit from the top down, starting with a bumble bee ribbed and stripey cuff, these socks have a no wrap short row heel and a fun to knit stranded colourwork bee motif pattern, with fluffy mohair wings, that repeats throughout the leg and foot. The bumble bee stripey toe is finished by grafting stitches together. This pattern uses the magic loop circular needle method (but can be knit with 23cm (9 inch) circulars or DPNs).

Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (22.5 –24, 25.5-27) cm / 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches.
Finished circumference: 18 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) inches.
There are 3 different stitch count sizes. More sizes can be obtained by going up or down needle sizes.
Recommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot.
Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details.
Sample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches).

MATERIALS
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
MC: A Homespun House Soft sock (75% Wool, 25% Nylon), 425m (465 yds) per 100g
CC1 and 2: Lang Yarns Jawoll sock (75% Wool, 25% Nylon), 210m (230 yds) per 50g
CC3: Lang Yarns Mohair Luxe (77% Mohair (Superkid), 23% Seide) 175m (191 yds) per 25g (This yarn is held double). If you prefer, this can be substituted with a single strand of any fingering weight sock yarn.

Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge.

Shown in:
MC: Jello. Approx. 45g (50g, 55g), 191m (212m, 233m) / 209 yds (232 yds, 255 yds).
CC1: Black 04. Approx. 25g, 105m / 115 yds.
CC2: Yellow 149. Approx. 15g, 63m / 69 yds.
CC3: Silver. Approx. 10g, 70m / 76 yds. (this amount is for the yarn held double).

Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.

For colourwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred.

Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.

Gauge
34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.
34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.

Notions
Stitch marker, scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle for sewing in ends.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and every size has been test knitted.