If you are heading out for a woodland walk, to kick up the leaves and search for pine cones what could be better than a pair of handknit socks to keep your toes toasty? Knit in stocking stitch with a delicate pine cone pattern, these socks will be the perfect companion on your quest for nature.

Knit in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply, these socks are worked in the round from the toe up using Judy’s magic cast-on. The pine cone pattern is worked along the top of the foot and front of the leg, and can be worked from the chart or written instructions. The heel flap and gusset are created using short rows and a series of simple increases and decreases.

You can find tutorials for a lot of the techniques used in this pattern on my website www.susayerdesigns.wordpress.com

Sizes

Baby (toddler, pre-schooler, child, teen) XS, S, M, L, XL to fit 12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 18) 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5 cm/ 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7.25) 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10” foot circumference.

Yarn Requirements

West Yorkshire Spinners, Signature 4ply, Spice Rack Collection, Nutmeg colourway
(75% wool, 25% nylon; 400 m/ 437 yds per 100g ball)
101 (122, 139, 165, 189) 223, 244, 269, 307, 324m/ 110 (133, 152, 180, 207) 245, 267, 294, 336, 354 yds

Additional Notions

Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

This pattern features in Issue 93 of Knit Now. Find your nearest UK stockist here. Copies can also be ordered from MoreMags or if you prefer, digital editions are available via PocketMags.