Frondescent Socks by Andrea Lai

Frondescent Socks

Knitting
January 2021
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
35 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in charted pattern
US 2 - 2.75 mm
768 yards (702 m)
7 ¼ (8 ¼)" foot circumference and 8 ½ (9)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable
English
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Spring isn’t just for flowers—the Frondescent Socks celebrate the return of leafy plants. Knitted from the cuff down with a peasant heel, the stranded colorwork motifs are thoughtfully designed to eliminate the need for trapping long floats.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 7 ¼ (8 ¼)“ foot circumference and 8 ½ (9)” long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 8 ¼“.

Yarn Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet 100 (90% superwash Merino wool, 10% nylon; 384 yd 351 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): #0303 Fern (MC) and #0001 Natural (CC), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for heel; tapestry needle.

Gauge 35 sts and 35 rnds = 4” in charted patt.

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NOTES

  • These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down with a peasant heel.