Lopper means fleas and is a traditional scandinavian design - simple and yet so sweet with a nostalgic touch.

The socks are worked top down with little details to make them extra special. The lateral braid after the cuff adds a nice beginning to the colorwork pattern that is actually a double loppe stitch and for the heel I chose the beautiful Eye of Partridge heel. The pattern is easy but keeps you engaged and before you know it the sock is done.

Yarn
MC: 1 skein (100 g) fingering weight yarn - Sweet Sparrow Starling non-superwash merino in Marsmallow
CC1: 1 skein (30 g) fingering weight yarn - Sweet Sparrow Starling non-superwash merino in Cameo (for the smaller sizes 20 g is enough)
CC2: 1 mini skein (20 g) fingering weight yarn - Sweet Sparrow Starling non-superwash merino in Espresso

Gauge
32 sts x 39 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 2,5 mm needles.
in stranded colorwork in the round

Needle size
2,5 mm / US1.5 23 cm / 9” fixed circular needles or long circular needles for magic loop or DPNs
2 mm / US0 circular needles or DPNs (or smaller if you have) for the lateral braid
I recommend using a 23 cm / 9” circular sock needle for a nice and smooth fabric without puckering.

Sizes & Measurements (womens)
Foot circumference: 18,75 (20) 21,25 (22,5) 23,75 cm / 7,5 (8) 8,5 (9) 9,5”

Note that sizes are based on the foot circumference above, not the length.
XS (S) M (L) XL
52 (56) 60 (64) 68 sts

Tools
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch markers
Scissors
Tape measure