The Peapod Socks are one of seven patterns in issue four of John Arbon Textiles’ in house magazine, The Annual, which will be published in September 2024.

Kits are available for this pattern.

Fresh peas eaten straight from the pod in the veg garden are the inspiration for these playful socks. Bobbles and a trailing cable capture the essence of these decorative plants. For a durable sock that will cope with a season down the allotment go for our Exmoor Sock 4ply, or for pottering about the greenhouse try Devonia 4ply for a no-nylon version. These socks feature a short or long leg, depending on how many peapods you fancy.

This sock is knitted cuff down, with a heel flap and gusset. Toe stitches are grafted to finish. A twisted stitch cable and bobble pattern is worked on the outside of the leg. The heel flap has a textured slip-stitch pattern for extra comfort. Foot and leg length are adjustable, but changes will affect the amount of yarn used.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished Measurements
A - Sock circumference: 15.5 (18, 20, 22.5)cm / 6 (7, 7.75, 8.75)”
B - Leg length from top of heel: Short 14cm / 5.5”; Long 19cm / 7.5”
C - Foot length: 16.5 (20, 22.5, 26)cm / 6.5 (7.75, 8.75, 10.25)”

Designed to be worn with 2.5cm / 1” of negative ease on both foot circumference and foot length, to ensure a good fit.

Yarn
Devonia (4ply; 388m per 100g)
Exmoor Sock (4ply; 400m per 100g)

Short: 55 (70, 85, 100)g
Long: 65 (80, 95, 110)g

Gauge
36 sts x 44 rnds = 10 cm / 4” square over stocking stitch, after blocking.

Needles
2.25mm (UK 13 / US 1) circular knitting needles, suitable for working small circumferences in the round

Always use a needle size that results in the correct gauge after blocking.

Samples shown:
Exmoor Sock Bibble Bug (size 2)
Devonia Sugar Snap (size 3)
Handspun Appledore Golden Knob (size 2)

The Annual (issue four)
This pattern is currently only available in print. Pick up a copy of our Annual here.