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The Poplar Bud Socks are a toe-up design featuring a simple yet effective cable pattern on the leg of the sock. The pattern includes instructions for a reinforced heel turn, regular or reinforced toes, and a way to work the cables without a cable needle. Featuring Louise Robert Collection Super Sock yarn, these socks are fun, easy, and perfect for a walk in the forest!

Materials Required
- Louise Robert Collection Super Sock (75% Merino SW and 25% nylon; 400 m/100g) - 1 skein in Papillon Lune.

• 2.25 mm (US 1) double pointed needles, set of 4 or small circumference circular needles 25.4 cm/10 in, or 1 long circular needle 80 cm (32 in) to work with magic loop method.

• 2 stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

Sizes
Adult XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL)
To fit foot circumference of 16.5 (18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23) cm /
6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) in.

Total foot length (adjustable) (from toe to last heel turn row):
17.5 (18.5, 20, 21, 22, 24) / 6.75 (7.25, 8, 8.25, 8.75, 9.5) in.

Gauge
36 sts and 48 rnds = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) Stockinette stitch/Polar
Bud pattern, blocked.

36 sts and 60 rnds = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) in slipped stitch
pattern, blocked

If necessary, adjust needle size to achieve specified gauge.