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The Sandbox socks are simple cuff down socks with a textured basket weave pattern and a standard heel flap and gusset. There is a contrasting cuff, heel and toe to fit in with the inspiration of the socks. If you’re new to socks then there’s nothing alarming, and if you’re experienced with socks then they will be a perfect relaxing project!

They are inspired by Minecraft, a game that is very popular with my son and many others of all ages. This sock is intended to give the vibes of the dirt block from the game – with the lovely green grass on top.

This pattern comes in 5 sizes from baby through to large adult.

PATTERN INFORMATION

YARN
MC: 1 skein Lay Family Yarns 4ply yarn
(4ply / fingering, 75% Wool / 25% Nylon). 425 metres (467 yards) / 100 grams in Geoff.
CC: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) Lay Family Yarns 4ply mini skeins (4ply / fingering, 75% Wool / 25% Nylon). 42 m (46 yds) / 10g in Pick and Mix 03.
Amount of yarn used: 68-490 m / 74 - 536 yds. See sizing and yardage table on page 3 of pattern for more specific details.

Good substitutions would include any yarn of a similar weight that is suitable for socks.

NEEDLES
2.25 mm (US 1) DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
37 stitches and 49 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in worked in pattern stitch on 2.25 mm (US 1) needles after blocking.

NOTIONS
Darning/tapestry needle.
Stitch marker (optional).

SIZE
Baby (Toddler, Child) (Small Adult, Large Adult)
To fit foot Circumference: 11.5 (14, 16.5) (20.5, 25.5) / 4.5 (5.5, 6.5) (8, 10)in.

The socks are designed with a bit of negative ease to keep them fitting nicely!

This pattern has been test knitted and professionally tech edited.