Shrooms Socks are inspired by Finnish forests and leftover sock yarn. Use tiny scraps to knit the mushrooms, choose between two foot widths (same leg fit), and finish with a peasant heel plus an optional mini gusset for a better fit. Practical, fun, and very good at reducing the scrap pile.

SIZES
1 (2)
The socks are the same circumference at the leg, the difference is on the sole (narrow and wide)
Leg circumference: 22.5 cm / 9”
Foot circumference: 21 (23) cm / 8.4 (9.1)“
Foot length: 23.5 cm / 9.25″, adjustable

YARN
Ilun Perussukkis in Grey MC, Malabrigo Sock in Aquas (C1), Ruskanlehti Wool Sock in Kahvi (C2), Hunaja (C3), Hempeä Persikka (C4), Primrose Yarn Ultimate Sock in Hopscotch (C5)

YARDAGE
MC Ilun Perussukkis 200 (220) m / 220 (240) yds
C1 Malabrigo Sock 75 (85) m /85 (95) yds
C2 Ruskanlehti Wool Sock Kahvi 50 m / 55 yds
C3 Ruskanlehti Wool Sock Hunaja 50 m / 55 yds
C4 Ruskanlehti Wool Sock Hempeä Persikka 50 m / 55 yds
C5 Primrose Yarn Ultimate Sock 50 m /55 yds

Use any fingering-weigth sock yarn.

GAUGE
32 sts x 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” in colorwork after blocking on 2.25 mm / US 1 needles.
31.5 sts x 46 rows =10 cm / 4” in stockinette after blocking on 2 mm / US 0 needles.

NEEDLES
2 mm / US 0, 80 cm / 32” circular needles.
2.25 mm / US 1, 80 cm / 32” circular needles.
You can use DPNs.

NOTIONS
Darning needle, scrap yarn.

CONSTRUCTION.
Socks are knitted from the cuffs down with a peasant heel. The instructions are written for Magic Loop Technique, but you can use DPNs. The width of the sock is adjustable for the foot part. The pattern features a mini gusset instruction for the heel for a better fit.