I love trees. I could wax poetic about the thought behind this pattern, but honestly I just love fir trees. And I know I’m not alone in this. They smell good, they are majestic and they stay green and lovely all year.

Included in this pattern is also my new heel, the Shortbread Heel. This is my take on an afterthought heel and the pattern includes all direction needed to cut your knitting and pop in this heel shape. Feel free to substitute in your heel of choice as well.

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MATERIALS

• US 1 (2.25 mm) 9” circular needles
  • DPNs or longer cord for magic loop may easily be substituted
  • If you are a tight knitter, you may want to size up to a 2.5mm for the colorwork section
• US 1 (2.25mm) 32” circular needles OR DPN’s for heel and toe
• Darning needle
• Snips
• Blocking materials

SIZE

1 / 2 / 3 / 4
S / M / L / XL

Foot circ: 7 / 8 / 9 / 10”
Foot length: 8-9 / 9.25-10 / 1.25-11 / 11.25-12”

YARN

Sample knit inWoolberry Fiber Co. Berry Cashmere in “Peachy Keen” (with “Flying Kites and “Christmas in July” for contrasts)

Fingering Weight:

• Main Color (MC): 200 / 300 / 350 / 410 yds
• Contrast Color 1 (CC1): 65 / 75 / 85 / 110 yds
• Contrast Color 2 (CC2): 65 / 75 / 85 / 110 yds

GAUGE

38 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Please note: Design varies slightly in each size to accommodate a good fit on a full range of sizes. This will be most noticeable at the sides of the leg where they will have slightly different transitions but will maintain the same spirit.