“He that has a good harvest, must be content with some thistles.” -Spanish Proverb

Despite its prickly exterior, the thistle is symbolic of protection and survival. It is said that around the 11th century, an invading army planned a night attack against the Scots, but were given away when one of the enemies stepped on a thistle letting out a loud yelp and alerting the sleeping Scots. After that, the thistle was adopted as the’ national emblem of Scotland.

The pattern includes written instructions for toe up construction with two needles using the Magic Loop method but any circular knitting method can be used. Instructions are given for a short row toe and heel.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.

PATTERN INFO
Sizing
Small (Medium, Large)
To fit foot circumference 7 8, 9in/18 20.5, 23cm

Gauge
34 sts and 44 rnds = 4in/10cm Stockinette
34 sts and 48 rnds = 4in/10cm Thistle Stitch

Yarn
250 - 350yds/229 - 320m Sweet Tea Yarns Sweet Sock (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 463yds/423m per 3.5oz/100g skein)
Sample in Rose Gold

Needles
US 1/2.25mm for working in the round; DPNs or 40in/100cm circular for Magic Loop method

Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends