SHORT DESCRIPTION

Floating Pappus Socks got their inspiration from a stitch pattern that I saw on the Internet one day. That stitch pattern immediately reminded me of bloomed off dandelions full of tiny seeds with fluffy ”umbrellas”. I loved blowing those fluffs when I was a kid. And how beautifully they flew all over!

These socks are worked from the toe up. The feature is a simple stitch pattern repeat worked on every 4th row and a Short Row Heel. Cuffs are finished with Twisted Rib and Tubular Bind-Off. The pattern is written for using a long circular needle and the Magic Loop Technique. Happy knitting!

SIZES

1 (2, 3)
Foot circumference of finished sock is 16 (19.5, 22) cm / 6.25 7.75, 8.75”. Socks are meant to be worn with a small amount of negative ease.

GAUGE

25 sts and 34 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4” over Stockinette St using 2.25 mm US 1 needle.

NEEDLES

2.25 mm US 1 80 cm 32” circular needle or size needed to obtain the gauge.

MATERIALS

1 skein of Rintalan Tila Ilo & Suru (350 m 383 /100g, 85% wool, 15% polyamid)

4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.