The Flocking Good Time Socks were inspired by Flock Fiber Festival, an annual gathering held in Seattle to celebrate all things fiber-related. I attended last year’s inaugural event and enjoyed it so much that I designed a motif to express my own love for all things Flock!

This sock pattern includes both toe-up and cuff-down instructions and has two heel options (Afterthought or Shadow Wrap Heel).

Yarn used:
Hazel Knits Artisan Sock Kit 90% Superwash Merino / 10% Nylon (Heavy Fingering Weight).

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A: 200 yds (366 m) / 63 g in Frost
B: 150 yds (122 m) / 42 g in Linen
C: 50 yds (46 m) / 16 g in Signature Black
D: 50 yds (46 m) / 16 g in Henna
E: 50 yds (46 m) / 16 g in Woodsmoke
F: 50 yds (46 m) / 16 g in Dulce de Leche

Gauge: 32 sts x 40 rounds in stockinette = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) after blocking

Sizes: Adult S (M, L, XL)
Your Foot Circumference: 8.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.5) in 21.5 (24, 27, 29) cm
Finished Sock Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10) in 17.75 (20, 23, 25.5) cm
For Best Fit: You will measure the circumference of your foot around the widest part, and allow for 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) of negative ease.

Pattern level: Intermediate

Needles & Notions:

• US 1 (2.25 mm) needles for toe, heel, and cuff
• US 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles for colorwork
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn in contrasting color and same yarn weight (only if you choose the Afterthought Heel option)

Techniques used:

• Judy’s Magic Cast-On for toe-up

• Kitchener Stitch for cuff-down toe and/or Afterthought Heel Tubular Bind-Off for toe-up

• Occasional rows where you will hold 3 colors (head/feet), but there are less on the toe-up version where some rows can be slipped instead of knit