Hanano means “A field full of autumn flowers and grasses” in Japanese. These cuff-down socks by Yuka Takahashi – known as Yucca – feature ribbing composed of small cables and twisted stitches. The folded cuff does not constrict the ankle, and the edges look clean. The stitch patterns are easy to remember with only simple techniques.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) 

Recommended ease:
Approx. 1.25–2” / 3.5–5 cm of negative ease at foot circumference.
Approx. 0.75–1” / 1.5–2 cm of negative ease at foot length.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Foot Circumference (Unstretched): 6.25 (7, 7.5, 8.25)“ / 16 (18, 19.5, 21.5) cm.  

Leg Circumference (Unstretched): 6 (6.75, 7.25, 8)“ / 15.5 (16.5, 18.5, 20) cm. 

Leg Length to Start of Heel: Approx. 4.75” / 12 cm (adjustable). 

Foot Length: Adjustable.  

MATERIALS
Yarn: Soft Sock by Little Lionhead Knits (85% Merino, 15% nylon, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), 1 skein in the colourway Let’s Picnic.  

Or approx. 275 (305, 340, 370) yds / 255 (280, 310, 340) m of fingering-weight yarn. 

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Sock Fine by Mominoki Yarn or Trek by amirisu.  

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles, US 0 / 2 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for the cuff, optional). In addition to these, 1 spare needle in same size as needles for the cuff.  

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, smooth waste yarn for Provisional CO.  

GAUGE
32 sts x 44 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in St St, after blocking.  

36 sts x 44 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in Charted Patt, after blocking.