Part of the Prairie Grains Collection –
Yarns dyed on the prairies, for patterns inspired by the prairies

Pattern Description

The colour for meadow is based upon all the beautiful prairie grasses we are able to enjoy here on the prairies. Pairing inspiration with this colourway, the inspiration for this pattern comes from taking walks in a prairie meadow, and lots of little burs and other bits of foliage getting stuck to socks.

These socks are based on a 2x2 rib pattern, interrupted with seeded rib rounds, to represent the bits of bur and foliage. The seeded rib stitch as a background provides a lot of flexibility and longevity for the shape of the sock. Along with the fibre content which Ashlee chose to use as the base yarn, these socks should wear very well, and for a long time.

The socks are knit from the top down, with a heel flap construction, and rounded toe.

Level

This pattern is at an Intermediate level. Skills needed:

· Work a 2x2 rib

· Work a 2x2 seeded-rib

· Working in the round

· Keep tracking of wrong-side (WS) and right-side (RS) rows

· Decreasing (ssk, k2tog)

· Picking up stitches

· Reading stitch patterns and substituting with a pattern as needed (for example, continue in seeded-rib pattern while following decreasing instructions)

· Complete a stretchy cast on of your choice

· Complete a 3-needle bind-off

Sizing

This pattern is written in 4 sizes, with a foot circumference of 6.5(7.5, 8.5, 9.5)” / 16(19, 21, 24) cm.

Gauge/Tension

After blocking:

30 sts = 10cm/4in over seeded-rib pattern in 2.25mm (US 1) needles

Materials

· Yarn 1 (1, 1, 2) skeins of Meadow colourway in 4 ply fingering weight Straight up Sock by SmashKnits (437yds/400m per 100gm; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon base)

o Size 1 uses 40 gms per pair

o Size 2 uses 60 gms per pair

o Size 3 uses 85 gms per pair

o Size 4 uses 110gms per pair

· 2.25mm (US 1) dpn needles (set of 5)

· Stitch markers

· Tapestry needle

· Scissors

· Measuring tape