Spring in My Step is worked in squishy sport weight, making them the perfect socks when the weather forgets it should be spring. Add in Timber Creek Farm’s natural dyed Free Range Yarn and it feels like your feet have been wrapped in a little piece of nature. Common reactions to wearing these socks can include urges to flip through seed catalogues, lounge in sunshine with knitting or a good book, or take a long walk through the local botanical gardens.

These socks are constructed toe-up with gusset and heel flap shaping. Both charted and written instructions are provided. The leaf panel is mirrored on the left and right socks and alternating cabled ribbing allows a wide range of fit to accommodate even the most stubborn of calves. When selecting a size, pick one with a range that will fit both the desired foot and leg circumferences.

FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L, XL)
Finished measurements: 5.5 (6.5, 7.5, 8.75)” / 14 16.5, 19, 22 cm foot/leg circumference; fits foot/leg circumference of 5.5–7 (6.5–8.25, 7.5–9.5, 8.75–11)” / 14–18 16.5–21, 19–24, 22–28 cm; foot/leg length adjustable to fit.

YARN
Free Range Yarn from Timber Creek Farm, Spring Steps sport weight, 100% Wool, 274 yds/100 g, 1 (1, 1, 2) skeins; {190 (220, 250, 300) yds / 170 200, 230, 270 m;Assumes 9”/22.5 cm foot length and 5”/12.5 cm leg length}.

Sample shown in Nettle Nellie.

NEEDLES
US 2/2.75 mm circulars, DPNs or circulars, or size needed to obtain gauge. If using circulars, spare circular or DPN needed for toe setup.

GAUGE
24 sts and 34 rnds in Stockinette st, blocked
28 sts and 34 rnds in pattern, blocked.

NOTIONS
Yarn Needle
Cable Needle
Stitch Markers

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