Tree-t Yourself Socks feature a whimsical forest of trees wrapping around your feet, creating the perfect cozy companion for your outdoor adventures. These top-down socks combine classic colorwork with modern styling, featuring a German Short Row heel for comfort and fit.

The striking tree motif adorns the leg and instep, while a complementary striped pattern adds visual interest to the back of the sock. Designed in three sizes with negative ease for a snug fit, these socks work beautifully in any two contrasting colors.

This pattern features written instructions for a German Short Row Heel (although your preferred heel can be substituted), and is worked from the top/cuff down.

Yardage:

Size 1: CA: 149.8 yards (137.0 meters), CB:156.9 yards (143.4 meters)
Size 2: CA: 174.8 yards (159.8 meters) CB: 183.0 yards (167.3 meters)
Size 3: CA: 199.8 yards (182.6 meters) CB: 209.1 yards (191.2 meters)

Any Superwash Merino/Nylon Sock yarn in fingering weight would work well for this pattern. I used 75/25 Superwash Merino Wool Polyamide 4 ply Hobbii’s Unicorn Solid in Green Tea and Army Green.

Tip for picking colors: Take a picture with both colors, and use a Black and White filter to see if your colors pop against each other!

Level: Intermediate - knitter should be very comfortable with knitting colorwork stitches and concepts as well as sock shaping techniques.

Sizes: To fit (foot circumference: Small (20 - 22 cm/ 8 inches), Medium (23 - 24 cm/ 9 inches) , and Large (25 - 26 cm/ 10 inches)
Note: Small size is shown on model, who normally wears a ladies’ 6.5 - 7 US Shoe Size. For Medium US Shoe size 8 – 9, and Large for 10 - 11.

Gauge:
34 sts by 36 rounds = 4 inch/ 10 cm square for colorwork when blocked
32 sts by 42 rounds = 4 inch/ 10 cm square for stockinette when blocked

Needles: US Size 1/ 2.25 mm, 9 “ / 22.5 cm circular/ DPN’s / Magic Loop OR size that meets gauge
US Size 2/ 2.75 needles for colorwork

Note: The pattern is written according to stitch count and in relation to stitch markers –this means you can use any tool/technique for making your socks that you prefer. Also note, that if you decide to use 9 inch circular needles, that you will need DPN’s for closing the toe.

This pattern is tech edited and tested by multiple knitters.

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