The Wildflower Bloom Socks were inspired by the flower garden in my own backyard, with its vibrant colors and fun shapes. I designed these socks to feel like I could walk through my garden any time of year, rain or shine.

This sock pattern is knit cuff-down and has two heel options. I recommend the Shadow Wrap Heel, though you can choose to do a Peasant/Afterthought Heel if you’d prefer. This pattern has been tech-edited.

Yarn requirements: Any Fingering Weight/4-ply sock yarn is fine here.

Sample 1 uses Explorer Knits & Fibers Denali Sock in Jeweled Vixen for MC (background) and Fangirl Fibers Fingering Weight in Kissy Kissy for CC (flowers).

• MC: (Fingering Weight) 1 skein; approximately 400 yds
• CC: (Fingering Weight) 1 skein; approximately 400 yds

Sample 2 uses Sea Side Fiber Arts Flora & Fauna in Lac-Insect for MC (background) and Lac for CC (flowers).

• MC: (Fingering Weight) 1 skein; approximately 438 yds
• CC: (Fingering Weight) 1 skein; approximately 438 yds

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

Sizes: Adult S (M, L, XL) 

Pattern level: Intermediate

Needles & Notions: 

• US 1 (2.25 mm) needles for small circumference knitting (2 sets if you choose the Peasant Heel). 
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn in contrasting color and same yarn weight (only if you choose the Peasant Heel option) 

Techniques used:

• Kitchener stitch
• Stranded colorwork
• Shadow Wrap Short Row Heel OR Peasant/Afterthought Heel