This is the last design in Socks Yeah! collection. Leafy Socks feature an easy lace pattern which is ideal for knitters at any level and the DK or worsted weight makes them a super fast knit!
 
The socks are worked upwards from toe to cuffs. The leafy lace is initially located on the front (top) only, making it easy to use the magic-loop technique. The heels are shaped using w&t short rows. After the heels are complete the leafy lace covers the whole leg. The socks are finished with short, twisted rib cuffs.
 
Sizes
Sizing is achieved by using different yarn weights.
Small: to fit 20.5 cm/8” foot circumference.
Large: to fit 23.5 cm/9.25” foot circumference.
The modeled sample is in size Small.
 
Yarn
Small: 1 skein of Oakworth DK by Eden Cottage Yarns (100% Polwarth; 233m/255y per 100g); Sample shown in Steel.
Large: any worsted weight yarn.
 
Needles
Small:
3.75mm/US#5 or size needed for gauge, circular needle (80 cm/32”) for magic loop or dpns
3.25mm/US#3 or 0.5mm smaller than gauge needles, circular needle (80 cm/32”) for magic loop or dpns
Large:
4.0mm/US#6 or size needed for gauge, circular needle (80 cm/32”) for magic loop or dpns
3.5mm/US#4 or 0.5mm smaller than gauge, circular needle (80 cm/32”) for magic loop or dpns
 
Other
Stitch marker (optional), tapestry needle for weaving.
 
Gauge
Small: 26 sts and 36 rnds = 10 cm/4” in St st worked in the rnd with DK weight yarn, after wet blocking.
Large: 22 sts and 30 rnds = 10 cm/4” in St st worked in the rnd with worsted weight yarn, after wet blocking.
Take time to save time - check your gauge. If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.