Feeling fruity socks

Who can resist berries? Juicy, healthy, brightly coloured and full of summer goodness. This sock pattern was inspired by the berries that appear in the warmer months, whether you want to make your socks in the colours of raspberries, blackberries or even golden cloudberries that can be found in the North. The little 3D bobbles on the fruits look so real and are very fun to make. And with these socks you can enjoy berries at any time of the year! Knit from the top down, ´Feeling Fruity´ socks start with a twisted rib cuff. On the leg, there is a stranded colourwork section which includes knitted bobbles to create texture for the berries and a simple colourwork design before the toe also. The heel is constructed with an eye of partridge heel flap and gusset. Included in the pattern is my youtube tutorial, which demonstrates my easy method to help you knit the berry bobbles for these socks. **SIZES: 1 (2, 3)** To Fit: [foot circumference] 14.5-16.5 (17.5-20.5, 21.5-23) cm / 6 (7.5, 8.5) inches Finished circumference: 17-19 (20-23, 24-25.5) cm / 7 (8.5, 9.5) inches Recommended ease: Approx. 2.5cm / 1 inch of negative ease. Leg/Foot length can be easily adjustable. See instructions for details. Sample shown is knit in size 2 for foot size EU 39, US 8.5, UK 6 size foot, foot circumference 22.5cm / 8 ¾ inches. **NEEDLE SIZE DETAILS** Needle size 2.25mm / US 1, 80cm / 32 inches for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or 23 cm / 9” needles for ribbing and stockinette. Needle size 2.5mm / US 1.5, 80cm / 32 inches for magic loop or DPNs, or two circulars, or 23 cm / 9” needles for colourwork. Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes. **GAUGE** 34 sts x 46 rnds = 10cm / 4 inches for colourwork. 36 sts x 48 rnds = 10cm / 4 inches for ribbing and stockinette **MATERIALS** **Yarn:** Aya Fibers light sock – 4ply. 80% Merino wool and 20% polyamide. 100g / 400m / 437yds. * **MC:** Blush. 75g / 300m / 328yds Aya Fibers skinny sock mini – 4ply. 75% Virgin wool and 25% polyamide. 100g / 425m / 437yds. - **CC 1:** Berry (red). 15g / 60m / 65yds - **CC 2:** Road Trip (green). 10g / 40m / 43yds Other materials required: Stitch marker Tapestry needles Scissors This pattern was made in collaboration with Aya Fibers. Yarn kits will be available at https://ayafibers.myshopify.com/ . This sock pattern has been test knitted.