Ananas

The *Ananas* socks are a modern, textural nod to hot summers, the tropics, 1970s kitsch and Bailey Jacobs’ grandmother — affectionately known as Nana. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 0.5–1" / 1.5–2.5 cm of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)" / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm. Leg Length: 5.5" / 14 cm (adjustable). Foot Length: Adjustable. **MATERIALS** Yarn: MC: 1 skein of Highland Fingering by Hello Stella Fibres (100% Highland Wool, 438 yds / 401 m – 100 g), colourway Fresh Berries. CC: 1 mini-skein of Highland Fingering by Hello Stella Fibres (100% Highland Wool, 87 yds / 80 m – 20 g), colourway Fresh Berries. Or approx. 184 (212, 270) yds / 168 (194, 247) m (in MC) and 56 (59, 62) yds / 51 (54, 57) m (in CC) of fingering-weight yarn. Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm needles. Notions: 3 stitch markers, crochet hook for picking up sts along heel flap (optional). **GAUGE** 32 sts x 54 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in charted patt, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These socks are knitted from the cuff down, utilizing knits, purls and stranded colourwork. After the primary motif, the leg leads into a 6 x 2 Rib that continues along the heel flap and foot.