Goldenrod

These top-down socks were inspired by Avery Erb’s childhood memories: blooming goldenrods, hay bales and Wisconsin prairies that turn yellow at the end of summer. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 1" / 2.5 cm of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)" / 18 (20.5, 23) cm. Leg Length: 6" / 15 cm (crew length), 3.5" / 9 cm (ankle length) (adjustable). Foot Length: 7.5 (8.75, 9.75)" / 19 (22, 24.5) cm (adjustable). **MATERIALS** Yarn: 1 (1, 2) skein(s) of Amble by The Fibre Co. (70% merino, 20% alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 355 yds / 325 m – 100 g), colourway Buttermere. Or approx. 315 (335, 405) yds / 289 (307, 370) m of fingering-weight yarn for a pair of crew length socks. Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm and US 1.5 ​/ 2.5 mm needles. Notions: Stitch markers (3), stitch holder or waste yarn. **GAUGE** 32 sts x 40 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 1.5 ​/ 2.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking. 32 sts x 49 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 1.5 ​/ 2.5 mm needles in Eyelet Grass st, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These socks are knitted top down with a heel flap construction. 1 x 1 Half Twisted Ribbing precedes a playful and straightforward Grass Stitch and Eyelet pattern. The heel flap is knitted in Slipped-Stitch Ribbing, and 1 x 1 Half Twisted Ribbing is worked again for the toe. The legs can be knitted to a standard crew length or shortened to ankle length by varying the number of pattern repeats.