Fancy a Cuppa

This pattern is included in Joyful Colorwork Socks: 25 New Knitting Patterns for Fun & Whimsical Footwear Featuring Pets, Games, Food, Hobbies & More which was published in November 2024. Available as book or ebook in most book stores. These socks are perfect for any tea drinkers who might enjoy this simple pleasure. Whether you prefer black or green tea, Earl Grey or oolong (or even rooibos!), these socks are for you and your tea-drinking companions. These socks are knit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, heel flap and gusset. They have a colorwork motif section with decorative borders and teapots on the leg. The colorwork on the foot repeats these borders and has teacup motifs just before the toe section. Sizing 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 8 (9, 10) inches / 19–21 (21.5–23.5, 24–26) cm Finished circumference: 7 (8, 9) inches / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm Yarn Fingering weight, The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Bear Paw Sock (70% superwash merino, 20% yak, 10% nylon), 437 yds (400 m) per 100-g skein Shown in MC: Madmartigan (1 skein) 50g CC1: Everything’s Copacetic (1 skein) 30g CC2: Dumplin’ (1 skein) 10g Any fingering-weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern as long as you can obtain the same gauge. Gauge 32 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette. 34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork.