Redwoods Socks

**About** While attending a wedding in Santa Rosa California, we had the chance to visit the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. It was a magical experience strolling among quiet of the giants of trees who have been here for a lot longer than we have and will probably be here for way longer than us. Inspired by the quiet solitude of these giants, I designed these socks to immortalize them. I especially love these very long socks to keep warm during our cold Minnesota winters. **Size and Measurements (Ball of Foot Circumference)** Toddler: 3-4 in/8-10 cm Kid: 5-6 in/13-15 cm Small: 7 in/18 cm Medium: 8 in/20 cm Large: 9 in/23 cm X-Large: 10 in/25 cm **Yarn** Fiber Circle Studio, ”FCS Scrumptious Sock 2.0” (85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 394 yds in 100 g) Colorway: Redwoods (MC) and Camo (CC) OR ANY FINGERING or SOCK Yarn **Needles and Crochet hooks** US 1/2.25mm Addi FlexiFlips Squared Ergonomic 12 in Double Pointed Needles (or set of double pointed needles or circular needles to use for prefer sock knitting method) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE **Notions** row counter measuring tape stitch counters (optional) tapestry needle **Gauge** Stockinette 4"x4"/10cmx10cm Blocked: 32 sts by 40 rows These socks are constructed toe up with a circular cast on and round toe construction. The heel is constructed using shadow wrap technique. The main stitch pattern for the sock is a seeded ribbing to represent the tall tree trunks of the tree. There are two cuff options. The main cuff is made through seeded ribbing. Instructions to construct a heel tab are included. You can substitute your favorite toe, heel, or cuff construction as you desire. A sock worksheet is included at the end to help with sock measurements.