Poppies Socks

These socks were inspired by the vast fields of poppies in Eastern Europe. They feature short row heels for a snug fit and anatomically shaped toes. (Of course you can work a simple wedge toe.) SIZE 1 (note, you can adjust the size by changing the gauge) Finished circumference approx. 20.5 cm / 8.1 ″ Foot length: 23.5 / 9.25″, adjustable Leg length: 14 cm / 5.5″ Recommended ease: 1- 2 cm / 0.4-0.8 ″. YARN Fingering weight sock yarns. Sample knitted in Laurelknits SuperSock (85 % merino wool, 15 % polyamide, 400 m / 435 yds / 100 g), colorways City Girl, Autumn Confetti and Fields of Gold. You’ll also need approx. 3-4 m/ 3.25-4.5 yds of scrap yarn for the flower centers. YARDAGE MC 200 m / 219 yds CC1 120 m / 131 yds CC2 30 m / 33 yds Scrap yarn approx. 3-4 m/ 3.25-4.5 yds for duplicating sts. NEEDLES 2 mm / US 0 and 2.25 mm / US 1 80 cm / 32″ circular needles. GAUGE 35 sts x 39 rnds = 10 cm / 4′′ in colorwork on 2.25 mm / US 1 needles. NOTIONS Tapestry needle, stitch markers.