Springtide

The *Springtide* socks are best knitted in bright, fun and high-contrast colours perfect for spring and to give you a hit of dopamine. The waves, curves and bold lines are used to create movement and energy. Spring brings warmer and lighter days, fresh starts and new enjoyment of the outdoors, which was the inspiration behind this design. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) **Recommended ease:** 1" / 2.5 cm of negative ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Foot / Leg Circumference:** 7 (8, 9, 10)" / 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm. **Leg Length to Top of Heel:** 5.75" / 14.5 cm. **Foot Length:** Adjustable. MATERIALS **Yarn:** Cascade Heritage (75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon, 437 yds / 400 m – 100g). MC: 1 skein in the colourway 5790 Highlighter Tangelo.  CC: 1 skein in the colourway 5751 Chanterelle / Peach Pearl. Or approx. the foll quantities of fingering-weight yarn: MC: 175 (220, 265, 310) yds / 160 (200, 240, 280) m.  CC: 95 (110, 130, 135) yds / 90 (100, 120, 125) m. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Arwetta by Filcolana, Jawoll by Lang or 4-ply by Opal. **Needles:** US 1.5 / 2.5 mm circular needles.  **Notions:** Stitch markers. GAUGE 32 sts x 42 rounds to 4" / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in St St and Stranded Colourwork, after blocking.