Bluebonnet Socks

Bluebonnet flowers are the first sign of spring in Texas. They’re the state flower and give the most vibrant blue color to green fields. I designed these socks as an entry for the 2025 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts Contest and won first place for Original Design. I wanted a sock design that felt truly Texan and showcased the beauty of these flowers under the warm sun. Two heel options give you the choice to go full Texan with the state flag on the heel or work a classic solid color. SIZING 1 (2, 3) Finished circumference (measured at ball of foot): 6 (7, 8)” / 15 (17.5, 20) cm YARN Fingering weight Sample shown in: West 7th Wool - Hunter’s Sock 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Nylon, 437 yds / 399 m; 3.5 oz / 100 g MC (light blue): Blue Jasmine, 263 yds / 240 m; 2.1 oz / 60 g CC1 (yellow): Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice, 88 yds / 80 m; .7 oz / 20 g CC2 (dark blue): After the Rain, 219 yds / 200 m; 1.75 oz / 50 g CC3 (green): Envy, 88 yds / 80 m; .7 oz / 20 g CC4 (white): Sheepy, 44 yds / 40 m; .35 oz / 10 g CC5 (red): Red Hot, 44 yds / 40 m; .35 oz / 10 g *Note that CC4 and CC5 are only needed for Heel A (Texas Flag) option. NEEDLES US 0 / 2.00 mm or size needed to match main colorwork gauge Choose your preferred needle for colorwork socks: • 32” / 80 cm circular needle (1) for Magic Loop method • Double-pointed needles (4) • 16” / 40 cm circular needles (2) • 9” / 23 cm circular needle (1) *Note that I am a loose gauge knitter, so check your gauge to see if you need a larger needle size. NOTIONS Stitch markers (3) Scissors Tapestry needle Stitch holder or waste yarn GAUGE 32 sts x 36 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in main colorwork (Chart A) 36 sts x 48 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette st SKILL LEVEL Intermediate knitter: familiar with sock construction, stranded colorwork in small circumferences Optional skills: intarsia, duplicate stitch