Foot by the Fruit

> This pattern includes a print guide and hand-drawn diagram/coloring sheet to help you plan your sock colors! > Three Birds Yarn has sock kits available for purchase! The kit includes all the gorgeous hand-dyed yarn you need to make your very own pair of Foot by the Fruit socks. Learn more at [ThreeBirdsYarn.com][1]. **If you purchase the sock kit, you do not need to purchase the pattern individually. The kit includes the pattern.** **Construction** These socks are worked from the cuff down. Colorwork starts on the leg, and waste yarn is placed for a forethought/afterthought heel prior to starting the foot. Pattern instructions include options for stripes on the foot (**Option A**) or all-over colorwork (**Option B**). Stitches are decreased for the toe and closed using Kitchener stitch. Waste yarn is removed and live stitches are picked back up for the heel, which is worked similarly to the toe.  **Sizing** 1 (2, 3) (4, 5, 6) to fit an actual foot circumference of approx. 6 (7, 8) (9, 10, 11) in/15–16 (17–18, 20–21) (22–23, 25–26, 27–28) cm, measured around the widest part of the foot, with a finished sock circumference of approx. 5.25 (6.5, 7.75) (8.5, 9.5, 10.25) in/13 (16.5, 20) (21.5, 24, 26.5) cm. Recommended zero ease or negative ease of .25–1 in/.5–2.5 cm. Sample is shown in Size 4 to fit a women’s US 9.5 (EU 40, UK 7.5), with a foot circumference of 9 in/22.5 cm. **Gauge** 8.5 sts x 9 rows = 1 in/2.5 cm colorwork in the round, on larger needles, blocked 9 sts x 12 rows = 1 in/2.5 cm stockinette and rib in the round, on smaller needles, blocked **Materials Yarn** You may use any fingering weight sock yarn that meets gauge. You will need approximately: **Option A (stripes on foot):** **MC:** 30 (40, 45) (50, 55, 60) g/131 (175, 197) (219, 240, 262) yds/120 (160, 180) (200, 219, 239) m **CC 1, CC2, CC3:** 5 (5, 5) (5, 10, 10) g/22 (22, 22) (22, 44, 44) yds/20 (20, 20) (20, 40, 40) m **CC4, CC5:** 5 g/22 yds/20 m for all sizes **Option B (all-over colorwork):** **MC:** 35 (45, 55) (60, 65, 75) g/153 (197, 240) (262, 284, 328) yds/140 (180, 219) (239, 260, 300) m **CC 1, CC3:** 5 (5, 5) (10, 10, 10) g/22 (22, 22) (44, 44, 44) yds/20 (20, 20) (40, 40, 40) m **CC2, CC4, CC5:** 5 g/22 yds/20 m for all sizes **Sample shown in:** **MC:** Three Birds Yarn Fingering (80/10/10 SW merino/nylon/cashmere, 437 yds (400 m)/100 g), “Shimmering Seaglass” **CC1:** Three Birds Yarn Fingering (80/10/10 SW merino/nylon/cashmere, 437 yds (400 m)/100 g), “Honey Pot” **CC2:** Three Birds Yarn Fingering (80/10/10 SW merino/nylon/cashmere, 437 yds (400 m)/100 g), “Blazing Orange” **CC3:** Maps Yarn Luxe Sock (90/10 superwash merino/nylon, 437 yds (400 m)/100 g), “Red Hot” **CC4:** Three Birds Yarn Fingering (80/10/10 SW merino/nylon/cashmere, 437 yds (400 m)/100 g), “Yarn Alchemy 2025” **CC5:** Kelbourne Woolens Perennial (60/25/15 superwash merino/alpaca/nylon, 497 yds (455 m)/100 g), “329 Neon Lime” **Needles** **For ribbing/stockinette:** US 1/2.25 mm needle in preferred format for small-circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge **For colorwork:** US 1.5/2.5 mm needle in preferred format for small-circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions** Stitch markers Waste yarn in similar weight to project yarn Scissors Ruler/measuring tape Tapestry needle ---------------------- *Want to see what I’m up to or be the first to know about new and upcoming pattern releases? Find me on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @foxandfleece!* [1]: https://www.threebirdsyarn.com/product/foot-by-the-fruit-sock-set-printed-pattern-included-/NTPXPUL3SZKPNGYECBNYQWOB?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false