Inspired by the tiny but flavourful wild strawberries that appear in our garden, the forest, and even up the mountains in the Summer, these socks are as sweet as the fruits they were inspired by! With their delicate, frilly, picot edge cuff and sweet, wild strawberry colourwork motif, these socks are perfect for wearing while out foraging for tiny berry treats! (or even to just wear to the supermarket to buy the larger variety). In summery, vibrant colours, Itty Bitty Berry socks pattern is a perfect, summery sock project for you to enjoy and wear throughout the year to help remind you of fun, sunny, outdoor days.

Knit from the top down with a short picot edge and strawberry pip cuff, these socks have a short row heel and a stranded wild strawberry colourwork pattern throughout the leg and foot. The toe is finished by grafting stitches together. These socks can be knit for a shorter ankle length version or instructions are given for a longer sock too. This pattern uses the magic loop circular needle method (but can be knit with 23cm (9 inch) circulars or DPNs).

Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 19 - 21 (22.5 – 24.5, 25 – 27) cm / 8 (9 ¼, 10 ½) inches.
Finished circumference: 17.5 (20.5, 23.5) cm / 7 (8 ¼ , 9 ½) inches.
Recommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size.
Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details.
Sample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches).

MATERIALS
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
MC: Soc Una Troca Weekender (75% Merino, 25% Nylon), 212m (232 yds) per 50g
CC1: Schachenmayr Regia Premium Cashmere sock yarn (65% Wool, 25% Polyamid, 10% Cashmere), 400m (437 yds) per 100g
CC2: (Vi)laines Chaussettes (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon), 400m (437yds) per 100g

Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern, as long as you can obtain the same gauge.

Shown in:
MC: Abrazo Saltarin (pink). Approx 50g (60g, 65g), 210 (252, 273) m / 230 (275, 299) yds
CC1: Lipstick Red. Approx 10g, 40m (44 yds).
CC2: Jumping in Ferns (green). Approx 10g, 40m (44 yds).

Needles
For stockinette all sizes: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.

For colourwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred.

Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.

Gauge
34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for stockinette.
34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.

Notions
Stitch marker, Scissors, Tapestry needle for sewing in ends and tape measure.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted in every size.