A simple colourwork motif runs throughout the Joyce socks, creating floral stripes. It was inspired by the designer’s grandma, Joyce, and her daisy-patterned dress.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)
Recommended ease: approx. 0–1” / ​0–2.5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg/Foot Circumference: 6.75 (8, 9.25)“ / 16.5 (20, 23.5) cm.
Leg Length: 5.5” / 14 cm (adjustable).
Foot Length: Adjustable.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Socklandia Soxs by GigglingGecko (80% merino wool, 20% nylon, 398 yds / 365 m – 100 g). 1 skein in each colourway Burnt Spice (MC) and A Hint of Peach (CC).

Or approx. 200 (220, 240) yds / 183 (202, 220) m (in MC) and 71 (80, 87) yds / 65 (73, 80) m (in CC) of fingering-weight yarn.

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm and US 1.5 / 2.5 mm circular needles.Notions: Stitch marker.

GAUGE
36 sts x 42 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in Rib and St St, after blocking.

36 sts x 38 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in colourwork, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
These socks are knitted from the cuff down with 2-colour colourwork. The heel is an easy-to-work no-wrap short row heel.