The name for the Ananassa Socks is inspired by their texture. Fragaria x ananassa is the scientific name for the strawberry, and these tasty socks use a series of increases and decreases to create a pattern reminiscent of the seeds on the outside of the berry. Especially when knit in a bright pink or purple yarn, you can almost smell the fruity fragrance! (But feel free to use whatever yarn you’d like!) The pattern is written for the magic loop technique, but you can easily substitute for double-pointed needles if you prefer. They are knit one at a time from the top down and use a short-row/mitered heel and a standard toe, but you can also substitute for your favorite heel and toe with a bit of manipulation.

For this pattern, you should be comfortable knitting in the round. Some skills you may need for this pattern include the long tail cast on, magic loop, Wrap & Turn, and Kitchener Stitch. Recommended tutorials:

• Long tail cast on: https://youtu.be/kn4rcAnnS7U
• Wrap & turn: https://youtu.be/G4GxFvi4KD0
• Kitchener stitch: https://youtu.be/-nlWKvrGp-4

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