These socks have delicate mosaic details at the cuff and toes intended to resemble the speckles in the feathers of the Baird’s Sparrow.

This sock is knit cuff down with a slip stitch heel flap & gusset. Mosaic knitting details are at the cuff and toes. Knit in Fingering weight sock yarn with 2 contrasting colors.

SIZES
Sizing in the pattern will be written as follows: (1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) with a typical fit for )6-18 mo., 2-3 yrs., 4-5 yrs., 6-13 yrs.) (W. small, W. med/M. small, W. large/M. med, M. large)

Socks have a 10% negative ease built into the pattern for a snug yet cozy fitting sock.

The sample is wearing size 6 (Women’s Medium) who has a foot circumference of 8” / 20 cm.

YARN
Fingering sock yarn (100 g, 460 yd / 420 m - 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon)

Main Color
(14, 22, 35, 46) (48, 56, 70, 84) g
(64, 101, 161, 212) (221, 258, 322, 386) yds / (59, 92, 147, 194) (202, 236, 294, 353) m

Contrasting Color
(4, 6, 9, 12) (12, 14, 18, 22) g
(18, 28, 41, 55) (55, 64, 83, 101) yds / (16, 26, 37, 50) (50, 58, 76, 92) m

NEEDLES
Needles used are US 1 /2.25 mm for the cuff and US 2 /2.75 mm for the leg, heel, foot, and toes

GAUGE
1” / 2.5 cm = 8 sts x 12 rows in stockinette