Knit from the cuff down with an integrated heel, the Beech Bud Socks were inspired by the first signs of spring. With an intricate yet easily memorizable colourwork pattern, they’re the perfect project to knit in the garden on a warm, sunny afternoon.

Sizes
Finished foot circumference: 17 (18, 20, 21, 23, 24.5) cm/6.75 (7.25, 8, 8.5, 9.25, 9.75) in.
Choose a size approximately 2.5 cm/1 in smaller than your foot circumference, measured at the ball. Foot length is adjustable.

Gauge
Stranded Gauge: 37 sts and 40 rows in 10 cm/4 in using larger needle.

Yarn
Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock (200 m/50 g, 65% merino wool/15% nylon) or other sock yarn.
For two identical socks: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) MC and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein CC; 150 (160, 194, 208, 238, 264) m/164 (175, 212, 227, 260, 289) yds MC and 104 (110, 134, 144, 166, 182) m/114 (120, 147, 157, 182, 199) yds CC.
For socks with alternate MC and CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) MC and CC; 127 (135, 164, 176, 202, 223) m/139 (147, 179, 193, 221, 244) yds MC and CC. Please note that meterage may vary depending on your foot length.

Needles and Notions
2.25 mm and 2.5 mm circular needles in a length appropriate for magic loop (80 cm/31 in or longer) or needles to obtain gauge
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Skill Level
Intermediate

Skills Required
Knit, purl, two-colour stranded knitting, basic increases and decreases, reading a chart, increasing and decreasing in a chart, German Twisted Cast On (tutorial link included), Kitchener stitch (tutorial link included).

Construction Plan
These socks are knit from the cuff down using the Integrated Heel developed by Ailbíona McLochlainn. After working the leg, you will increase stitches on either side of the sock to create a gusset. The heel turn is worked with short rows while simultaneously decreasing the gusset stitches. The rest of the foot is worked in the round to the toe. Decreases are made on either side of the toe and the remaining stitches are grafted together with the Kitchener stitch.