This pattern is also available as a 4ply version. Use the code fallingleaves at checkout to get both Falling Leaves sock patterns for £5!

The DK version of the falling leaves socks is a super soft and chunky sock, ideal for chilly winter walks or for curling up at home with hot chocolate and a cosy film. The sock is worked cuff down with a heel flap and gusset construction, and the lace pattern is represented in charts.

Sizes:
1 (2) 3

Finished circumference:
16.5cm (18cm) 19.5cm / 6 ½ in (7 in) 7 ½ in
This sock is designed to have approx 4-5cm/1 ½ - 2 in negative ease. To work out which size you should knit, measure your foot around the ball (the widest part just after your toes) and apply 4-5cm negative ease. E.g. your foot measures 22cm around the ball, 22 - 4 = 18, you should knit a size 2.

Needles:
3mm / US 2.5 circular needle with at least 80cm / 31in cable. (Please note, although this pattern is written with magic loop in mind, it can be adapted for DPNs or a 25cm circular sock needle)

Gauge:
27 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4in

Materials:
100g (100-150g) 150g of Coopknits Socks Yeah! DK (75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon - 50g = 112m/122yds) (shown in Chryso colourway).

Notions:
2 stitch markers, tapestry needle