These cute top down stranded colourwork socks are inspired by the noble pineapple. A leafy chevron at the cuff edge leads into a repeating colourwork pattern for the body of the sock. Mini short row gussets are added to the peasant heel for improved fit.

yarn

Colour 1 (C1): Cascade Heritage Solids in Hunter Green, 100g (400m/438yds per 100g). Size 1 (56m / 62yds, 14g), Size 2 (72m / 9yds, 18g), Size 3 (88m / 97yds, 22g), Size 4 (128m / 140yds, 32g), Size 5 (152m / 167yds, 38g), Size 6 (168m / 184yds, 42g).

Colour 2 (C2): Cascade Heritage Solids in Lemon, 100g (400m/438yds per 100g). Size 1 (112m / 123yds, 28g), Size 2 (136m / 149yds, 34g), Size 3 (192m / 210yds, 48g), Size 4 (212m / 232yds, 53g), Size 5 (264m / 289yds, 66g), Size 6 (292m / 320yds, 73g).

Colour 3 (C3): Cascade Heritage Solids in Golden Yellow, 100g (400m/438yds per 100g). Size 1 (112m / 123yds, 28g), Size 2 (136m / 149yds, 34g), Size 3 (192m / 210yds, 48g), Size 4 (212m / 232yds, 53g), Size 5 (264m / 289yds, 66g), Size 6 (292m / 320yds, 73g).

notions

2.5mm / US size 1.5 double-pointed or circular needles (if using magic loop method).
Stitch markers x 3.
Spare length of yarn / stitch holder.
Darning needle.

gauge

Knit in stocking stitch following Chart 1 using 2.5mm needles: 30 stitches and 36 rounds per 10cm / 4 inches after blocking.

sizes

Negative ease: 1.5cm / ½”.
Measurements refer to finished sock circumference.

Size 1 - 16cm / 6 1/4”
Size 2 - 18.5cm / 7 1/4”
Size 3 - 21.5cm / 8 1/2”
Size 4 - 24cm / 9 1/2”
Size 5 - 26.5cm / 10 1/2”
Size 6 - 29.5cm / 11 1/2”