This sock is a blend of Estonian knitting and Australian inspiration to commemorate Aleks’ trip to Australia. It was designed as part of Bombed Yarn’s Monthly Sock Club 2025. The colours and motif are inspired by the flora and art of Australia. A beautiful motif inspired by the Tasmanian Waratah flower is created using Roosimine Estonian inlay and Nupp bobble stitches in contrasting colours on either side of the leg.

PATTERN NOTES

These socks are knit from the cuff down to the toe. The cuff starts with a folded Picot cuff followed by a few rounds of ribbing.

The leg is embellished with a chart pattern featuring Nupp bobble stitches in a contrasting colour along with Roosimine Estonian inlay. The chart pattern is worked on the outer side of the leg for a distinct left and right sock.

The heel and heel flap are worked in a slip stitch pattern that creates a faux rib look.

The toe is worked in a contrasting colour.

SIZE

1 (2, 3)
Recommended ease: 0-1” / 0-2.5 cm of negative ease
A. Foot circumference: 8 (9, 10)” / 20 (22.5, 25) cm
B. Leg length from cuff to bottom of heel (adjustable): 8 (8, 8.5)” / 20 (20, 21.5) cm

YARN

Bombed Yarns Aleks Byrd Sock Yarn (55% Superwash Merino, 20% Kid Mohair, 25% Nylon, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g)
MC: 1 (1, 1) skein of blue
Bombed Yarns Aleks Byrd Sock Yarn (55% Superwash Merino, 20% Kid Mohair, 25% Nylon, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g)
CC1: 1 (1, 1) skein of pink
CC2: 1 (1, 1) skein of yellow

Or the following amounts of 4ply fingering weight:
MC: 270 (284, 296) yds / 247 (260, 271) m
CC1: 44 (50, 55) yds / 40 (46, 50) m
CC2: 35 (39, 44) yds / 32 (36, 40) m

NEEDLES

• US 1 / 2.25 mm (2 sets) of DPNS, flexi needles or 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needle for Magic Loop

Note: A sharp needle tip is recommended for working the Nupp stitches.

For more information, see: https://www.aleks-byrd.com/shop