This is one of a set of very easy sock patterns part of the Vanilla Sundae Sock Set! These patterns are meant for times when you want a mostly mindless knitting project you can pick up and put down easily, but also want something a little more interesting than a plain vanilla sock - hence, the “Vanilla Sundae” name. All 6 patterns are also available together in an ebook for the best total price! The ebook also comes with a BONUS 15-page Vanilla Sock Recipe written for both cuff-down and toe up constructions, an expanded 12 sizes, guidance on how to adjust sizing for your own stitch and round gauge, as well as plenty of other tips so that you can create handknit socks you will actually wear! I hope you enjoy these sock patterns, and happy knitting!

These are cheerful shorty socks with rolled cuff and heel tab, and optional embroidery decoration. These shorty socks will work up in no time, and are named after the dessert that the bright colors resemble. Because the cuff is worked at a smaller stitch count and optionally a smaller needle size, they fit great around the ankle! (Honestly, this is the best fitting sock I’ve ever made for myself). Three children sizes and four adult sizes are included in this pattern.

Construction
These socks are knit cuff-down, starting with a stockinette cuff. A heel tab is created with short rows, and then the cuff is folded over and knit together. It has a heel flap and gusset, and a stockinette foot. The sock is finished with flowers using embroidery - add just a few flowers or cover the sock in them! It is your choice and you can let your creativity shine with this canvas. Or leave them out entirely, and this simple sock will work just as well (see the samples using variegated yarns).

Sizes
Toddler (Child S, L) (Adult S, M, L, XL)
Stitch count: 40 (44, 48) (56, 64, 72, 80) sts
Finished sock foot circumference: 5 (5.5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)” / 12.5 (14, 15) (18, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm

Yarn
MC: Oakwood Knits Merino Sock, 100g / 400 yds; 80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon.
CC: Oakwood Knits Classic Sock, 100g / 463 yds; 75% Merino, 20% Nylon.

Teal & Coral sample shown in Sea Drift Sock Set.
Peach & Lilac sample shown in Gentle Morning Sock Set.
Yellow & Blue sample shown in Afternoon Haze Sock Set.

For neat looking flowers, I recommend using a 75/25 yarn base, rather than 80/20 or other thicker type of sock yarn.

Green sample without embroidery shown in Townhouse Yarns MCN Sock, 100g / 400 yds; 80% SW Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere in colorway Eden, plus scrap yarn for the contrast toe.

Rainbow colored sample without embroidery shown in Oakwood Knits Merino Sock, colorway Patchwork.

Approx yardage:
MC: 22 (32, 38) (49, 58, 69, 81) g / 88 (128, 152) (196, 232, 276, 324) yds / 83 (121, 143) (185, 219, 260, 305) m.

CC: Amount will vary depending on how much embroidery you will do. Adult samples used approx 3g.

Pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. Special thanks to my tech editor, Heather Storta, and my test knitters! Thank you to Bella @ www.bee-creates.com for the wonderful illustrations!

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