Veitch’s Blue Thistle Socks by Rachel Fletcher

Veitch’s Blue Thistle Socks

Knitting
June 2023
Light Fingering ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 1 inch
in Stocking stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
328 - 383 yards (300 - 350 m)
64 & 72 sts
English
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VEITCH’S BLUE THISTLE SOCKS by Twinset & Purl

This design was originally created for the December Botanical Sock Club in 2022. The tucked stitch used creates stitches that look like mini thistles. The ribbed nature of the pattern makes a well fitting sock and that suits everyone.

Pattern Information
Sizes: 1 (Adult M, 64 sts)/ 2 (Adult L, 72 sts)
To fit approximately 8-inch (20 cm)/9-inch (22.5 cm) foot circumference.

Yarn: Botanical Yarn Merino Sock (75% SW Merino Wool/25% Nylon) 100g/425m (464yds) in the Veitch’s Blue Thistle colour way.
This colour way was exclusive to the club but go to www.botanicalyarn.com

Needles: 2.5 mm / US 1.5 (or size needed to get gauge).

Gauge: 8 sts & 12 rounds = 1 inch / 2.5 cm in stocking stitch