Year of Plenty

The stitch pattern used for these socks is easy to memorize and reminiscent of grain or wheat, but is not a standard wheat ear rib. Although they are shown here as ankle socks, the socks are knit from the toe up so could be made as long as you want. The stitch pattern is given in both written and chart form, but toe shaping is in chart form only.

To Fit:

Foot circumference: 8 (9)"

Finished Measurements:

Foot circumference (unstretched): 7 (8¼)"

Foot length: 9 (10¼)"

Leg length: 6½ (7½)"

Yarn:

Fingering weight yarn: 255 (355) yds

Shown in Sweet Paprika Messa di Voce, 2 skeins Harvest Moon.

Needles:

Two size 1 (2.25mm) circular needles, 16” (40cm) or longer (the two needles do not need to be the same length)

OR

Size 1 (2.25mm) set of 5 dpns

Notions:

Stitch marker (1)

Cable needle (optional)

Yarn needle

Gauge:

18 sts and 27 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the rnd.

24 sts and 28 rnds = 2" in Wheat Sheaf Rib (unstretched), worked in the rnd