Squirrel Nest Socks

Squirrel Nest Socks by Woolen Tales

What is Being Made

Squirrel Nest Socks are cuff-to-toe knitted socks designed by Woolen Tales (Alina Bogdanova). This pattern creates a complete pair of socks worked from the cuff down to the toe, available in five adult sizes ranging from Extra Small to Large. The design is inspired by a woodland encounter with a squirrel emerging from its nest, translating that natural moment into a knitted textile pattern.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project suitable for beginner-level knitters. The socks are constructed using the cuff-to-toe method, a fundamental sock knitting technique that begins at the leg opening and progresses downward to complete the foot and toe shaping. This approach allows knitters to try on the socks during construction and adjust length as needed.

Stitches and Construction

While the PDF content does not specify individual stitch abbreviations in detail, the pattern employs standard sock knitting stitches typical of cuff-to-toe construction. The design incorporates colorwork elements, as indicated by the use of multiple yarn colors (main color, contrast color 1, and contrast color 2), suggesting the pattern likely includes stranded knitting or intarsia techniques to create the squirrel nest motif across the sock fabric.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sock or fingering weight yarn (4-ply). The sample shown uses Schachenmayr Regia Tweed Color 90 for the main color (50–70 g depending on size), Fabel 300 by Drops for contrast color 1 (20 g), and Socunatroca! Socks in Goldenhour for contrast color 2 (10–15 g)
• Needles: 2.5 mm needles (sized for 4-ply yarn and typical sock gauge)

Sizing

The pattern is graded across five sizes: Size 1 (Adult Extra Small), Size 2 (Small), Size 3 (Medium 1), Size 4 (Medium 2), and Size 5 (Large). Yarn quantities increase slightly for larger sizes to accommodate additional length and width.

Pattern Details

This is a downloadable PDF pattern for personal use only. The design draws inspiration from nature and woodland imagery, making it an engaging project for knitters interested in creating socks with narrative or thematic elements. Pattern support is available through the designer at askwoolentales@gmail.com.