Apple Orchard Socks Knitting Pattern

The “Apple Orchard Socks” were named after the yarn they were knit with called, “Apple Picking”. Knit cuff-down with a beautiful textured pattern throughout, and a heel flap and gusset, these socks will look adorable peeking out of your Birkenstocks this Autumn!!

Yarn:

One skein of any light to heavy fingering wt yarn with at least (100 g/4 oz/437 yds /400 m). 

*For my longer sock sample, I used Tippy Tree Yarns, Super Sock – 4 ply, 75% SW Merino Wool + 25% Nylon in color, “Apple Picking.” (100 g/4 oz/423 m/463 yds). 

* For my shorter sock sample, I used Palmer Yarn Company yarn – 2 ply, 80% Merino Wool + 10% Cashmere + 10% Nylon in color, “Moss.” (100 g/4 oz/370 m/400 yds).  

I also used (20 g/.71 oz/73 m/80 yds) of the Tippy Tree Yarn for my cuffs, heels, and toes.

Notions:

*Progress keeper or clip-on st marker to indicate BOR.

*Tapestry needle

*Scissors

*Sock Blockers (optional)

Needles:

US 1 (2.25 mm) dpns or circular needles

Gauge:

36 sts + 52 rows = 4” (10 cm) on size US 1 (2.25 mm) needles OR size needed to obtain gauge in stock st (blocked). 

Free Pattern:

You an find a free ad-supported version of this sock knitting pattern on my website.