Agrimonia Socks
The Agrimonia Socks floral motif was inspired by the agrimonia flowers which bloom on a plant spike, arranged in a linear fashion. These socks provide a touch of botanical elegance for those who admire nature’s beauty.
These socks are worked toe-up with a wedge toe, a gusset, a slipped stitch heel and a decorative bind off. A textured pattern with lace flowers is worked on the top of the foot and around the leg. The pattern offers the option to work a regular or a high instep. The sample is shown in size 4 with a high instep.
Sizing
Sizes 1 (2, 3) (4, 5, 6) correspond to a sock of 56 (60, 64) (68, 72, 76) sts and are designed to fit a leg/foot circumference of approx. 17.5 (18.5, 20) (21, 22, 23) cm / 7 (7.25, 7.75) (8.25, 8.75, 9)“.
Finished measurements (refer to schematic):
• Leg/foot circumference (A): 15 (16, 17.5) (18.5, 19.5, 20.5) cm / 6 (6.25, 7) (7.25, 7.75, 8)“.
• Decorative edge (B): 1 cm / 0.5”.
• Leg length (C): approx. 10 cm / 4” – adjustable based on your preference.
• Foot length (D): adjustable based on your foot length.
For a comfortable fit, choose a size with a leg/foot circumference that will give you a negative ease of approx. 1.5-3.5 cm / 0.5-1.5”.
Yarn
The sample is worked in Karlie Paige Fibre Co. BFL Sock colorway Golden Olive (100% Blue Faced Leicester; 337 m / 369 yds – 100 g).
One 100 g skein of fingering-weight sock yarn is sufficient for all sizes. The exact quantity of yarn needed will vary based on your desired leg and foot lengths.
Gauge
37 sts x 50 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4” x 4” on 2.25 mm / US 1 needles in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Needles
• 2.25 mm / US 1 circular needles of 80 cm / 32”. Or needle size needed to reach gauge.
• 2 mm / US 0 circular needles of 80 cm / 32” (optional for the decorative edge).
Notions
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape
• Elastic thread (optional for the decorative edge)
Skill level: 2/5
Techniques used: Judy’s magic cast on, simple increases and decreases, German short rows, decorative edge (video tutorial available for the decorative edge)
Happy knitting :)
This pattern has been tech edited by Agnes Kroner and test knitted by a wonderful group of testers!
Please note that this listing is a PDF knitting pattern, not a physical product. The PDF pattern is available for download upon purchase.