Blàthan Socks

Blàthan Socks by Fay Dashper-Hughes

Printed Crochet Sock Pattern

Note From the Designer:

Blàthan (pronounced blah-han) means small blossom or bloom in Scots Gaelic, so what better name for a sock pattern inspired by the delicate, low-growing flowers I remember from my childhood?

The pattern uses bobble stitches to create the stamens of the flowers. Petals are then embroidered around the bobbles using a lazy daisy stitch. The socks are knitted from the cuff down, with a heel flap and gusset, and rounded toe shaping.

The pattern has a photo tutorial on how and where to embroider the flowers onto the socks.

Additional Information:

Finished Size:

adult shoe size 3-10

Yarn:

4ply/ Fingering (2 colours):

219m/55g - 400 m/100g (size depending)

recommended from our yarn range: Exmoor sock (John Arbon Textiles)

Tools:

• 2.25mm knitting needles

• Either use: 3 short circular needles, 1 short circular needle and DPNs for heel flap and toes, 1 long circular needle for magic loop or DPNSs The pattern is written as if you are using three short circular needles.

Gauge to 10cm (blocked) :

30 stst & 41 rnds