Afternoon Tea

Worked in the round, Afternoon Tea contains both cuff-down and toe-up written directions and a chart for the pattern stitch. The pattern has instructions for a peasant heel (afterthought heel using scrap yarn), but you may substitute whatever heel you enjoy using (links included for alternatives).

The pattern is written for the magic loop method for knitting socks; however, the design could be worked on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead should you prefer (ensure you denote your instep stitches with extra markers—so you don’t miss the placement of the heel or toe shaping).

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Measurements

7.5 [8, 8.5, 9]” / 19 [20.5, 21.5, 23] cm circumference — choose a size that will give you 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm of negative ease. The finished measurements do not factor in negative ease, these are the actual measurements for the finished item.

Notions

Tapestry needle, cable needle, scrap yarn, stitch markers

Suggested Needles

US1 (2.25 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles, or size required to get gauge

Yarn Requirements

300-500 yds / 274-458 m fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)

Sample Yarn for Afternoon Tea

Potion Yarns—Dryad Sock
80% SW Merino 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon
430 yds (393 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Unbirthday Party
https://potionyarns.com/

Gauge

32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for your finished socks.