{"title":"Socks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese socks are not only eye-catching, they also keep your (and your loved ones') feet toasty warm.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lenz-socks","title":"Lenz Socks – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLenz Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e are colourwork socks that celebrate the joy of discovering the first colourful blossoms after the cold season. \"Lenz\" is a poetic German word for \"spring\". It is rarely used in everyday language, but appears in many poems and folk songs lauding the sense of new beginnings which springtime brings.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the flower section, there is one long chart without any pattern repeats (graded for two width options). Seeing the picture unfold gradually will definitely keep you thinking \"just one more round!\" and make for an exciting knitting experience. Still, the pattern is as easy to work as a repeated pattern – there aren't any really long floats to manage. And the special \"knit by numbers\" charts spare you the effort of counting stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socks are knitted top-down, starting with a simple ribbed cuff. After that, the colourwork pattern lets narcissus, muscari and tulip bloom on the leg while a tiny butterfly is fluttering above them. Heel flap and gusset as well as the foot are knitted in one colour in plain stockinette, except for a delicate colourwork detail on the toe. After having completed the knitting, you can highlight your favourite spring blossom by embroidering on it with duplicate stitch if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 sizes, corresponding to shoe size EU 36\/37 (38\/39) 40\/41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended yarn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingering-weight sock yarn in two colours (+ optional: very small quantity of fingering- or sport-weight yarn in a contrasting colour for the duplicate stitch embroidery), e.g. Pascuali Pinta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn estimates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColour 1 (cuff and leg):\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 120 (130) 150 m \/ 130 (145) 165 yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColour 2 (foot):\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 210 (240) 260 m \/ 230 (260) 285 yds\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDPNs (5 needles per set) OR circular needles with minimum length of 80 cm (32”) (if you prefer to knit socks with the Magic Loop method), sizes 2 mm (US 0) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers, tapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStockinette:\u003c\/span\u003e 30 stitches x 45 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on 2 mm (US 0) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColourwork:\u003c\/span\u003e 31 stitches x 38 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eadvanced beginner to intermediate (not suitable for a first colourwork knit, but definitely easier than it looks: maximum float length is 7 stitches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques (explanation\/tutorial included):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estranded colourwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eduplicate stitch embroidery (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"greenermakes","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":56401904009547,"sku":"g-7324343","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":56401904042315,"sku":"g-7324343","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7994\/3499\/files\/IMG_5783.jpg?v=1769537339"},{"product_id":"no-mow-socks","title":"No Mow Socks – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you are walking across a lawn or meadow, if you pause for a moment and look closely, you might discover something wonderful: countless tiny blossoms. Provided, of course, that the lawn or meadow has not been mown for a while. These summery colourwork socks would like to shine a spotlight on the beauty, but also the worth of these so-called weeds: they are important actors in ecosystems (e.g. as a crucial source of nectar and pollen for insects) and some of them are edible or even have healing powers. Convincing reasons to mow the lawn less often or to leave some sections undisturbed, don’t you think? :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou start your \u003cstrong\u003eNo Mow Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a two-colour picot edge. After that, you get to choose between three floral colourwork patterns representing plant species whose blossoms adorn meadows, lawns and gardens across large parts of the Northern hemisphere: bird’s-eye speedwell \u003cem\u003e(Veronica chamaedrys),\u003c\/em\u003e creeping cinquefoil \u003cem\u003e(Potentilla reptans)\u003c\/em\u003e and ground ivy \u003cem\u003e(Glechoma hederacea)\u003c\/em\u003e. The first colourwork section is followed by a heel flap and gusset with a slip stitch pattern. Then you have a relaxing stretch of stocking stitch ahead of you before you knit colourwork again to let a leaf detail appear on the toe. You do not need to knit with more than two colours at a time. However, you can add some pops of colour by embroidering on the finished socks with duplicate stitch if you like – a simple embroidery technique that does not require any prior experience. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way: as these shorty socks use a relatively small amount of yarn, especially regarding the contrast colours, they offer a perfect opportunity to showcase tiny yarn scraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 sizes, corresponding to shoe sizes EU 34\/35 (36–39) 40–43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended yarn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingering-weight sock yarn in a main colour and two contrast colours (+ optional: very small quantity of fingering- or sport-weight yarn in a contrasting colour for the duplicate stitch embroidery), e.g. Pascuali Pinta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn estimates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMain colour:\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 180 (210) 240 m \/ 200 (230) 270 yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContrast colour 1 (picot edge and leaves):\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 40 (40) 45 m \/ 45 (45) 50 yds\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContrast colour 2 (blossoms):\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 25 (30) 30 m \/ 30 (35) 35 yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDPNs (5 needles per set) OR circular needles with minimum length of 80 cm (32”) (if you prefer to knit socks with the Magic Loop method), sizes 2 mm (US 0) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers, tapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStockinette:\u003c\/span\u003e 30 stitches x 44 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on 2 mm (US 0) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColourwork:\u003c\/span\u003e 30 stitches x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eadvanced beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques (explanation\/tutorial included):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efolded cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estranded colourwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eduplicate stitch embroidery (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"greenermakes","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":56427768447307,"sku":"g-7357319","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":56427768480075,"sku":"g-7357319","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7994\/3499\/files\/IMG_7462.jpg?v=1769794510"},{"product_id":"lovers-gonna-love-socks-strickanleitung","title":"Lovers Gonna Love Socks – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLovers Gonna Love Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e are here to celebrate the world’s most wonderful feeling – in all its colourful variety! With many sizes included, even for tiny feet, they are a perfect gift for any loved one. Including yourself, whenever you want to gift yourself some calm hours of knitting and, after your socks are finished, a pair of warm feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese mood-lifting socks combine traditional stranded colourwork with a “twist” – that is, knitting into stitches several rounds below. They are worked toe-up, starting with Judy’s Magic Cast-on. For the foot, you are working the heart pattern only on the instep, but you will expand it over the whole leg after the heel flap and gusset. The pattern includes instructions for an optional slip stitch heel to increase the durability of the fabric and enhance the fit. You will finish your socks with a cuff in half-twisted rib, including the option of a contrast-colour edge that will look extra neat if you work the recommended modified Italian bind-off. Either pick one contrast colour for the heart pattern or change colours every pattern round – these socks offer an ideal opportunity to showcase even the tiniest yarn scraps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 sizes, corresponding to shoe size EU (22\/23; 24\/25; 26\/27; 28–31; 32\/33; 34\/35) (36\/37; 38\/39; 40–43; 44\/45; 46\/47)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended yarn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingering-weight sock yarn in one main colour and one or more contrast colours, e.g. Pascuali Pinta or Woollentwine Ovis Sock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn estimates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMain colour:\u003c\/span\u003e approx. (150; 180; 190; 200; 210; 230) (250; 300; 320; 340; 360) m \/ (165; 195; 210; 220; 230; 250) (275; 330; 350; 370; 395) yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContrast colour (hearts and cuff edge):\u003c\/span\u003e approx. (25; 30; 30; 40; 40; 40) (40; 40; 50; 50; 50) m \/ (30; 35; 35; 45; 45; 45) (45; 45; 55; 55; 55) yds\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 mm (US 0) DPNs (5 needles per set) OR circular needles with minimum length of 80 cm (32”) (if you prefer to knit with DPNs, I still recommend using long circular needles for Judy’s Magic Cast-on at the beginning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers, tapestry needle, optional: crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHeart colourwork pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e 32 stitches x 45 rounds = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4\", worked in the round, blocked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eadvanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques (explanation\/tutorial included):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJudy's Magic Cast-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshort rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estranded colourwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eknitting below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian bind-off (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"greenermakes","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":56428104843595,"sku":"g-7371304","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":56428104876363,"sku":"g-7371304","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7994\/3499\/files\/IMG_8175.jpg?v=1769800415"},{"product_id":"geranium-socks","title":"Geranium Socks – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGeranium Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e are inspired by the botanical genus Geranium. Its species are found throughout the temperate regions of nearly all continents. Many of them have a great ecological value for the native insect world; however, this is mainly true for the wild forms. Cultivated varieties like the common balcony pelargonium offer less pollen and nectar and, since they are relatively new, have hardly any ecological connections to the local fauna. So if you are thinking about enriching your garden with a lovely geranium, make sure to choose species that are native to your region to support wild bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA combination of relaxing stockinette, an interesting textured pattern and a short colourwork section makes these socks a fun and varied knit. You will knit them toe-up, starting with Judy’s Magic Cast-On and working the foot in stockinette. The heel features a heel flap and gusset construction with an optional slipped stitch pattern. Then the fun begins: to create the leaves of our plants, you will use cables (which can also be worked without a cable needle, if you are more experienced in cable knitting). The leaves are followed by blossoms in stranded colourwork. This section invites you to be creative: you will only need the tiniest quantities of yarn, especially if you pick two different colours for the blossoms as I did, so this is an ideal opportunity to showcase some very small scraps of your favourite yarns. The cuff in half-twisted rib is finished off with a modified Italian bind-off (or any other stretchy bind-off you prefer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a finishing touch, you can highlight details on your blossoms with duplicate stitch – for example by accentuating the centre of the blossom, as I did, or by adding an edge around them. Duplicate stitch is a perfect way to dip a toe in embroidery as it is surprisingly easy and does not require any prior experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 width options, covering a size range of EU 36-43; more sizes can be obtained by using smaller or larger needles; foot length fully customizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended yarn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingering weight sock yarn in one main colour and one contrast colour (or optional second contrast colour and yarn scraps for embroidery), e.g. Woollentwine Ovis Sock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn estimates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMain colour:\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 320 (350) m \/ 350 (380) yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContrast colours (blossoms):\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 25 (25) m \/ 30 (30) yds in total\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDPNs (5 needles per set) OR circular needles with minimum length of 80 cm (32”) (if you prefer to knit socks with the Magic Loop method), sizes 2 mm (US 0) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5) (if you prefer to knit with DPNs, I still recommend using long circular needles for Judy’s Magic Cast-on at the beginning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStockinette:\u003c\/span\u003e 32 stitches x 42 rounds = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4\" on smaller needles, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLeaf pattern and stranded colourwork:\u003c\/span\u003e 31 stitches = 10 cm \/ 4\", on larger needles, blocked (the number of rounds is not that relevant as the pattern sections are rather short)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques (explanation\/tutorial included):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJudy's Magic Cast-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshort rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecable knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estranded colourwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian bind-off (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"greenermakes","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":56468614512971,"sku":"g-7376782","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":56468614545739,"sku":"g-7376782","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7994\/3499\/files\/IMG_8375.heic?v=1770295261"},{"product_id":"silent-fireworks-socks","title":"Silent Fireworks Socks – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo be honest: I do not like fireworks, not at all! Yes, it is true, and there is a lot of reasons why: pets and wildlife suffer from the noise and light, fireworks are horrendous for the environment (massive emissions of polluants and carbon dioxide), people can get hurt using them and the explosions can call up war trauma. There is only one thing I have to admit: they look quite pretty. But how to get the positive aspect without the negative? Simply knit these colourful socks! Their silent, friendly fireworks will cause no harm, but only bring you joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will start with a cuff in simple half-twisted rib. After that, a fun colourwork section lets twinkling fireworks lighten up the night sky as rockets rise into the air and explode – silently, of course –, leaving a dancing shower of colourful sparks. And the special \"knit by numbers\" charts spare you the effort of counting stitches. The leg is followed by a heel flap and gusset with an optional slip stitch pattern. Then it is time to relax and work the simple stockinette foot before you let some small sparklers gleam merrily, right at the beginning of the toe. You can use one colour for the fireworks or create a colour gradient with many small scraps – whatever sparks your creativity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 sizes, corresponding to shoe size EU 37–39 (40–43)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended yarn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingering weight sock yarn in one main colour and one (or more) contrast colour(s), e.g. Seehawer Naturfasern Turin or Woollentwine Ovis Sock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn estimates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMain colour:\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 260 (290) m \/ 285 (320) yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContrast colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;approx. 60 (60) m \/ 65 (65) yds\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDPNs (5 needles per set) OR circular needles with minimum length of 80 cm (32”) (if you prefer to knit socks with the Magic Loop method), sizes 2 mm (US 0) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers, tapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStockinette:\u003c\/span\u003e 32 stitches x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on 2 mm (US 0) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColourwork:\u003c\/span\u003e 31 stitches x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eadvanced beginner to intermediate (not suitable for a first colourwork knit, but definitely easier than it looks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques (explanation\/tutorial included):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estranded colourwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecreases\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"greenermakes","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":56475280113995,"sku":"g-7387684","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":56475280146763,"sku":"g-7387684","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7994\/3499\/files\/IMG_9009.jpg?v=1770485670"},{"product_id":"the-flowers-and-the-bees","title":"The Flowers and the Bees – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you know which native wild plants insects love the most? And not just honeybees, but also the countless species of wild bees, hoverflies, butterflies, beetles and more, which are essential for biodiversity and thus for life on Earth as a whole? This sock pattern named \u003cstrong\u003eThe Flowers and the Bees\u003c\/strong\u003e invites you to explore your local plant and insect universe. Alongside the knitting instructions, it includes a small guide detailing which plant you are bringing to life depending on the blossom colour you choose—and, of course, which insects are attracted by these plants (mainly with regard to Central Europe though, but I am hoping to inspire you to dive into your local plant world as well if you are living in some other area of this planet). \u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese socks are knitted toe-up. The heel features a heel flap and gusset construction with an optional slipped stitch pattern. Then the actual fun begins: to create the leaves of our plants, you will use cables. The leaves are followed by blossoms which are made using a special colourwork technique: classic stranded colourwork is combined with knitting into stitches several rounds below. This section invites you to be creative. You will only need the tiniest quantities of a colour, so this is an ideal opportunity to showcase some very small scraps of your favourite yarns. The cuff features a contrast-colour detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps this pattern will inspire you to add some colourful native wildflowers to your garden—or those of your family and friends. 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They are named after the Swedish midsommar festivities, which honor the longest day of the year and the arrival of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socks are knit from the cuff down, starting with half-twisted rib. After that, a colourwork section lets a variety of wildflowers bloom on the leg of the sock, with two butterflies fluttering among them. And the special \"knit by numbers\" charts spare you the effort of counting stitches! The heel and foot are knitted in one colour, except for a delicate colourwork detail on the toe.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the plants on the socks are inspired by actual wildflowers native to Central Europe. At the end of the pattern, I am showing you which species are depicted. 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You see or hear something so outrageous that you can hardly believe your eyes or ears, and you cannot help but think: “What the ... ???” Well, at least we have our knitting to help us soothe our nerves every now and then! With the playful colourwork statement on these socks, you can articulate your outrage using your own hands, stitch by stitch. And of course, \u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Sock\u003c\/strong\u003e can simply be a fun statement piece to celebrate sock knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socks are knit from the cuff down, starting with a half-twisted rib pattern. Stranded colourwork creates the statement on the outer leg, while the rest of the leg is covered with a simple checkerboard pattern. Both the heel flap and foot are worked in one colour, and the checkerboard pattern reappears in a detail just before the toe. For the line spacing between the words, you will use the ladderback jacquard technique. 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Since the symbol is created only through the texture of alternating knits and purls, it does not stand out as strongly as colourwork would. Rather, it appears in a more subtle form – which is the reason for the name of this design: \u003cstrong\u003eHint of Peace Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e. A variation of the classic ribbed cuff, delicate stripes and a slip stitch heel add interest to this relaxing knit. 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