These socks are worked from the toe up with a short-row heel. The top of the cuff features a highly embossed rosebud pattern. The rosebuds are created by increasing many stitches, but the stitch count will go back to the original once the rosebuds are complete. Be sure to use a stretchy bind off, such as Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off, at the top of the ribbing.

I prefer the Shadow Wraps for the short-row heel. If you prefer another type of wrap, feel free to use it, just be sure to hide the wraps when working the wrapped stitches.

This pattern is geared towards more advanced sock knitters.

SIZES S (M, L). Socks should fit with 2” of negative ease in the leg.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg circumference:
6 1⁄2 (7 1⁄2, 8 1⁄2)“ / 16.5 (19, 21.6 cm)

YARN
Essence of Autumn Yarn Highland Tweed Multi, 80% wool, 20% multi-color neps. 420 yards (384 m) per 4.0 oz (115 g) skein. 1 skein—70 (82, 95) g; 250 (300, 350) yards / 228 (274, 320) m used.

NEEDLES Set of US Size 1 (2.25 mm) DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE 32 stitches and 44 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch in the round.
Each Rosebud measures 11⁄4” (3.2 cm) tall.