Drawing inspiration from traditional Scandinavian-style colorwork, the Festive Mistletoe Socks feature charming motifs of holly leaves, mistletoe, and snow. The stranded colorwork uses only two shades per round with short floats, making this project accessible to beginners while offering a thoroughly enjoyable experience for more advanced knitters. Once you complete...
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Drawing inspiration from traditional Scandinavian-style colorwork, the Festive Mistletoe Socks feature charming motifs of holly leaves, mistletoe, and snow. The stranded colorwork uses only two shades per round with short floats, making this project accessible to beginners while offering a thoroughly enjoyable experience for more advanced knitters. Once you complete the cuff and colorwork sections, the rest of the knitting shifts into a smooth and relaxing stockinette stitch. Using three seasonal shades of The Fibre Co.’s Amble, these socks will not only keep your toes cozy but also infuse every stitch with the festive spirit.
Amble is a specially designed sock yarn, thoughtfully crafted by combining eco-friendly, washable wool and alpaca with recycled nylon for strength and durability. This yarn stands out as the perfect choice for projects like the Festive Mistletoe Socks, where softness and strength are desired.
The Fibre Co. Amble (70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20a% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 325 m (355 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Appleby Castle (MC) – 1 hank.
The Fibre Co. Amble Minis (70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 81 m (88 yd) per 25 g mini) in shades Eden Valley (CC1) – 1 mini and Blencathra (CC2) – 1 mini.
Please note: MC yarn calculations have been based on an average foot length for the given sock size—if you are knitting for someone with extra-long feet, you may require additional yarn.
Photographs show the socks in shades Appleby Castle (MC), Eden Valley (CC1) and Blencathra (CC2).
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The given sizes are called Sizes 1–5 and are recommended to fit a foot circumference of: 18-20.5 [20.5-23: 23-25.5: 25.5-28: 28-30.5] cm (7-8 [8-9: 9-10: 10-11: 11-12] in)
Finished foot circumference: 17 [20: 23: 25.5: 28.5] cm (6.75 [8: 9.25: 10.25: 11.5] in)
Finished leg length (excluding cuff): 10.5 cm (4.25 in)
Finished cuff height: 5 cm (2 in)
Finished foot length: Adjustable to fit
Photographs show the socks knit in Size 3.
This pattern includes both a chart and written instructions for the colorwork design.
1 hank of Amble
2 hanks of Amble Minis
2.5mm (US 1.5) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
2.75mm (US 2) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round in colorwork (optional, depending on your colorwork tension)
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Darning needle
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