The sun is coming up on Christmas Eve and all you want is a warm pair of socks and a cup of coffee. With their pine tree motif and simple ladder ribbing pattern, the Christmas Eve Hygge socks fit the bill. Now where’s that coffee?

Yarn

You’ll need one (1) approx. 100 g Main Color skein and one (1) approx. 20 g Contrasting Color mini skein of fingering weight yarn.

Sample shown in Explorer Knits + Fibers, Denali Sock 80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon. 400 yds/100 g

Colorway: Gingerbread Latte + Raw Sugar Sock Set

Needles & Notions

• US 1/2.25 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles.
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 stitches per inch in stockinette.

Sizes

1 (2, 3) to fit foot circumference of approximately 8-9” (9-10”, 10-11”)

Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1. Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.

Approximate Yardage

250 - 400 yds

Techniques

• Knit
• Purl
• Grafting (aka. Kitchener stitch)