The Cruel Summer Socks were inspired by the original pink and blue Lover bodysuit from The Eras Tour. However, I love the pattern in any combination and am currently knitting a Christmas version in red, green and cream.

Intermediate level, but suitable for a confident beginner who can knit in the round and has tried fair isle colour work before - I have written and picture instructions for most techniques, but you may find watching a video useful if you have never worked the techniques before.

The socks are knitted from the cuff to the toes in the round. I use small circular needles, but you can use the magic loop method or DPNs based on your preference.

Techniques used: knitting in the round, decreasing using k2tog and SSK, increasing using YO, picking up stitches, kitchener stitch (instructions included in pattern), colour work

Materials needed:
3.5mm needles (circular or DPN based on preference). If using short circulars, then you will need to use the magic loop method on larger circulars or switch to DPNs for the last few rows when the toe becomes too narrow.
Darning needle to weave in ends
Stitch marker (x3), recommended but not neccesary

Yarn:
Any DK weight yarn. I have used:
Valley Yarn Superwash DK (25m/50g) in pink, wild rose and light blue
The total amount of yarn will vary depending on foot size. For a medium sock knitted for a UK size 6 foot I used 47g total for the normal length sock.

Gauge:
Knitted in stockinette stitch: 24 stitches by 34 rows

Sizes (actual sock circumference):
Small - 17.cm
Medium - 20cm
Large - 22.5cm