Dancing Sunlight Socks are charming, timeless socks, reminiscent of a typical Bavarian-style of knitwear. They are inspired by traditional knitting patterns used for Bavarian costumes.

The socks are knitted from the cuff down. The Dancing Sunlight Pattern is a pattern of twisted stitches, 1/1 cables, and a small lace pattern which runs around the leg and over the instep. The heel is worked as a French Heel with a reinforced heel flap in slip-stitch pattern and a small edging in garter stitch, which ensures a perfect rounded fit. The socks are for adventurous beginners but they are also an enjoyable project for experienced knitters who like to add some ‘icing on the cake techniques’ to their knitting knowledge.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.75, 25) cm / 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)”

YARN
Garthenor Organic, Snowdonia Sock (75% Romney, 25% Hebridean Wool; 200 metres / 219 yards per 50 g)

MC: 190 (220, 260, 315, 360) metres / 210 (245, 285, 350, 395) yards

CC: 45 (55, 70, 85, 100) metres / 50 (65, 80, 95, 110) yards

Sample shown is knitted in colourways Bala (MC), and Juniper (CC). Hanna Lisa wears a size 2 with 1.75 / 0.75” of negative ease.

NEEDLES
2.25 mm / US 1 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32“ (or needle size to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique. To use double-pointed needles, divide sts between 4 needles, and rearrange sts accordingly to accommodate the pattern.

GAUGE
30 sts x 48 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in charted pattern, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (sock blockers, optional)
• Cable needle (optional)
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch marker
• Tape measure

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.75, 25) cm / 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)”
• Leg length: 15 cm / 6”, customisable for any length

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Hanna Lisa Haferkamp
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Dancing Sunlight is one of the 11 wearable, long-lasting patterns featured in Issue 10 - Heirloom - of Making Stories Magazine.

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