FIRST LIGHT SOCKS are knitted from the top down, starting at the cuff, followed by stranded-colourwork, then the heel is knit and shaped with short rows. After shaping the gusset, the rest of the foot is knit and followed by toe decreases. The socks feature a variation of the same colourwork detail found in the FIRST LIGHT SWEATER. FIRST LIGHT was inspired by dappled light falling through the pine trees in the forest on early summer mornings.

Please choose a size with 3-5 cm negative ease.
Finished measurements
Cuff circumference (lightly stretched): 19 (21) 23 cm
Leg circumference (around the ankle): 20 (22) 24 cm
Foot circumference (around the ball of the foot):
19 (21) 23 cm
Foot length: ~ 25 (26) 27 cm

Yarn
Sample 1
Istex Lettlopi (aran medium, 1 skein = 50 g = 100 m)
MC (0005, Black Heather): 2 (2) 2 skeins
CC1 (0051, White)): 1 (1) 1 skein
CC2 (1420, Murky): 1 (1) 1 skein (you only need a small
amount for the duplicate stitch).

Sample 2
Istex Lettlopi (aran medium, 1 skein = 50 g = 100 m)
MC (0086, Light Beige Heather): 1 (1) 1 skein
CC1 (0867, Chocolate Heather)): 1 (1) 1 skein
CC2 (0051, White): 1 (1) 1 skein (you only need a small
amount for the duplicate stitch).
Please note that these are estimates.

Yarn Substitutes
Aran / worsted weight yarn / any yarn that meets the gauge. Istex Plötulopi or Höner och Eir Nutiden - held double.

Gauge
10 cm = 21 sts and 26 rnds on needle size 3.5 mm in st st in the round (after blocking).

Needles
3.5 mm 80-120 cm circular needles and/or DPNs. If you’re a tight knitter, you may want to use a size larger needle for the colourwork.

Other
Stitch markers, stitch-holders, a darning needle, scissors,
sock blockers (optional).