The January Socks are the perfect socks to add a bit of sparkle into your New Year! Dress them up or down, they are certain to bring you a bit of wintertime joy.

These socks are constructed one at a time from the top, down. After the main portion of the sock is completed, you will pick up the stitches from the provisional cast on edge and work the cuff of the sock inside-out to create the decorative lace foldover at the ankle.

This pattern includes mens and womens sizes S-XL.
S, (M, L, XL)
Finished foot measurement (foot circumference):
7, (8, 9, 10)”
Women’s sizing (approximate, based on US shoe sizes):
3-6, (6-9, 8-12, 12+)
Men’s sizing (approximate, based on US shoe sizes):
6-8, (8.5-10, 10.5-12, 12.5-14)

Materials (not included):
100g (400-450 yards) Fingering weight yarn (shown in KnitPicks Stroll Glimmer yarn in Bare)
Size US 1 (2.25 mm) circular needle for Magic Loop Technique OR Double Pointed Needles
Scrap yarn of similar weight (for provisional cast on)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge: 32 stitches = 4” in stockinette stitch

This is an intermediate + level knitting pattern. For this pattern, you will need to know how to knit, purl, work in the round, use the provisional cast on method, be familiar with different increases and decreases, feel comfortable working simple lace designs, work German Short Rows, and graft using kitchener stitch.

This pattern is written for both Magic Loop and Double Pointed Needles

This pattern is written in US English terminology using Craft Yarn Counsel standard terminology.

This pattern and photographs of this garment are property of Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely. This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal use only. All commercial use is strictly prohibited. You may not reproduce or distribute this pattern under any circumstances.