Secrets can be a wonderful thing. Think about children when they wait for something with excitement, how their eyes twinkle with joy. When and why do we lose that excitement?
These socks were designed for Christmas, without being too associated to this Christian feast.

NOTE: as a courtesy to all knitters, I have uploaded 2 files. One with a Christmas-theme, and the other one that is neutral without any references to Christmas. Whatever you celebrate (or not), you can enjoy knitting these socks.

Sizes
S, (M, L), XL
Finished foot / leg circumference 18 (20.5, 22) 24.5 cm /
7 (8, 8.75) 9.75”
Leg / foot length adjustable.
The socks are intended to be worn with 0 – 3 cm / 0 – 1.25” negative ease.

Yarn
Vuonue Wilhelmi Kampalanka (70% Wool - Finnish Landrace, 30% Tencel / Lyocell, 400 m / 100 g).
MC: 1 skein or 161 (213, 250) 306 m / 176 (233, 273) 335 yds of fingering weight yarn.
CC: 1 skein or 133 (177, 207) 253 m / 145 (194, 226) 277 yds of fingering weight yarn.
Shown in colors Burgundy (MC) and Undyed / Sand (CC).
Please note that any changes made to the leg or foot length will affect the amount of yarn needed.

Gauge
32 sts x 48 rnds = 10 cm /4” with 2 mm
(US 0) needles in stockinette st after blocking.
Note that swatching is important as the row gauge changes significantly with blocking.

Needles
2 mm (US 0) – 100 cm / 40” circular needles, or as required to obtain gauge.

Notions
1 st marker, tapestry needle.
Optional: 2 st markers, sock blocker(s).

The pattern is both charted and written.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and it has been test knit.

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