The Shades of Winter Socks are a intriguing fair isle knit, perfect for a Christmas Eve socks cast on or winter knitting beside a fire. The pattern is written from the cuff down, and has written instructions for a German Short Row Heel (feel free to substitute for your favorite heel!)

The pattern includes a colorwork chart, and written instructions for the heel and other sock shaping. Please note that there are no written instructions for the colorwork

This is an intermediate level pattern! The knitter should be very comfortable with knitting colorwork stitches and concepts as well as sock shaping techniques.

You will need a fingering weight yarn! Superwash Merino/Nylon or other sock yarn that blocks nicely and is durable for wear. I used Moonglow Yarn Co’s Merino Sock in Wishing Well and Moonlight!

The pattern is written for 2 contrasting colors.

Yardage:

Small:
CA: 200 yds/ 182 m
CB: 102 yds/ 94 m
Medium:
CA: 265 yds/ 242 m
CB: 110 yds/ 100 m
Large:
CA: 290 yds/ 265 m
CB: 120 yds/ 109 m

Sizes: Small (20 - 22 cm/ 8 inches), Medium (23 - 24 cm/ 9 inches) , and Large (25 - 26 cm/ 10 inches)

Gauge: 38 sts by 42 rows = 4 inch/ 10 cm square

Needles: US Size 1/ 2.25 mm, 9 inch circular/ DPN’s / Magic Loop OR size that meets gauge
US Size 1.5 or 2/ 2.5 mm needles for colorwork (if you find your tension is tight)

Note: The pattern is written according to stitch count and in relation to stitch markers –this means you can use any tool/technique for making your socks that you prefer. Also note, that if you decide to use 9 inch circular needles, that you will need DPN’s for closing the toe.

Let me know if you have any questions, and happy knitting!