The Wolf Moon is the first full moon of the year, occurring in January. The name comes from ancient traditions, where people noticed that wolves were more vocal during the cold winter months. The yarn and pattern were created for Yarn Twisters January 2025 Sock Club.

Yarn: 1 skein Yarn Twisters Rylyn; 420 yards/115g; 80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon OR any fingering weight yarn

Sample knit with colourway Wolf Moon

Gauge: 36 sts by 48 rows equal 4” by 4” in stockinette in the round after blocking

Needles: 2.25 mm (US 1) 40” circular needle; or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: removable stitch marker, darning needle

Finished sizes (approx. foot circumference), worn with approx. 0-1” of negative ease:

Size 1: 7” (women’s shoe size 4 - 6.5)
Size 2: 8” (women’s shoe size 7 - 9.5)
Size 3: 9” (women’s shoe size 10 - 12.5)

Pattern is written for magic loop technique