Xmas Socks

Intermediate

A fun sock in 4 sizes (children, women, men, and Christmas Stocking), worked in red, white, and green gansey (or firm sport weight) yarn. Bands of 2-color patterns adorn this sock with motifs of Christmas trees, wreaths, candles, snowflakes and more! Instructions included for a heel which is worked after the sock is finished. The gauge is 7 sts/inch for the first three sizes, 6.5 sts/inch for the Christmas stocking.

Featured Techniques: Knitting with a color in each hand, The Peasant Heel, The Wedge Toe, Kitchener Stitch

Sizes: Small (child), Medium (woman), Large (man), Christmas Stocking

To order: http://www.patternfish.com/patterns/4438

Materials

• One skein each of Guernsey yarn or sport weight in red, white, and green, to make two socks of the Small, Medium, and Large sizes, one of the Christmas stocking. (245 yds/100 grams)

• One set size 1 (or 2.25 mm) double point needles, or size to achieve gauge for Small, Medium, or Large socks.

• One 16" circular needle, size 2 (2.75 mm) and one set size 2 (2.75 mm) dp needles for the Christmas Stocking.