Christmas Eve Hygge Socks
The sun is coming up on Christmas Eve and all you want is a warm pair of socks and a cup of coffee. With their pine tree motif and simple ladder ribbing pattern, the Christmas Eve Hygge socks fit the bill. Now where’s that coffee?
Sample shown in Explorer Knits + Fibers
Colorway: Gingerbread Latte + Raw Sugar Sock Set
Yarn
You’ll need one (1) approx. 100 g Main Color skein and one (1) approx. 20 g Contrasting Color mini skein of fingering weight yarn.
Sample shown in Explorer Knits + Fibers, Denali Sock 80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon. 400 yds/100 g
Colorway: Gingerbread Latte + Raw Sugar Sock Set
Needles & Notions
US 1/2.25 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles.
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge
US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 stitches per inch in stockinette.
Sizes
1 (2, 3) to fit foot circumference of approximately 8-9” (9-10”, 10-11”)
Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1. Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.
Approximate Yardage
250 - 400 yds
Techniques
Knit
Purl
Grafting (aka. Kitchener stitch)
