Winter Sun Socks

**Winter Sun Socks Pattern – Knit Your Way to Sunshine** The **Winter Sun Socks Pattern** is a delightful knitting project designed to brighten up your dull, rainy days. If you find yourself dreaming of warm, sunny places while indoors on gloomy afternoons, this pattern is perfect for you! The vibrant colors featured in the sample socks evoke the cheerful essence of warm sunshine, bringing a ray of light to your knitting basket. **Yarn Requirements for Your Winter Sun Socks** Choose your favorite sock or fingering weight yarn to create these cozy socks. Here’s what you will need: - **Main Color (MC):** 55-90g | 200 - 320m | 218 - 350yd - **Contrast Color (CC):** 10-20g | 40 - 80m | 43 - 87yd **Construction Details** This pattern features a **cuff-down** sock design complete with a classic **heel flap** and **gusset**. It’s primarily written for 9” | 23cm circular needles, making it easy for you to knit in the round, but fret not if you prefer alternatives! The pattern can easily be adjusted for use with the magic loop technique or double-pointed needles, ensuring you can adapt it to your knitting style. **Gauge for Perfect Fit** To achieve the best fit for your Winter Sun Socks, you’ll need to maintain a gauge of **34 stitches by 46 rounds** over a 4x4” | 10x10cm area in stockinette stitch, worked in the round and blocked. This ensures your socks fit snugly and comfortably. **Essential Materials** Gather the following materials to get started on your knitting adventure: - **US 1 | 2.25mm – 9” | 23cm circular needle** - **US 1 | 2.25mm – 32” | 80cm circular needle** - **Cable needle** - **Stitch markers (3)** - **Tapestry needle for weaving in ends** **Available Sizes for Everyone** The **Winter Sun Socks** pattern comes in three versatile sizes: A (B, C), which correspond to a foot circumference of: - 6-7” (15-18cm) - 8-9” (20-23cm) - 10-11” (25-28cm) Each size allows for **1” | 2.5cm** of negative ease, ensuring a snug fit. You can also customize the cuff, leg, and foot lengths according to your preference; however, keep in mind that adding extra length may require additional yardage. So, grab your needles and the cheerful yarn of your choice, and let's knit up some **Winter Sun Socks**! Experience the joy of crafting cozy footwear while reminiscing about those warm rays of sunshine. Perfect for both gifting and personal wear, these socks will bring comfort and cheer to even the dreariest winter days.