Christmas Eve Skies

There is something so magical about Christmas Eve. The anticipation of waiting for Santa, the excitement of celebrating and the possibility of snow! Whatever age we are, we still search the dark night skies for a glimpse of Santa riding his sleigh or to see if a festive snowfall might appear. These socks are an homage to this much anticipated time and are a perfect treat for wearing by the Christmas tree or even as a celebratory Christmas Eve knitting cast on. **Construction Notes** Knit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, this sock includes an all-over colorwork pattern of snowflakes (or stars, if you prefer!) in two colors throughout the leg and foot. These socks are knit with a short row heel. **Sizes** 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 7 (8½, 9½) inches / 17–19 (20.5–23, 23.5–25) cm Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details. **Yarn** **MC:** Fingering weight, Filcolana Arwetta Classic (80% merino, 20% nylon), 230 yds (210 m) per 50-g skein **CC:** Fingering weight, GigglingGecko Socklandia Soxs (80% merino, 20% nylon), 400 yds (365m) per 100g skein Shown in **MC:** Navy (1 skein) **CC:** Snow Falling (1 skein) **Needles** **For ribbing, heel and toe**: US 1 (2.25 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred). **For colorwork:** US 1.5 (2.5 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred). **Gauge** 34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork. 36 sts x 42 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing.