Dahlia Socks

This pattern was the June design for the 2024 Gauge Summer Yarn + Pattern Club. Yarn and pattern will be available to everyone July 16, 2025. Like my designs? [Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get updates, exclusive sales, and recommendations, plus the Mill Hill Toque pattern free][2]! **Sizes and Finished Dimensions** Sizes A(B, C) Finished Foot Circumference: 6.75(7.5, 8.5) in/17(19, 21.5) cm Intended to be worn with about 1 in/2.5 cm of negative ease. Choose a size slightly smaller than the desired foot circumference at the ball of the foot. Shown in size B. **Yarn** Yarn quantities are approximate. 354(399, 444) yd/324(365, 406) m fingering weight yarn If substituting: Main Colour: 318(358, 398) yd/291(327, 364) m Contrast Colour: 36(41, 46) yd/33(37, 42) m Shown in: Gauge Dye Works Merino Twist Classic (75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 465 yd/425 m per 100 g/4 oz skein) Colour: Dahlia; 1 skein **Blocked Gauge** Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking. 38 sts/48 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch with smaller needle 38 sts/40 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in colourwork with larger needle **Needles** Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Use set DPNs, long circular needle for magic loop method, or other preferred small- circumference knitting method. Suggested Size US 0/2 mm needles Suggested Size US 2/2.75 mm needles **Notions** tapestry needle stitch markers waste yarn (optional) [1]: https://gaugedyeworks.com/products/yarn-pattern-club-june-aug-2024 [2]: https://www.andrearangel.com/newsletter