Winter Magic Socks

******Join us for the Sockmas 2024 Make-along November 29th-December 20th!****** *Sparkling colorwork paired with easy-going texture make these socks a fun treat for a gray winter’s day. The **Winter Magic Socks** are a collaboration with [Coven Collective][1] for Sockmas 2024.* GRAB THE KIT: [https://covencollective.us/][2] This pattern DOES NOT COME WITH HEEL INSTRUCTIONS. It is designed to work with any style of heel. The **Fish Lips Kiss Heel** (or similar short row heel),an **afterthought heel**, or a **heel flap and gusset** can be used. If you have a few pairs of socks under your belt, you'll have no trouble subbing in your favorite heel! Purchase of this pattern includes TWO PDFs. One with *cuff down* instructions and another with *toe up* instructions. Two patterns in one! | YARN | *Color Options: Use a main color and two 20-gram minis- like the [Winter Magic Socks set][3] from [Coven Collective][4]. Use scraps or leftover yarns for the colorwork. Use two colors for a striking contrast sock.* - **100 grams** {463 yards} of fingering weight in for the **main color**. - **20 grams each** {92 yards} of fingering weight in **2 contrasting colors** for the colorwork section. - Grab the [Winter Magic Socks set][5] here! | SIZES | Adult Small (7") - 56 stitches Adult Medium (8") - 64 stitches Adult Large (9") - 72 stitches | NEEDLES | **US 1 (2.25mm)** 32" circular, dpns, or preferred sock needles AND **US 2 (2.75mm)/US 3 (3.25mm)** 32" circular, dpns, or *one to two sizes larger* than your typical needle size for the colorwork on the leg. | OPTIONAL BEADS | 75 size #6 or 6/0 glass beads 1.00mm crochet hook for threading beads | PATTERN SUPPORT | [Colorwork Tips and Tricks][6] [4 Ways to Knit Over Ends][7] *Included with Pattern* Placing a Bead Ribbing Detail Twist Stitch These socks were test knit by the fabulous [MaryA2021](/people/MaryA2021), [handmadebyjas](/people/handmadebyjas), [Kassyann](/people/Kassyann), [Meg1212](/people/Meg1212), [Shellylynnknits](/people/Shellylynnknits), [Smchauvin89](/people/Smchauvin89), [KarenGillFL](/people/KarenGillFL), [aostwald](/people/aostwald), [Lesatc](/people/Lesatc), [natzuidhof](/people/natzuidhof), [agirln0rth](/people/agirln0rth) and [Wcumel14](/people/Wcumel14). [1]: https://covencollective.us/ [2]: https://covencollective.us/ [3]: https://covencollective.us/ [4]: https://covencollective.us/ [5]: https://covencollective.us/ [6]: https://youtu.be/x7xlZoIKyRw [7]: https://youtu.be/JHEGij6W8ag