Happy Hour

This pattern is included in Joyful Colorwork Socks: 25 New Knitting Patterns for Fun & Whimsical Footwear Featuring Pets, Games, Food, Hobbies & More which was published in November 2024. Available as a book or an ebook in most book stores. I could not resist making a pair of socks in honor of this drink, and I welcome you to join me in making vibrant orange Aperol Spritz. However, maybe red wine is more to your taste, in which case use a dark claret red contrast color! Or perhaps you prefer a martini, in green, or how about some light pink glasses for some rosé? Whatever drink or cocktail you prefer (with or without alcohol!), I hope you enjoy making these party time socks. These socks are knit from the top down. Knit with only two colors per round, this sock has a repeating drinks motif that starts from the top of the leg and repeats throughout the foot. The socks start with a ribbed cuff and feature a short row heel. Stitches are decreased for the toe and then grafted together. Sizing 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 8 (9½, 10¾) inches / 19–21 (22.5–24.5, 26–28) cm Finished circumference: 7 (8½, 9¾) inches / 17.5 (21, 25) cm Recommended ease: Approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of negative ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size. Yarn MC: Fingering weight, Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering (100% merino wool), 437 yds (400 m) per 100-g skein CC: Fingering weight, PRU Yarns SOUL (85% superwash merino wool, 15% nylon), 437 yds (400 m) per 100-g skein Shown in MC: Sherbet (1 skein - approx 60g) CC: Yuzu (1 skein - approx 40g) Any fingering-weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern as long as you can obtain the same gauge Gauge 34 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette. 34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork An additional Espresso Martini chart has been added to the individual pattern here.