Melondrama

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 ebook in most book stores. Nothing beats slices of fresh and juicy watermelon on a hot summer’s day. Not only do I love their bright, vibrant colors and how fun they look, but also how delicious they taste. Apparently containing 92% water, they are perfect when you need something refreshing and cooling. They’re always in season for the hottest months of the year. I wanted to create a fun pair of shortie socks dedicated to one of my favorite summer fruits so we can wear them and be reminded of fun, relaxing summer holiday feelings all year round. These shortie socks are knit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, ribbed heel flap and gusset. They have a colorwork motif of large watermelon slice sections that repeat three times down the socks with sections of stockinette in between. Knit with three colors but only using two in one round, the watermelon pips are placed in such a way that there are no difficult long floats in between them Sizing 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 8 (10, 11½) inches / 19.5–21 (24–26, 28–30) cm Finished circumference: 7 (9, 10½) inches / 17.5 (23, 26) cm Yarn Fingering weight, PRU Yarns SOUL (85% superwash merino wool, 15% nylon), 437 yds (400 m) per 100-g skein Shown in MC: Atlantic (1 skein) CC1: Poison (1 skein) CC2: Watermelonsugarpop (1 skein) Any fingering-weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern as long as you can obtain the same gauge. Gauge 36 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette. 36 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork.