Eurovision Sock Contest 2026

Continuing the tradition that began in 2024, this year’s Eurosock once again draws inspiration from the event’s visual identity—this time spotlighting the iconic heart logo and its signature color transition. The 2026 sock features a stunning four-color fade, paired with black toes, heel, and cuff—now a true hallmark of this beloved pattern family. Construction is toe-up, starting with stockinette stitch at the toes, flowing into reverse stockinette for the foot, followed by short-row heel, and finished with a classic ribbed cuff—because less is more. To make the reverse stockinette easier to work, the sock is alternated between inside out and right side out throughout the pattern. This allows most sections to be knitted rather than purled while keeping the reverse stockinette fabric on the exterior. ARE YOU REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADY? LET THE SHOW BEGIN! ---------------------------------------- For this year’s challenge, we’ll be working with the four colors of the heart logo in a spectacular fade. Our suggestion is that you follow the purposed order for a smoother transition. C1: Red C2: Pink C3: Blue C4: Purple MC: Black MATERIALS: 2.5 needles, DPN´s, 80 cm circular or super short. Tapestry needle. Stitch markers. Yarn – the colors are just suggestions to give your sock an Eurovision Austria style! 20 g of fingering weight yarn for MC - black 20 g C1 of fingering weight yarn – Red 20 g C2 of fingering weight yarn – Pink 20 g C3 of fingering weight yarn– Blue 20 g C4 of fingering weight yarn – Purple GAUGE: 32 stitches x 42 rounds = 10 cm in stockinette stitch. SIZES: Based on the ball of the foot circumference S - 20 cm M - 23 cm L/XL - 26 cm