Moonstrand

> *Put any 4 Paper Moon Knit patterns in your cart at the same time and get 1 > for free! No coupon code needed.* > *Consider signing up for the monthly [PMK newsletter] [1] to receive > special subscriber-only discounts, > and to keep up with what’s going on > in the studio.* >**Instagram** >♡ To share your project and see other versions of the >pattern, use the [#moonstrandsocks][2] hashtag. ♡ *On a background of delicate latticed stitches, a colored garland of texture travels gracefully across the fabric, creating movement and depth with every round. **Moonstrand** are designed to showcase those special skeins of hand-dyed yarn tucked away in your stash.* *Instructions are written and charted.* **Finished Measurements** • Foot Circumference: 8 (9, 10)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm • Foot Length: Adjustable • Leg Length: 6¼” / 16cm, adjustable *Shown in size Small on a US 7½ (European size 38) woman’s foot.* **Yarn** 1 skein (MC) Swift Yarns Bliss Sock 80% superwash Merino/10% cashmere/10% nylon 400 yds / 366m per 100g *Shown in color Dijon (MC)* and 1 skein (CC) La Bien Aimée Twist Nouveau 100% non-superwash Merino 437 yds / 400m per 100g *Shown in color Driftwood Graffiti (CC)* *The sample used approximately 252 yards / 231 m or 63g of the MC and 75 yards / 69m or 18g of the CC with a foot length of 9½” / 24cm.* **Needles** • US 1 / 2.25mm needles\* \**Set of double-pointed needles or two circulars or 32” [80cm] circular needles for working magic loop, as preferred, to work in the round.* **Gauge** • 32 sts and 48 rnds = 4” / 10cm in Carp Rib patt, blocked. **Notions** • stitch markers • waste yarn or holder (optional) • tapestry needle **Skills Used** • reading charts (optional) • 2-st cables with no cable needle • mosaic knitting • decreasing • increasing • short rows • picking up stitches • grafting (Kitchener stitch) *The pattern has been tested and professionally tech-edited.* [1]: https://www.papermoonknits.com/newsletter-sign-up [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/moonstrandsocks