Specter Socks

Frightfully fun to knit and even more fun to wear, the Specter Socks will get you into the Halloween spirit, all the way down to your toes! Miniature ghosts float eerily through a patch of tiny pumpkins, knit up in our super soft Uni Merino Minis. These spooky socks will keep you warm and cozy through every hayride, costume party, and trick-or-treat the season has to offer. **SKILL** Knitting **DIFFICULTY** Intermediate **SIZES** Teen/Adult Small (Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult Extra Large) Shown in Adult Medium size. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Foot Circumference: 6¾ (7¾, 8¾, 9¾)” Length: Adjustable **MATERIALS** [**Universal Yarn** *Uni Merino Mini*][1] (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 25g/109 yds) • 136 Angelfish (MC) – 2 skeins (all sizes) • 120 Matcha (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes) • 111 Oriole (CC2) – 1 skein (all sizes) • 101 Bone (CC3) – 1 skein (all sizes) Needle: US Size 2 (2.75 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge US Size 1 (2.25 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, smooth waste yarn **GAUGE** 33 sts x 40 rnds = 4” in stranded knitting with larger ndl, after blocking 33 sts x 40 rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) with smaller ndl, after blocking Save time, check your gauge. **PATTERN NOTES** These socks are knit seamlessly in the round from the cuff down and feature an afterthought heel. This pattern uses the stranded method for colorwork. Please note that the colorwork motif is charted only. There are several instances in which you must carry one color across long distances. Be sure to trap your floats every 4-5 stitches to prevent puckering in the fabric. We recommend breaking yarn at each color change to avoid long vertical floats along the inside of your work. You may wish to place markers between pattern repeats to help you stay on track. Please note that size Adult Extra Large is written to make the most of 1 skein of CC3. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece, or you may wish to purchase an extra skein as insurance. [1]: https://universalyarn.com/products/uni-mini