On a cold, dark, Winter´s night, there is nothing more comforting than a hot cup of cocoa (with whipped cream for an extra treat!). To add a bit of holiday magic, combine with a fun project to knit on and a Christmas movie to put you in a perfectly festive mood. It is so easy to get caught up in the stress of preparing for the holidays during advent time, but I hope these socks will bring you a bit of joy and help you refill your cup! Either make them for a loved one as a cozy gift or treat yourself with some perfectly festive socks to be worn on the big day!

Knit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, these socks have a heel flap and gusset construction, with a sweet cup of cocoa motif on the leg. Two charts are included in the pattern, one with a snowflake on the mug (that uses 3 colours in one row to knit), or with a smiling face motif that only uses 2 colours. The candy cane detail can be knit or duplicate stitched on after, whatever you prefer! There is a small section of simple colourwork on the foot just before the toe. The toe is then finished by grafting stitches together. This pattern uses the magic loop circular needle method (but can be knit with 23cm (9 inch) circulars or DPNs).

Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 19 - 21 (21.5 –23.5, 25.5 – 27.5) cm / 8 (9, 10 ½) inches
Finished leg circumference for colourwork: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8, 9 ½) inches
Recommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease for colourwork.
Finished foot circumference for broken rib stitch: 15.5 (18, 20) cm / 6 (7, 8) inches.
Approximately 4cm (2 inches) of negative ease required for broken rib stitch pattern.

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. Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details. Sample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches).

MATERIALS
Yarn - Fingering weight 4ply sock yarn
Pru Yarns – Soul sock yarn. 85% Superwash Merino & 15% Nylon. 400m / 437 yds per 100g.

Shown in:
MC: Cherry Coke. Approx 55g (60g, 65g), 220m / 241 yds (240m / 2262 yds, 260m / 284 yds)
CC1: Treat. 20g, 100m / 109 yds
CC2: Lipstick. 6g, 24m / 26 yds
CC3: Tanne. Scrap yarn amounts

(For the lighter, speckled version, you will require a total of 20g red for the colourwork sections, contrast heel and toes too)

Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for these sock patterns, as long as you can obtain the same gauge.

Needles
For ribbing, broken rib and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.
For colourwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred.

Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.

Gauge
36 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing, stockinette and broken rib sections.
34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.

Notions
Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle for sewing in ends.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted in all 3 sizes.

Yarn kits are available from Pru Yarns www.pruyarns.com for a limited time only.