Step quietly into a world of whimsy with Dreaming, a sock pattern inspired by Tove Jansson’s enchanting original illustrations. Charlotte Stone wanted to capture the gentle magic of Moominvalley, where time slows, flowers bloom endlessly and adventures unfold with quiet charm.

Worked from the top down, the socks begin with a classic ribbed cuff before moving into a landscape of stranded colourwork on the leg. Meadow flowers dance beneath the silhouette of the Moominhouse, while on the foot a curious Moomintroll peeks from the blooms, adding a touch of mischief and delight. The socks feature a ribbed heel, heel flap and gusset.

Sizes
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: approx. 0–1.5” / 0–4 cm of negative ease.
To fit foot circumference: 8 (9, 10.5)“ / 20 (23, 26.5) cm. 

Finished Measurements
Leg Circumference: 7 (8.25, 9.75)“ / 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm.

Foot Circumference: 6.5 (7.5, 9)“ / 16.5 (19, 22.5) cm. 

Leg Length: 7” / 17.5 cm (adjustable). 

Foot Length: Adjustable.

Materials 
Yarn: Arwetta Classic by Filcolana (80% Merino wool, 20% nylon, 210 m / 230 yds – 50 g). 
MC: 1 (2, 2) skein(s) in the colourway Deep Olive 148.
C1: 1 skein in the colourway Granite (melange) 812.
C2: 1 skein in the colourway Bordeaux 245.
C3: 1 skein in the colourway Navy Blue 145.
C4: 1 skein in the colourway Marzipan (melange) 977.

Or approx. 225 (240, 260) yds / 205 (220, 237) m (in MC) and 65 (92, 115) yds / 60 (84, 105) m (in 4 different CCs) of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Jawoll by Lang Yarns or Stroll by Knit Picks.

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for ribbing and St St, sizes 1 and 2 only) and US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for colourwork, all sizes; and for ribbing and St St, size 3 only). 

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn.

Gauge
34 sts × 40 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in 1 × 1 Rib and St St, after blocking, for sizes 1 and 2.

32 sts × 36 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in 1 × 1 Rib and St St, after blocking, for size 3.

34 sts × 36 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in colourwork, after blocking.