Lunaria by Allison Lutes

Lunaria

Knitting
April 2022
Light Fingering ?
34 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
275 - 492 yards (251 - 450 m)
Teen/Adult Extra Small (Adult Small, Medium, Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Lunaria Socks are a modern, colorful celebration of spring and are named after the Lunaria plant, which has four-petaled flowers that bloom in mid- to late spring. For style inspiration, the Lunaria Socks draw on the floral dresses and ruffled cotton socks I wore to childhood Easter celebrations, updated with tiny bobbles and microstripes. The Lunaria socks are designed to hit mid-ankle, perfect for when the weather starts warming up.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Teen/Adult Extra Small (Adult Small, Medium, Large)
Shown in Adult Small Size with approx. ½” of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 6½ (7½, 8½, 9½)”
Foot Length: Adjustable Note: See Pattern Notes regarding length.
Leg Height: 3¾”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock (55% bamboo, 37% cotton, 8% PBT; 100g/492 yds)
• 611 Jam (MC) – 1 ball
• 605 Lotus (CC) – 1 ball
Needle: US Size 1 (2.25 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 2 (2.75 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (one unique marker to denote bor), stitch holder or waste yarn

GAUGE
34 sts x 46 rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) using smaller ndl after blocking
34 sts x 46 rnds = 4” in stranded knitting using larger ndl after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
These socks are knit in the round from the cuff down and feature a heel flap and gusset. The top of the cuff features a picot edge.

There are two versions offered of the Leg Chart provided for your convenience. The regular version reflects the samples shown, but an Inverse Leg Chart is included for swapping the MC and CC.

Note Regarding Foot Length: Yarn estimates are based on a sock foot length of 8½ (9½, 10½, 11½)”. You may need more or less yarn depending on foot length. For the best fit, knit socks ½” shorter than actual foot length.