The Cold Moon is the final full moon of the year, appearing in December. Its name reflects the long, dark nights and the deepening cold of early winter. Many cultures see it as a moon of stillness, completion, and quiet transformation. The yarn and pattern for the socks were created for Yarn Twisters Sock Club December 2025.

Yarn: 1 skein Yarn Twisters Rylyn; 420 yards/115g; 80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon OR any fingering weight yarn

Sample knit with colourway Cold Moon

Gauge: 36 sts by 48 rows equal 4” by 4” in stockinette in the round after blocking

Needles: 2.25 mm (US 1) 40” circular needle; or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: removable stitch marker, cable needle, darning
needle

Finished sizes (approx. foot circumference), worn with approx. 0-1” of negative ease:
Size 1: 7” (women’s shoe size 4 - 6.5)
Size 2: 8” (women’s shoe size 7 - 9.5)
Size 3: 9” (women’s shoe size 10 - 12.5)

Pattern is written for magic loop technique