Ghostly Gathering Socks by Carol-Lynn Gee

Ghostly Gathering Socks

Knitting
October 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
1, (2, 3)
English
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A fair isle-inspired ghostly gathering to keep your toes cozy in the crisp autumn. Featuring simple stranded colourwork and little ghosts, this is a project that’s sure to keep you entertained as the days get shorter.

These socks are knit ankle cuff down and in the round with a short row heel.

There are three sizes in circumference and the length is adjustable.

Sizing:
Sizes 1, (2, 3)
To fit foot circumference: 8.5 (9.5, 10.5) in/21.5 (24, 26.5) cm
I recommend approximately 1” of negative ease, depending on your preference for sock tightness

Yarn:
Shown in (size 2):
Colour A (MC): Hobbii Unicorn in Caramel (130 yds)
Colour B (CC1): Hobbii Unicorn in Cream (90 yds)
Colour C (CC2): Knit Picks Stroll in Grizzly Heather (115 yds)

This pattern has also been tested using:
Tailor Yarns the Essential Sock
Sandnes Garn Sisu
Knit Picks Hawthorne
Grey Cap Knits Platinum Sock

Gauge:
36 sts x 40 rounds= 10 cm (4”) in colourwork using 3.00 mm (US 2.5) needles
Colourwork is worked on 3.00 mm needles, with ribbing and stockinette worked on 2.50 mm needles

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