It Takes a Gingerbread Village Socks

Celebrate the sweetest season of the year with the It Takes a Gingerbread Village socks – a festive colourwork sock pattern inspired by classic winter baking and storybook holiday scenes.
These charming socks feature a band of gingerbread houses, gingerbread people, and traditional festive motifs wrapping around the leg and foot, creating your very own knitted gingerbread village. With their detailed stranded design and cosy feel, they’re perfect for snuggling up by the tree, sipping hot chocolate, or gifting to someone who adores Christmas traditions.

Knit in the round using Drops Fabel, these socks are warm, durable, and ideal for everyday holiday wear. The pattern is written for 5 sizes, making it easy to create matching family socks or personalise the fit for yourself or a loved one.

If you enjoy festive colourwork, seasonal sock knitting, and little details that tell a story, this pattern is a joy from cast-on to cast-off.

Pattern Details:
Yarn: Drops Fabel (4-ply / fingering weight)
Needles: 2.25 mm circulars for magic loop
Gauge: 36st x 38 rows in stockingette
Construction: Top-down, knit in the round, stranded colourwork with german short row heel
Sizes: 5 adult sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL) with adjustable foot length
Skill Level: Intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with colourwork and following charts