This is the sibling to the Hug Hat and Mittens – so you can be wrapped in hugs and kisses from head to toe!

The socks use a simple slip-stitch pattern and are written for dpns. I first designed them in December 2020, at a time when we couldn’t hug our friends and family as much as we wanted to. That’s why I thought they would be the perfect gift – a way to knit and share a little joy.

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted on double pointed needles in the round in one piece from the cuff down.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, purl, double pointed needles, in the round, decreasing, slip stitch technique sometimes called mosaic colour work, grafting stitches together. Optional but recommended to create the feeling of joy when joining your stitches: three needle cast off.

YARN
2(3)* 25g balls of Jamieson’s Spindrift in Natural White shade A and one 25g ball in Cardinal shade B.
100% Shetland wool, 105m/114yds per 25g

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
2.5mm set of four double pointed needles.

GAUGE (tension)
34 stitches and 44 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch. I obtained this gauge with 2.5mm needles.
It is important to obtain gauge so do swatch and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
UK size 4-5 However this patterns fits all foot sizes by knitting to desired foot length as highlighted in the pattern.
you will need 3 balls of shade A to knit a size above 5.*

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.