January Socks by Allison Rose

January Socks

Knitting
January 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
200 - 250 yards (183 - 229 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The January Socks are a top down ankle sock with a classic Fair Isle snowflake colorwork design on the cuff.

The cuff is shaped with short rows, and the heel is a heel flap and gusset construction.

Sizes:
One Size (Women’s Medium)

Measurements:
4” / 10cm Foot Width (8” / 20cm Total Circumference)
Length is Adjustable

Suggested Yarn:
MC: 50g Fingering Weight Yarn for Main Color
CC: 5g Fingering Weight Yarn for Contrast Color

Sample is knit in Sandes Garn Sisu in the Colors Dark Blue 6062 and White 1001

Suggested Needles:
2.5mm needles (circular or DPNs)

Guage:
32 Stitches x 42 Rows = 4” x 4” / 10cm x 10cm

Additional Materials:
2 stitch markers (optional)

Techniques Used:
German Twisted Cast-On, Stranded Colorwork, German Short Rows, Picking Up Stitches, Decreasing, Kitchener Bind-Off

If you have any questions about this pattern please feel free to message me on ravelry, DM me on instagram (@allisonroseshaw), or email allisonrosecreates@gmail.com

If you share any pictures of work you make with this pattern on social media please tag me (@allisonroseshaw) and use the hashtag #januarysocks - I’d love to see what you make!