The Strawberry Moon is the name for the full moon in June, the last full moon of spring or the first of summer, depending on the year. The name comes from Native American (especially Algonquin) and European traditions, marking the time when wild strawberries ripen and are ready to harvest. The yarn and pattern for the socks were created for Yarn Twisters Sock Club June 2025.

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

Sample knit with colourway Strawberry 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, 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