Who can resist friendly aliens all over their socks. Inspired by the latest headlining news coming from the USA that we are apparently not alone in the universe, I was eager to create some fun, happy alien socks to welcome our intergalatic visitors! These socks are perfect for anyone who loves some sci-fi-UFO mystery and great for any halloween trick or treating activites this season. I think you will probably find me wearing these while chilling in the comfort of my own home, watching some old X-Files episodes. Here´s to hoping our alien visitors are going to be as friendly as the ones found on these socks!

Knit from the top down with a twisted rib cuff, these socks have a no wrap short row heel (video tutorial included) and an easy to knit (no long floats!) stranded colourwork alien pattern in two colours, running throughout the leg and foot. The toe is finished by grafting stitches together. This pattern uses the magic loop circular needle method (but can be knit with 23cm (9 inch) circulars or DPNs).

Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 19 - 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm / 8 (9, 10 ¾) inches
Finished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) inches
Recommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size.
Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details.
Sample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches).

MATERIALS
Yarn - Fingering weight sock yarn
Madelinetosh Twist Light. 75% Merino, 25% Nylon. 384m (420 yds) per 100g. (Gifted to me by Strickcafe yarn shop in Aargau, Switzerland).

Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern, as long as you can obtain the same gauge.

Shown in:
MC: Nocturne. Approx 55g (60g, 70g), 211m / 231 yds (230m / 252 yds, 269m / 294 yds)
CC: Neon Lime. Approx 25g, 96m / 105 yds

Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred.

For colourwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred.

Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.

Gauge
36 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.
34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.

Notions
Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle for sewing in ends.