Summer Waltz

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Walk among the dancers as the wind sways the flowers, the birds sing, and the golden rays light up the stage. With gardens in full bloom, the world is alive, and the sky is filled with the waltz of butterflies. From perfectly manicured garden beds to wildflower meadows, the butterflies are drawn to the blooming bouquet. This pair of socks is inspired by nature’s ballerinas and the season of colorful blooms. 

Finished Circumferences

7.25 (8.25, 9.25)” /18.5 (21, 23.5) cm with 0-0.5”/0-1.25 cm of negative ease

Gauges

32 sts x 40 rnds = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette St/Colorwork on large needles 

32 sts x 44 rnds = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette St on smaller needles

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn; MC: 300 yds/274 m; CC: 220 yds/201 m 

Sample used: Newburgh Yarn Co, Soft Sock; 85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon; 437 yds/400 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; MC: 1 hank of Antler Ivory. CC: 1 hank of Lake Life

Needles

US1.5/2.5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge 

US2/2.75 mm - 9”/23 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

2 stitch markers (1 unique marker for beginning of the round) 

Tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape, and blocking tools

Skills Required

Basic knitting skills 

Knitting in the round 

Colorwork - from a chart or willingness to learn

Slipping stitches 

Picking up stitches 

Short rows 

Increasing and Decreasing 

Grafting (YouTube tutorial included)