Oh, Sunny Day!

Introducing Oh, Sunny Day! - a sock pattern designed especially for the 2024 Summer Sock Box from Marianated Yarns. This design draws inspiration from the colors of June, bringing a sense of the month’s sunshine and blue skies into your knitting.

The pattern features a colorwork technique using elongated, slipped stitches that’s simple enough to pick up and take along to any summer outing, like a barbecue or a day at the beach. It’s designed to be a fun, engaging part of your outdoor activities, not the centerpiece.

Knit from the toe up with a shadow wrap short row heel, these socks come in five sizes, making them a great fit for all the teens and adults in your life. “Oh, Sunny Day!” is all about adding a touch of handknit charm to your summer, whether you’re relaxing at home in the ac or enjoying some beautiful weather outdoors.

Techniques Used:

Turkish cast on

Small circumference knitting in the round with magic loop

Short row heel with shadow wraps

KFB increases

Elongated, slipped stitches

Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bindoff

Finished Measurements:

Gauge: 32 sts and 48 rounds equals 4” (10 cm) in stockinette in the round

Sizing: Adult XS (S, M, L, XL)

Foot circumference (unworn): 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)“ / 15 (18, 20, 23, 25) cm

Recommended to be worn with 1” /2.5 cm negative ease

Foot length: 6.5 (7.75, 9, 10, 11)“ / 16.5 (19.5, 23, 25.5, 28) cm

Suggested leg length is 8.5” / 21.5 cm for all sizes.

Leg and foot length are adjustable with instructions provided to customize fit.

Materials Needed:

Yarn:

155 (195, 245, 276, 320) yards / 142 (178, 224, 252, 293) m of MC 79 (97, 117, 141, 164) yards / 72 (89, 107, 129, 150) m of CC, light fingering weight sock yarn with nylon.

Sample designed with Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon)

Needles:

Size 1 US/ 2.25 mm 32” (81 cm) circular needle (or size needed to achieve gauge)

Notions:

Locking stitch markers

Tapestry needle

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit. If you find a mistake, need pattern support, or are interested in private knitting help/tutoring please write to info@theknittingtutor.net.

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