Cruel Summer Socks

Discover the delightful Cruel Summer Socks, inspired by the iconic pink and blue Lover bodysuit featured in The Eras Tour. This unique knitting pattern offers easy-to-follow written and picture instructions for a range of techniques. If you're a beginner or prefer visual learning, you might find watching a video tutorial helpful for mastering the techniques involved. These stylish socks are knitted in the round from the cuff down to the toes. While I typically use small circular needles, you can opt for the magic loop method or double-pointed needles (DPNs) according to your personal preference.

Techniques You'll Learn: This pattern covers essential knitting techniques such as knitting in the round, decreasing with k2tog (knit two together) and SSK (slip, slip, knit), increasing using YO (yarn over), picking up stitches, and finishing with the Kitchener stitch (detailed instructions included in the pattern). Plus, you'll explore the fun of colorwork!

Yarn Recommendations: For these socks, I recommend using any DK weight yarn. In my sample, I chose Valley Yarn Superwash DK (25m/50g) in a beautiful palette of pink, wild rose, and light blue. The total amount of yarn you'll need can vary based on foot size. For example, if you're knitting a medium sock for a UK size 6 foot, you'll need approximately 47g of yarn for the standard length sock.

Gauge: To ensure the perfect fit, knit your swatch in stockinette stitch. The target gauge is 24 stitches and 34 rows per 4 inches. Achieving this gauge will help you create a comfortable and snug pair of socks that you can enjoy wearing or gifting.

Whether you're an experienced knitter or just getting started, the Cruel Summer Socks pattern is the perfect project to enhance your skills while creating something fashionable and cozy. Embrace your creativity and add these gorgeous socks to your knitting repertoire today!