{"product_id":"midsommar-socks","title":"Lenz Socks – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMidsommar Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e are the sister pattern to my \u003cstrong\u003eLenz Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e: while the latter celebrate the first blossoms of spring, the \u003cstrong\u003eMidsommar Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e shine a spotlight on all the summer flowers. They are named after the Swedish midsommar festivities, which honor the longest day of the year and the arrival of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socks are knit from the cuff down, starting with half-twisted rib. After that, a colourwork section lets a variety of wildflowers bloom on the leg of the sock, with two butterflies fluttering among them. And the special \"knit by numbers\" charts spare you the effort of counting stitches! The heel and foot are knitted in one colour, except for a delicate colourwork detail on the toe.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the plants on the socks are inspired by actual wildflowers native to Central Europe. At the end of the pattern, I am showing you which species are depicted. I think it is worth knowing the names of all the beauties that delight us with their blossoms in summer – and not just us, but also all the wild bee and butterflies that need our support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 sizes, corresponding to shoe size EU 36–39 (40–41) 42–44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended yarn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingering weight sock yarn in one main colour and one contrast colour, e.g. Erika Knight Moorland Mohair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn estimates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMain colour:\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 260 (290) 320 m \/ 280 (320) 350 yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContrast colour:\u003c\/span\u003e approx. 70 (70) 75 m \/ 75 (75) 85 yds\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDPNs (5 needles per set) OR circular needles with minimum length of 80 cm (32”) (if you prefer to knit socks with the Magic Loop method), sizes 2 mm (US 0) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers, tapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStockinette:\u003c\/span\u003e 34 stitches x 46 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on 2 mm (US 0) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColourwork:\u003c\/span\u003e 34 stitches x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eadvanced beginner to intermediate (not suitable for a first colourwork knit, but definitely easier than it looks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques (explanation\/tutorial included):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estranded colourwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eduplicate stitch embroidery (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"greenermakes","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":56499896451403,"sku":"g-7456544","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":56499896484171,"sku":"g-7456544","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7994\/3499\/files\/IMG_1422.jpg?v=1770976941","url":"https:\/\/greenermakes.com\/en\/products\/midsommar-socks","provider":"greenermakes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}