Cozy Season Socks

This pattern went through professional tech editing before the test.

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Please only apply if you agree with the testing requirements. Thank you!

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When I made the COZY SEASON socks, I wanted to create a pattern that brings you joy when the days get shorter and darker again. Depending on the colors you choose, the COZY SEASON socks either spark fall vibes or can get you in the mood for the festive season in late December. 

The COZY SEASON socks are worked cuff down and have a well-fitting heel flap and gusset construction. The short sections of colorwork make these sock a super fun project. You’ll get through the cuff fast to see the colorwork unfold for the first time. Then you can indulge in quick and mindless Stockinette for the foot, before you finished off the sock withthe second colorwork section and simple toe decreases.

The COZY SEASON socks come in 6 sizes, so that you can make them for all your loved ones. For me, they are the perfect gift knit. I already made three different pairs because it’s so much fun to see them in different color combinations. 

I hope you will love them just as much as I do! Happy knitting!

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You can work with any yarn you like as long as you get exact gauge.

Recommended yarn: Retrosaria Mondim (100 g, 385 m / 421 yds, 100% portuguese wool)

For two contrasting socks (as pictured):
C1: 303 (wine red) - 20 (22, 30, 38, 42, 50) g
C2: 304 (pink) - 20 (22, 30, 38, 42, 50) g
C3: 100 (white) - 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) g

For two identical socks:
C1: 303 (wine red) - 25 (28, 38, 46, 52, 64) g
C2: 304 (pink) - 15 (16, 22, 30, 32, 36) g
C3: 100 (white) - 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) g

Please note that these values are only estimates. Changes in yarn or gaugeas well as changes of the pattern can result in a different yardage.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) with a finished foot circumference of

15 (17, 19, 20.5, 22.5, 24.5) cm
6 (6.75, 7.5, 8, 8.75, 9.5) "

COZY SEASON socks are intended to be worn with 1 cm / 0.5 " of negative to neutral ease around your foot.

For detailed measurements please see the schematic that I included in the pictures of this testing call.

- knit and purl stitches
- Tubular Cast On
- stranded colorwork

NEEDLES
2.5 mm needles (or size to obtain gauge with)

TOOLS
A tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in the ends, one removeablemarker and three stitch markers.

REQUIRED

• You can meet the deadline (Nov 22th 2024).
• You need to get gauge. Working the pattern at a different gauge is not possible.
• You do not make changes to the pattern without talking to me first.
• You keep an eye out for the messages here in the yarnpond chat, as this is the ONLY place where I answer questions and announce potential pattern updates.

On Nov 22th 2024 you have

• knit the one complete sock, washed and blocked it
• created a Ravelry project page for it that is connected to the pattern (use the pre-release code TEST-HHK-PJND76 to establish the connection)
• added at least 2 good qualitiy pictures of the worn sock taken outside during daylight to your Ravelry project
• filled out the feedback form here on yarnpond

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OPTIONAL

It would be wonderful if you could share as many pictures as you feel comfortable with on Instagram or on your preferred social media. Both progress pictures and finished object pictures are welcome. But this part is completely optional.
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The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

Every tester who meets the requirements will get:

• the final version of the pattern, when the test is over and the pattern went through a second round of tech editing.
• a 50% discount code that can be used for all my self-published patterns in my Ravelry store. I will send the code out to all testers who met all requirements when the test is over.

The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress.