No artifact is more associated with Star Wars than the lightsaber. Used in close combat, the lightsaber is an energy weapon that can block blaster hits and cut through almost anything. While all lightsabers have the same general design—kyber crystal core, pommel cap, hand grip, control panel, main hilt, focusing lens, and blade emitter—certain features, especially the color of the blade, make them unique to their bearer. Originally clear, the crystal changes color when someone attuned to the Force awakens it.

Beginning with the lightsaber hilt, these over-the-knee tube socks are worked from the top down in the round. Ribbing in the cuff ensures they’ll stay in place, while minimal leg shaping and lack of heel shaping allows for a multitude of sizes. The blade can be knit in any color, leaving it up to the knitter to decide if they’re a Jedi, a Sith, or something in between.

SIZES
S (M, L)
Shown in size M.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 6½ (7½, 8½) in. / 16.5 (19, 21.5) cm
Leg Circumference: 9 (10¼, 10¾) in. / 23 (26, 27.5) cm

YARN
Fingering weight (super fine #1) yarn, shown in SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 425 yd. / 388 m per 4 oz. / 115 g hank)
Color A: Silver (light gray), 1 hank
Color B: Cauldron (black), 1 hank
Color C: Grape Jelly (purple), 2 hanks

NEEDLES
US 0 / 2 mm, 40 in. / 100 cm long circular needle, or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles
US 1 / 2.25 mm, 40 in. / 100 cm long circular needle, or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
34 sts and 44 rnds = 4 in. / 10 cm in St st with larger needles
Make sure to check your gauge.