This pattern is available in the Sheldon’s Summer of Socks Box from Marianated Yarns.

The rhythmic sound of waves gently crashing against the shore fills the air as I wander through the lush, otherworldly forests of my latest planetary mission. I meticulously catalog the alien LunaFlora, marveling at their strange beauty and unique adaptations. Each species I encounter pulses with bioluminescent colors and sings with a gentle hum, their petals like delicate, iridescent wings. Eventually, a salty breeze and the scent of sunscreen pull me to reality. The sun sets, casting a golden glow over the ocean, and for a moment, the line between reality and imagination blurs. Yet, the joy of creating remains a constant, a bridge between the adventures written in the pages of my book and the simple, grounding act of knitting socks under a familiar sun.

These socks are knit top-down, starting with a ribbed cuff. The heel is shaped with a flap and gusset.

measurements 6½ (7½, 8½, 9½)” / 16.5 (19, 21.5, 24) cm finished sock circumference.

yarn Marianated Yarns Practicality; 75% superwash merino / 25% nylon;
463 yds/423 m per 100 g; 1 skein, shown in Sanctuary Moon.

needles Size US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles for small circumference knitting in the round. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

gauge 8 sts and 11 rounds = 1” / 2.5 cm in Stockinette stitch knit in the round; cable and lace 26 st panel = 2¾” / 6.5 cm.

notions Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle, spare needle or stitch holder.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.