At the start of 2020 I don’t think anyone expected quite what we got from this year. Such lovely double numbers seemed to hold the promise of something great. Many of us had plans to make it a great year. What we imagined and what we got were 2 very different things! My Parallel Universe Socks are my representation of what we dreamed versus what we got. Through it all though, I think there are moments of joy and true human kindness to be found.

This pattern is written for toe up and cuff down so find the version that you most enjoy knitting.

Materials
Needles
2.25 mm/US 1 at least 80-100cm/40” long circular needle or size to obtain gauge for magic loop or 2.25mm/US 1 DPNs

Yarn
Sock weight weight yarn 100g; 400m / 437yds
Sample knitted in Stellar Fibreworks, Journey Sock Yarn, 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon
Colourway: Electrific

Notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge
37 stitches and 49 rows over 10cm/4” stocking stitch in the round, blocked