NEW PATTERN: WHITE HART SOCKS

Oooh doggie it's hot here! We've had 90+ degree (that's 32+ degrees to everyone not living in the US) heat for 2 weeks in a row and I feel like I'm melting. The only good to come of it is that my tomatoes are HUGE, my pepper plants are exploding and my hand knits block dry in about 2 hours. 

So, when it's this hot, the only thing I want to knit is socks. Without futher ado - my latest sock-tastic offering: 

WHITE HART SOCKS

This amazing pair of socks is the result of a collaboration match made in heaven. I worked with Blue Moon Fiber Arts to design a new pattern for their Rockin' Sock Club 2018: Magical Mystery Sock Tour. The inspiration was Mists of Avalon -  one of my favorite books! Which is convenient because these are, hands-down, my favorite toe-up socks I've ever designed and knit. 

Wanna get yourself a pair? You can purchase the pattern here on my website, or on Ravelry.

This weekend only, save 10% at checkout using code SocksOfAvalon (ends at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, August 5th). 

Here's the details about the socks to get you going:

THE STORY 
Inspired by the White Stag of Arthurian legends, also known as the White Hart, the traveling stitches in this sock make me think of antlers, perhaps those worn by the White Stag himself!

MATERIALS

• A copy of White Hart on my website or on Ravelry
• Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight (sock weight; 100% superwash merino; 405 yds / 370 m per 5.15 oz / 146 g), 1 skein: ‘On A Lark’
• US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 32” / 81 cm circular needle
• Locking stitch marker (1, optional)
• Ring stitch marker (1)
• Cable needle
• Row counter (optional)

FINISHED SIZES 
1 (2, 3): 7 (8, 9)” / 18 (20, 23) cm circumference at the widest part of the foot; length of foot is customizable

• Recommended Fit: 1” / 2.5 cm negative ease in circumference, measured at widest part of the foot (while standing), and 15% negative ease in length when measured from the tip of the longest toe to the back of the heel.

PROJECT GAUGE 
32 sts and 46 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch knit in the round, taken after blocking

NOTES

• These socks are worked from the toe-up, using the Magic Loop method, beginning with Judy’s Magic Cast On technique. These socks also feature an anatomical toe shape, a Fleegle Heel (no pick ups!) and are bound o using Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off. Written instructions or links to tutorials are provided for each technique.
• These socks are mirrors of one another, and the pattern section varies in size based on the size of sock being knit. Be diligent in following sizing to ensure you are using the instructions/chart for the size of sock being knit. Each chart and written set of instructions indicates size.
• Instructions are provided for the smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 set of instructions is provided, it applies to all sizes.
• Adjust needle size as necessary to match gauge.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (tutorials provided in pattern):

• Judy’s Magic Cast-On
• Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off