A banner day is defined as a one worthy of a banner being hung because of its excellence and memorability — what a perfect name for these joyful top-down socks!

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: 1” / 2.5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)“ / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm.
Leg Length: 7.25” / 18.5 cm (adjustable).
Foot Length: 8.75 (9.75, 10.75)” / 22.5 (24.5, 27.5) cm (adjustable).

MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 (1, 2) skein(s) of Baby Paca by The Wandering Flock (50% superwash merino extra fine, 30% baby alpaca, 20% nylon, 400 yds / 366 m – 100 g), colourway Neon Kelly.

Or approx. 300 (375, 425) yds / 274 (343, 389) m of fingering-weight yarn or any yarn you obtain gauge with.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock and Isager Sock Yarn.

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm 9” / 23 cm circular needles (translatable to DPNs or Magic Loop Method) and US 1 / 2.25 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles for toe decreases.

Notions: Stitch markers.

GAUGE
32 sts x 48 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
These top-down socks are knitted in the round. They feature simple right and left twists and a knit and purl texture. The heel is worked as a heel flap. A cute banner motif is repeated on the leg and foot. Lastly, a simple flat toe is worked and toe stitches are grafted together.