The designer Veera Välimäki loves twilight, that special moment when shadows stretch and whisper secrets to the horizon. The stars are slowly waking up, shy and shimmering, reminding us that even in the softest of shadows, light still resides. Her Blue Hour socks are inspired by that twilight moment: they are soft and gentle, but still hold the secrets of light hidden in the beautiful, yet simple, lace detail.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: 0–1” / 0–2.5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7.5 (8.75, 9.75)“ / 19 (22, 25) cm.

Leg Length: 6” / 15 cm (adjustable).

Foot Length: Adjustable.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Earth by Life in the Long Grass (70% Merino wool, 20% yak, 10% nylon, 438 yds / 400 m – 100 g), 1 skein in the colourway Blue Mountain.

Or approx. 340 (385, 420) yds / 310 (350, 385) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Arwetta by Filcolana, Sock Yarn by Isager or Mieli by Aara Yarn.

Needles: US 2 / 2.5 mm and US 0 / 2 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needles, or DPNs if not using the Magic Loop method.

Notions: 3 stitch markers.

GAUGE
32 sts x 34 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in Lace Patt and St St, after blocking.