One of three bonus patterns exclusively in my Full Moon Socks ebook.

Once in a Blue Moon. We’ve all heard this saying. It means there is a second full moon within the same calendar month which usually only occurs every 2.5 to 3 years, hence the saying referring to something rare. It can also mean the third of four full moons in a season. The term “blue moon” originated in the 16th century and sometimes the moon can actually appear bluish due to particles of dust or ash in the atmosphere. It seemed fitting to name one of the bonus patterns Blue Moon!

Finished size
Medium (Large) 8”/20 cm (8 ½”/22 cm) circumference after blocking

Yarn
John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock 4 ply
60% Exmoor Blueface Superwash 20% Corriedale Superwash 10% Zwartbles 10% Nylon
50 grams 200 meters per skein (218 yards)
2 (3) skeins or 400 (425) yards or 350 (375) meters of fingering weight
Shown in Plashes in size Medium
Yarn usage will vary depending on length of leg and foot.

Gauge
36 stitches over 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette, blocked

Needles
US 1 (2.25 mm) or size to obtain gauge, double pointed, set of 5

Notions
Two unique stitch markers
Cable needle (5” double pointed US 1/2.25 mm sock needles work great)
Tapestry needle