Is there in English a medical term to describe the state of euphoria triggered by Xmas? “Chrisphoria” maybe?. Yes, definitely, Christmastime freaks me out. Rarely have I enjoyed a glass of wine so much than when I strolled through Christmas markets in Germany with a glass of Glühwein (hot wine) steaming between my fingers. The lights, the food, the smells, the ornaments… they blow my mind. This fleeting lunacy unleashes a burst of my knitting imagination, and I barely have time to draw the first sketch for a pattern, then another one makes its appearance at the rhythm of a Nadala (as we call carols here in Barcelona)l. The thing is, of course, that my mind won’t come up with a pattern that doesn’t include at least one of these: firs, reindeer, mistletoe, snow, holly, garlands…

Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Adult Extra Small (Small, Medium 1, Medium 2, Large)

Yarn: Any sock or fingering weight yarn,
Sample shown in
MC — Flora by Drops (65% wool, 35% alpaca: 50g — 210 m) color 18 — 50 (50, 50, 60, 70) g
CC — Flora by Drops (65% wool, 35% alpaca: 50g — 210 m) color 02 — 20 (20, 20, 20, 20) g

Needles: 2,5 mm / US 1.5, 24” — 32” circulars or 4 dpns
Note, the pattern is written for magic loop technique, but it can be easily adapted to dpns or other sock knitting technique.

Notions: 3 stitch markers (1 different for BOR) • tapestry needle

Gauge: 32 sts x 40 rnds in stockinette st = 10x10 cm / 4x4’’ knit in the round and blocked

Notes: Nadala socks is a classic cuff to toe sock pattern, with a reinforced heel-flap and short row heel turn.
The pattern differs for the right and left leg. Follow the instructions for both legs, unless otherwise stated.
A photo tutorial for Dutch heel and toe, as for the Latvian Braid are provided in the pattern.
Please, note the colorwork is charted only.
Please, read the whole pattern carefully before you start knitting. As the pattern gives detailed calculation for all sizes, I recommend that you highlight all numbers related to your size in order to have an easy overview of the pattern.