Available as a limited edition kit from: https://thisisknit.ie/products/christmas-cracker-2023-tow...

A simple colourwork sock for all the family inspired by The Northern Lights. Known as Na Gealáin Thuaidh in Irish which literally translates as “The North Brights”.

The Northbright socks are constructed toe-up and are written for the magic loop method. The sock uses a German short row heel but it is easy to substitute another heel if desired.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 10, 13, 15.5 (18, 20.5, 23) cm, 4, 5, 6 (7, 8, 9)”
Leg Height: 7.5, 10, 10 (13, 13, 13) cm, 3, 4, 4 (5, 5, 5)”

YARN
Fingering weight
MC: 58, 88, 122 (172, 212, 253) metres, 63, 96, 133 (188, 232, 277 ) yards,
CC: 11, 14, 19 (24, 30, 34) metres, 12, 15, 21 (26, 33, 37) yards,

Shown in
Townhouse Yarns, Clarendon Sock (80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 336 m / 400 yds, 100 g) in OOAK

NEEDLES
One 80cm (32”) long circular needle 2.25mm (US 1)
One 80cm (32”) long circular needle 2.5mm (US 1.5)
Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve gauge.

NOTIONS

• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch markers

GAUGE
Stocking st (after blocking)
32 sts and 44 rnds = 10cm / 4” using a 2.25mm (US 1) needle

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Working in the round
• Increasing
• Colourwork
• German short rows

With thanks to Townhouse Yarns