The Teenage Dream Socks are knitted from the toe up. They feature simple stripes, a short-row heel and a long leg. These lightweight socks can be paired with any outfit, and you can play with bold colours or stick to classic combinations — the choice is yours! The design was inspired by Katy Perry’s song, which evokes memories of the excitement of first love.

Sizes
1 (2) 3

Finished measurements
Foot size: EUR 38 (40) 42 / US 7.5 (9.5) 12.
Length of the sock leg: 23 (25) 27 cm / 9 (10) 10.5”.
Foot circumference: 21 (23) 24 cm / 8.25 (9) 9.5”.

Yarn
Approx. 350 (380) 400 m / 380 (420) 440 yds of fingering-weight yarn.
Samples knitted with: 2 (2) 2 skeins of Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn (400 m / 435 yds / 100 g, 90% merino, 10% polyamide), photographed in colourways Harajuku (main colour for the pink sample pair and stripes for the yellow sample pair) and Butter (main colour for the yellow sample pair and stripes for the pink sample pair).

Needles
2.5 mm / US 1.5 dpns or long circular needles if you use the Magic Loop technique.

Other materials
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge
28 sts × 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 × 4” in stockinette stitch with 2.5 mm / US 1.5 needles (after blocking).