Aimee Sher Knitting Patterns
An Arrow to the Moon Socks
An Arrow to the Moon Socks
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Colorwork sock knitting pattern inspired by the cover of the novel of the same name. This haunting novel about star-crossed lovers inspired by Chinese mythology as well as Romeo and Juliet inspired the arrows, moon phases, and stars of this knitting pattern.
This pattern celebrates the mystery of all that is in between… the liminal space of being Asian American diaspora, or whatever cultural in between space you may be in, the and the liminal spaces of being between the start and end of each moon cycle. There is abundant joy to be had in those in between spaces… as we await what is next and grow more into ourselves.
Colorwork socks inspired by the cover of the novel of the same name. This haunting novel about star-crossed lovers inspired by Chinese mythology as well as Romeo and Juliet inspired the arrows, moon phases, and stars of this sock pattern.
This pattern celebrates the mystery of all that is in between… the liminal space of being Asian American diaspora, or whatever cultural in between space you may be in, the and the liminal spaces of being between the start and end of each moon cycle. There is abundant joy to be had in those in between spaces… as we await what is next and grow more into ourselves.
“This is my story for the Asian Americans like me, growing up in places they never quite belonged, and discovering their personal magic in that solitude. ”
Emily X.R. Pan
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Pattern Details
Size Selection
Circumference
A (B, C) with the finished foot circumferences of 7 (8, 9)” / 18 (20, 23) cm
Size A shown on sample. Finished Leg Length
Leg length: 6.5 (7.5, 8)” / 16.5 (19, 20) cm
Leg length adjustable.
Yarn Selection & Yardage
Big Little Yarn Co’s Trusty Sock (Fingering weight / 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon / 400 meters, 437 yards per 100g skein / 4-ply) set with one mini (80 meters, 87 yards, per 20 grams mini-skein). Colors shown in sample are “Spring Rain” (MC) and “Moonglow” (CC) Or fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:
MC: 300-400 yds / 272-356 m CC: 40-70 yds / 37-64 m<
Gauge & Recommended Needles
GAUGE
32 stitches and 38 rounds = 4 x 4” / 10×10 cm, stockinette stitch knit in the round
32 sts and 32 rounds = 4 x 4 ” / 10 x 10 cm, colorwork knit in the round
NEEDLES
Needle A:
US1.5 / 2.5 mm, or size to obtain gauge, in preferred method for knitting in the round for small circumference, (ie. small circulars, DPN’s, or magic loop).
If using small circulars, one more needle of another kind will be needed to complete heel and toe sections. Needle B:
US3 / 3.25 mm or size to obtain gauge on colorwork, in preferred method for knitting in the round for small circumference, (ie. small circulars, DPN’s, or magic loop).
You'll also need...
stitch markers
Skills Required
- Working from a charted pattern for colorwork and managing floats.
- Working in small circumferences using DPN, magic loop, or other method.
- Picking up and knitting from an edge or middle of work.
- Heel flap and gusset construction.
- Working increases and/or decreases at given intervals.
- Grafting with a tapestry needle (sometimes known as "Kitchener stitch").
Accessibility and Pattern Formats
- This pattern comes in a PDF only, with no other accessible formats.
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Pattern Credits
- Tech Editing: Natasha (Northern Knits and Purls)