Blue hawaii socks

Blue Hawaii Socks by Corrina Ferguson

What Is Being Made

Blue Hawaii Socks are a pair of knitted socks designed by Corrina Ferguson for picnicknits.com. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating fitted socks in two sizes: small/medium (S/M) and medium/large (M/L). The socks are worked in the round using circular needles, making them ideal for knitters seeking a classic sock project with intermediate-level complexity.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project uses knitting as both the primary craft and overall technique. The socks are constructed by working in the round using circular needles, which is a fundamental method for sock construction that eliminates the need for seaming. This technique creates seamless, tubular fabric that conforms comfortably to the foot and leg.

Stitches Used

The Blue Hawaii Socks pattern employs several essential knitting stitches:

• Knit (k) – the fundamental stitch that forms the base fabric
• Purl (p) – used to create texture and pattern variation
• Yarn Over (yo) – creates decorative eyelet holes, typically used in lace or textured sections
• Knit 2 Together (k2tog) – a right-leaning decrease that reduces stitch count
• Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk) – a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches knitwise individually to the right needle, then inserting the left needle through the front of both stitches and knitting them together
• Purl 2 Together (p2tog) – a decrease worked on the purl side
• Stockinette in the Round – the primary fabric structure, created by knitting every round

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for Sugarbee Studios Politically Incorrect Superwash Merino/Nylon Sock Yarn in the K'mon-I-Wanna-Leia Colorway. A single skein of 100 grams containing 462 yards provides sufficient yardage for both socks. This yarn weight is classified as 4-ply, a standard sock yarn weight that creates a durable, fitted fabric suitable for everyday wear. The merino and nylon blend offers softness combined with durability and easy care through machine washing.

Needles and Tools

Construction requires one pair of Size One 40" Addi Circular Needles (2.5mm). The 40-inch length accommodates the full circumference of the sock leg while working in the round. Additionally, a tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends and any finishing work.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of approximately 30 stitches and 44 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch worked in the round. Two sizes are provided: small/medium (S/M) and medium/large (M/L), with stitch counts clearly differentiated throughout the pattern. The S/M size is listed first, followed by the M/L size in parentheses. The S/M socks begin with a cast-on of 60 stitches, while the M/L version uses 72 stitches, allowing for customization based on foot and leg measurements.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty. Knitters should be comfortable with fundamental stitches, working in the round with circular needles, and understanding basic decreases. The combination of knit and purl stitches, along with yarn overs and various decreases, provides a moderate challenge suitable for knitters with some prior experience.