sock knitting pattern "Dead Can Dance" colorwork socks for kids and adults

Dead Can Dance is a sock pattern with stranded colorwork, stripes and embroidery. The pattern is inpired by the Mexican Dia de los Muertos.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

level: medium

The pattern is written and charted. The embroidery is optional.

Size Information

Feel free to knit every foot length that goes well with 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68 and 72 sts for the cuff and foot. EUR shoe sizes: 24/25 to 48/49.

Materials List

Gauge: 34sts/42rnds = 4“/10cm in stockinette stitch with US 1 ½, 2.5mm.

Yarn: sock yarn in 3 or more colors

Amounts needed: ca. 75-100g (depending on your size)

Amounts needed for socks in EUR 40: each color 25g

Needles and tools: DPNs US1 (2.25mm) and 1 ½ (2.5mm) or circular needles same sizes, tapestry needle, scissores, 3 stitch markers (optional). For your embroidery you need yarn in different colors, pearls or pailettes.

Additional Details by the Author

Happy knitting!