Auld Lang Syne socks | Knitting pattern and Optional kit

Ring in the new year with these cozy socks, designed in stranded colorwork to showcase a beautiful blend of contrasting colors. Inspired by the timeless Scottish song Auld Lang Syne, they are as fun to make as they are to wear—perfect for celebrating traditions in style!

Designed by Louise Robert, the Auld Lang Syne pattern is a heartfelt tribute to the Scottish song that has been sung across generations every New Year’s Eve. Originally transcribed in 1788 by Robert Burns, this timeless melody evokes memories, friendship, and new beginnings.

You have the option to purchase the pattern only or the knitting kit, which contains both the yarn and the pattern needed to knit this project!

THIS KNITTING KIT INCLUDES

• The Auld Lang Syne Socks knitting pattern (sent as a digital pdf format) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.
• LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - SUPER SOCK [75% merino wool sw, 25% nylon; 400 m per 100 g] - shown in
  • A (100G) | Mouton Noir (original version) and Hummus (new version).
  • B (50G) | Klimt (original version) and Klein (new version).
  • C (50G) | Metal (original version) and Belle Brume (new version).

IN ADDITION TO THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

• DPN'S or Circular needles (with cable lenght of 80cm (32'') for magic loop) of 2.5 mm (US 1.5) - or size required to obtain the gauge.
  
• DPN'S or Circular needles (with cable lenght of 80cm (32'') for magic loop) of 2.75 mm (US 2) - or size 0.25 mm larger than required to obtain the gauge.
• Tapestry needle

SIZE - ONE SIZE

Fits all adults. The length of the foot is adjustable.

GAUGE

32 stitches = 10 cm (4'') in stockinette stitch with 2.5 mm needles

NOTE

These socks are worked in stranded colorwork with color A as the main color. The contrasting color changes repeatedly: 12 rounds with B and 12 rounds with C. Feel free to cut the unused color and join it back 12 rounds higher or carry it on the wrong side and tuck it under color A.

This pattern can be worked with 5 DPN’s or with circular needles. If you use DPN’s, please distribute half of the stitches on needles 1 and 2 and the other half of the stitches on needles 3 and 4.

ENJOY! ♥

This pattern is sold in a digital pdf format: a link to download your pattern will be provided once the order is completed and you will also get this link by email (make sure to check your spams if you can't find the email in your inbox)

2022-12-13: Correction in the number of stitches remaining at the end of the turn heel.

2023-09-28: Correction to gusset section for the total number of stitches and sole side.

2023-10-02: Correction made to row 1 of the turn heel and adjustment of the number of stitches for the gusset. Sorry for the inconvenience 😊