PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    FO
  
    Started
    5/5/2022
  
    Completed
    6/25/2022
  
    Pattern Name
    Vanilla Handspun Socks
  
    Designer
    Me
  
    Yarn
    76 grams // Hand dyed, Handspun // Paradise Fibers Premium Sock Blend
  
    Needles
    US 1 // 2.25mm, 40" circular

NOTES

These are my first hand dyed, handspun socks. It was quite the process, but I must say that I feel very cosy when I am wearing these time intensive socks.

PATTERN NOTES {Vanilla Toe-Up Socks]

CO 8 (Judy’s Magic Cast On)
US 1, 2.25mm, two-at-a-time socks, magic loop
Alternate between Increase rounds [M1R, M1L (both needles)] and Knit rows until 44 stitches (22 stitches each needle)
Knit rows until foot reaches 7.5”
Fleegle Heel (used the tutorials under resources)
After heel rows, add increases to each needle (every other row) until there are 48 stitches (26 stitches each needle) — to best fit my ankle width
Knit until I like the sock length (or to use up as much yarn as possible)
Finish with a 1x1 rib and use tubular bind-off for stretchy rib finish

RESOURCES

Fleegle Heel + Fleegle Heel No Holes
SSP // Very Pink Knits // Youtube
Tubular Bind Off in the Round // Knitting with Suzanne Bryan // Youtube

Final Thoughts

This is my go-to vanilla sock pattern. One change to consider, if I could do it again, I think I would add 4 more stitches after the heel to give a bit more room for the 1x1 rib or go up several sizes of knitting needles after the heel.

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