Choose three colours of yarn from light to dark and fade them together throughout the textured stitches of this top-down sock. These socks were inspired by my Glittering Snowscape Shawl, a delightful collage of eyelets and textured knit purl patterns. Life in the Long Grass’ High Twist Sock base produces crisp and lively stitches as you work some simple lace, ribbing, a fun Pillar Stitch technique, and several other simple stitch patterns. The heel features a garter stitch heel flap followed by gusset shaping. Instructions include notes to help customise your foot length. Treat your toes to this colourful collage of stitches! Sizes 1 [2, 3, 4, 5] Finished Measurements 7 [8, 9, 10, 11]″ / 18 [20, 23, 25, 28]cm ankle and foot circumference. Measurements taken after blocking. Size 3 shown on a size US 13 / EU 47 size foot that has a 10.5″ / 27cm foot circumference. The photographed sock fits with 1.5″ / 4cm of negative ease. Socks are designed to fit an actual foot circumference of 8 [9, 10, 11, 12]″ / 20 [23, 25, 28, 30]cm. The socks are designed to fit with negative ease. Choose a size with a finished foot circumference measurement that is approximately 1″ / 2.5cm smaller than your actual foot circumference, so that the sock will fit nice and snug on your foot. The lengths of the cuff, ankle, and foot are easily customizable by knitting more textured pattern repeats for a longer ankle or foot or fewer textured pattern repeats for a shorter ankle or foot. YarnFingering weight YardageApproximately 300 [350, 380, 400, 440]yds / 274 [320, 347, 366, 402]m totalThe sample used about an equal amount of yarn for all 3 colors. I recommend having a bit more than the total recommended yardage to give yourself more freedom with your faded colour transitions. Needles US 1 / 2.25mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge Magic loop method is used for knitting in the rnd. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the Magic Loop technique. https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc You can use DPNs if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with knitting with DPNs. https://youtu.be/y9bvVy08PeE Notions3 stitch markers, tapestry needle Gauge32 sts & 50 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking Westknits WorkshopsLooking for some more inspiration while you wait to knit the Contrast Blast Socks? Check out my online workshops all about working with colour, sock knitting, and designing your own shawls!https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshops Westknits Kits We have dozens of curated colour palettes to inspire your next Westknits project. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen & Penelope! We ship worldwide!https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/pages/westknits-kits Life in the Long Grass High Twist Sock (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 400yds / 366m per 100g skein)Gold SocksColour A - Glitter (lightest)Colour B - ChaiColour C - Toffee (darkest)Blue SocksColour A - Flurry (lightest)Colour B - Thaw Colour C - Blue Ice (darkest)
