Balance Rock Socks

**Balance Rock Toe-Up Socks Knitting Pattern: A Stash-Busting Delight!** Discover the perfect knitting project with our exquisite Balance Rock Toe-Up Socks pattern, inspired by the stunning Balance Rock in Western Massachusetts, where the designer captured these gorgeous modeled shots. These delightful toe-up socks are not only a wonderful way to use up your yarn stash but also perfect for showcasing two complementary colors from two different 50-gram balls. This sock knitting pattern serves as a fantastic introduction to slip stitch knitting, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced knitters alike. It offers two sizes – 8 inches and 9 inches around – ensuring a comfortable fit for everyone's feet. **Materials Needed:** To create your very own Balance Rock Toe-Up Socks, you will require approximately 20-25 grams of main color (MC), which translates to about 110-120 yards, alongside 70-80 grams of assorted contrasting colors (CC), totaling around 320-360 yards. These yarns should be in fingering weight to achieve the best results. You will also need a set of five size US 1 (2.25 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs), a stitch marker, and keep in mind that approximately 5.5 (6.5) yards of yarn are used for each repeat. The designer recommends using yarns that have similar characteristics to ensure that the contrast between the colors remains vivid and eye-catching! A heartfelt thank you goes out to my dedicated testers: smcape, Miissy, DaisyCreations, lynnbeggs, and GayleP for their invaluable feedback and support throughout the development of this pattern. Additionally, a special thanks to the talented Susan Moskwa (http://rogueedits.com) for her exceptional tech editing skills—this pattern truly would not have been possible without all of these incredible contributions. Feel free to create as many pairs of these stunning socks as your heart desires for local craft fairs, auctions, and raffles! With the Balance Rock Toe-Up Socks, you can express your creativity while also contributing to your community. Get started on your knitting journey today and enjoy a satisfying project that keeps your hands busy and your feet cozy.