Color Me Stripes

Discover the beauty of color and texture with this delightful sock knitting pattern, inspired by the vibrant hues from Frankie Grey Fibers. Featuring a creative 5 skein mini set, this pattern allows you to choose three captivating colors to pair with a full skein, providing endless possibilities for your sock designs. Ideal for knitters looking to use one or many contrast colors, this pattern is perfect for utilizing those mini skeins or leftover sock yarns that many of us have stashed away.

Crafted as a top-down sock with a traditional heel flap, this pattern is designed to be worked using the magic loop method. In this approach, needle 1 will be dedicated to knitting the front of the foot, instep, and leg, while needle 2 will handle the back of the foot, leg, and heel construction. With sizes ranging from child to large adult, these versatile socks are perfect for the entire family, ensuring everyone can enjoy their own unique and colorful handmade pair.

The mid-calf length sock sample was knit in size 3 with Frankie Grey Fibers fingering weight ‘Soft Aqua’, using 52g for the main color (MC) along with three charming contrast colors (CC) from the ‘Retro Vibes’ mini set that total 19g. For a shorter sock option, the shortie sock sample was also knit in size 3, using Knit Picks Stroll fingering weight in ‘Dove Heather’ for the MC at 31g and Lang Yarns Jawoll fingering weight in ‘Medallion’ for the CC at 16g. Whether you’re an experienced knitter or just starting out, this pattern will guide you in creating stunning socks that are not only functional but also a fun expression of your creativity and personal style. Start your sock knitting journey today and enjoy the satisfaction of crafting beautiful handmade socks that your loved ones will cherish!