Fair Isle Sock MKALendar

Embark on a delightful knitting adventure with the Fair Isle Sock MKALendar! Over the course of 25 days, you'll create a stunning pair of mid-calf or knee-high socks using the captivating art of stranded colorwork. These socks are crafted from the toe up and require fingering-weight sock yarn, allowing for a soft and comfortable fit. The pattern features toes, ribbed cuffs, and forethought peasant heels with short-row mini gussets, all beautifully worked in a single color for an elegant finish.

Each day of the MKALendar reveals a unique stranded colorwork chart, presenting you with endless possibilities. While all charts can be executed using just two colors, you have the freedom to incorporate as many hues as you desire! Your color palette will dictate whether your socks display classic or modern adaptations of traditional Fair Isle motifs. Regardless of how many colors you select, each colorwork round is designed to be knit with just two colors, ensuring short floats that make for a neat and tidy project. Plus, we provide helpful tips on how to choose and effectively use your colors to make your socks pop!

This versatile pattern accommodates a wide range of sizes with five options for foot circumference and two choices for leg length. You can easily adjust foot length, leg length, and leg circumference within the pattern, with detailed calf shaping instructions included to ensure a perfect fit tailored to your preference.

Gauge for this pattern is 34 stitches × 42 rounds = 10 cm / 4" in stranded colorwork, blocked, making it essential to maintain this tension to achieve optimal results. Whether you are an experienced knitter or looking to expand your skills, the Fair Isle Sock MKALendar is the perfect project to enhance your knitting repertoire and bring your creative vision to life! Get ready to enjoy the rich tradition of Fair Isle knitting while creating beautiful, personalized socks that you’ll cherish for years to come.