Over Left Socks
Transform your leftover sock yarn into a stunning pair of socks with this delightful, multi-colored design! Using five vibrant colors, this beautiful sock pattern is worked with only one color at a time, making it perfect for knitters who love experimenting with color. The clever slip stitch pattern gives an intricate appearance, while remaining straightforward to execute, ensuring both novice and experienced knitters can enjoy the process.
Skills Required
This project will enhance your knitting skills as you practice:
- Knit and purl stitches in the round
- Decreases to shape your sock
- Increases for seamless transitions
- Slipped stitches for added texture
- Picking up stitches for the heel and cuff
- Kitchener Stitch for a polished toe finish
Yarn Requirements
You will need fingering weight sock yarn in approximately the following amounts to create your colorful masterpiece:
- Main Color: 45 (55, 65) grams or 150 (190, 220) yards
- Contrast Colors 1-4:
- Small: 17g (70 yards) each color
- Medium: 21g (90 yards) each color
- Large: 25g (115 yards) each color
Needle Size
For this pattern, you will need Size US1.5 (2.5mm) needles, perfect for creating small circumference projects in the round, ensuring your stitches are tight and cozy.
Gauge
Achieve the perfect fit by maintaining a gauge of 36 stitches and 80 rounds in the slip stitch pattern on US1.5 (2.5mm) needles, which equals 4” (10cm) when worked in the round. Each repeat of the slip stitch pattern measures approximately 1" (2.5cm) tall, ensuring consistency throughout your knitting.
Other Materials
Gather a few additional tools to complete your sock project:
- A stitch holder or waste yarn for temporary stashing
- 2 stitch markers to help track your rounds
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing
Embrace your creativity and use up your sock yarn stash to create unique, stylish socks that showcase your personal flair. This slip stitch pattern not only looks impressive but is also an enjoyable knitting experience. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself, these socks will surely become a staple in your wardrobe!
