Unchained
Unchained is an innovative sock pattern that showcases vertically-stranded color work, making it a fantastic choice for knitters who want to explore color without sacrificing elasticity in their finished garments. In the vibrant sock design pictured, two solid contrast colors beautifully intermingle with a solid main color, offering various coloring options. Feel free to unleash your creativity with a variegated contrast yarn, or try out different combinations from your yarn stash. This versatile technique is perfect for crafting cozy socks without compromising the stretch of the fabric.
This top-down pattern features a garter stitch heel flap and includes a lovely decorative edge, enhancing both the function and aesthetics of the heel flap. The Unchained pattern cleverly combines practicality with style, making it a must-try for sock enthusiasts.
The pattern utilizes innovative Stitch-Maps for your convenience, and comprehensive written instructions are also included to ensure an enjoyable knitting experience.
Yarn Requirements: This pattern calls for a premium fingering weight yarn; specifically, Plucky Feet is recommended for the main color.
Contrast Color Options:
25 yards (22 m) of fingering weight yarn in a variegated color (as displayed), or in a solid option, or
a creative combination of two to eight colors in fingering weight yarn. Each sock features four columns of color, providing plenty of room for creativity. Yarn from your stash of Plucky Feet or Plucky Primo Fingering is perfect for this design. Additionally, the contrast yarn is also used in the decorative two-color version of the Channel Island cast-on, giving you even more opportunities to showcase your color choices.