DESIGN INSPIRATION

The Super Sprinkle Socks add a bit of pizzazz to your cozy vanilla socks, just like sprinkles on vanilla ice cream! These socks are sprinkled with a no-purl texture that is easy to knit and easy to memorize. These socks make a great “step-up” for those who are looking to venture beyond vanilla sock-making. The pattern features instructions for making these in a traditional mid-calf length and in a shortie length that is perfect for enjoying with your summer ice cream with sprinkles.

CONSTRUCTION

The Super Sprinkle Socks are knit cuff-down, beginning with a German Twisted Cast-On and 2x2 rib. The leg and foot of the sock feature an all-over no-purl texture. A traditional heel flap and gusset make for a great overall fit, and a rounded toe and Kitchener stitch finish off the sock.

PATTERN INFORMATION

Difficulty Rating
EASY: Project is worked in the round from the cuff down and includes slipped stitches, increases, and decreases. Kitchener stitch is used to finish off the toe.

Recommended Yarn
Sock by Teal Torch Knits, 75% superwash merino wool/25% nylon, 463 yds (423 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g): 1 skein (shown in Mermaid Moonsets) OR approximately 400 yds (366 m) light fingering to fingering weight yarn.

This pattern will play nicely with any fingering weight merino/merino nylon blend yarn in solid, tonal, speckled, self-striping, or lightly variegated colorways.

Needles/Notions

• US #1 (2.25 mm) 32-40” (80-100 cm) circular, or five double pointed needles; OR size needed to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry needle for Kitchener stitch and weaving in ends.
• 3 stitch markers.

Gauge
36 sts and 48 rnds to 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US #1 (2.25 mm) needles.
Pattern gauge was measured after washing and blocking.

Sizes Available
48 {56, 64, 72, 80} sts

Finished Measurements
5.25 {6.25, 7, 8, 9}” (13.5 {15.8, 18, 20.3, 22.6} cm) leg and foot circumference, unstretched.
Recommended fit is 0.5-1” (1-2.5 cm) negative ease.

The model has a ball of foot measurement of 8.5” (21.5 cm) and leg measurement of 8.5” (21.5 cm) and is wearing a 64 sts sample. The model typically wears 64-st vanilla socks.

To get the best fit, choose the size with the CO stitch count closest to what you would CO for vanilla socks using your preferred needle size and sock yarn.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.