This pattern is meant for your most highly speckled yarn and is intended to help you celebrate your favorite “difficult to use” skeins with something just beyond a plain stockinette sock.

Designed in collaboration with Back Loop Yarn Co.

Yarn

You’ll need one (1) approx. 100 g highly variegated and/or speckled skein and one optional (1) 20 g mini of fingering weight yarn.

Sample shown in: Back Loop Yarn Co. Sock Set. 80% SW Merino/20% Nylon. 480 yd/120 g. Colorway: Galaxy Sock Set (Nebula with Moon Landing).

Needles & Notions

• US 1/2.25 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles.
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Small gauge crochet hook (optional)

Gauge

US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 sts x 12 rows per inch in stockinette (unblocked).

Sizes

1 (2, 3) to fit foot circumference of approximately 8-9” (9-10”, 10-11”)

Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1. Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.

Approximate Yardage

250 - 350 yds.