Toe-up socks— the fit of a traditional “heel flap and gusset” sock— a fun fade…. All the things I love! Many toe-up socks that I’ve knit have come close to the fit of the heel flap and gusset technique, but they’re always missing something. I figured out what it was and reverse-engineered my favorite fit!

Are you wondering, “But why are we fading into Neverland?” These socks are perfect for those two lonely— maybe One of a Kind—skeins (aka Lost Boys) you have loitering in your stash, or that just went up for sale on your favorite shop. You know they’ll look fantastic together, you just aren’t sure how to get them to play nicely. This is their chance to shine!

Want a DK weight version??? Check out my Fade Into Neverland DK Socks!

Want BOTH versions??? Check out the Fade Into Neverland Set ebook!

This pattern includes both written instructions and a chart, as well as video tutorial support. This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.

This pattern is an intermediate level pattern, but is accessible to an adventurous beginner and beyond.

Includes Video Resources for tutorials on casting on, binding off, special techniques for working the heel, and how to alternate skeins over multiple rounds.

Pattern Details

Sizes
Adult S (M, L)
Finished size: 7”(8”, 9”) /18cm (20cm, 23cm)
Finished size should fit with 0.5” to 1” negative ease, around widest part of foot.

Gauge
8 sts x 12 rows = 1”/2.5cm in stockinette

Yarn
2 - 100g skeins of fingering weight sock yarn; one skein each of two coordinating colors

Sample uses:
lolodidit Loriginal (85% merino/15% nylon; 440 yds/100g)
1 skein each: “Sassenach” (C1) and “Irish Blessing” (C2)

Recommended Needles
US1 (2.25mm) dpns or needles for small circ. knitting

Notions: Tape Measure, Darning Needle, Removable Stitch Markers

For more information and discounts, find Mountain Song Designs on Substack: https://mountainsongdesigns.substack.com/?sd=pf

Substack post about this pattern:
https://open.substack.com/pub/mountainsongdesigns/p/fade-...

YouTube episode with more info: https://youtu.be/6jlazPNOXAI

Pattern is also available on Etsy: https://mtnsongdesigns.etsy.com/

For personal use only.

Copyright 2023 Jocelyn Peters