The “Fast as FUN” socks are simply what the name implies: They are fast and fun to knit.

They are made using fingering weight yarn held double for both the main colour and the contrasting colour.

Each round is only knitted using one colour, alternating the working yarn at the beginning of round. The simple but effective stripy texture only uses knits and purls and is very easy and encouraging to knit.

The special thing about this sock pattern is that it can be knitted in whichever direction you prefer (toe-up or top-down) using the same stitchpattern in general and the exact same instructions for the heel.

The heel is constructed with “short rows” using ssk/ k2tog and picking up the stitches again later out of these decreases. This technique creates an interesting line at the sides of the heel. I call this way of knitting the heel my “Lazy Reversible Heel”.

This pattern is written for magic loop knitting. But for an experienced sock knitter it would be easy to adapt it to DPNs as well.

The ”Fast as FUN” socks are perfect for using scrap yarn. You could either hold two different yarns together for one colour or stripe them in sections. This is the perfect opportunity to play with colours and leftovers!
These socks would make a perfect last minute gift knit for Christmas!

SIZES 1 (2) 3 (4)
fitting european sizes: 36-38, (39-41), 42-45, (46-48)
or US sizes: 5.5 -7, (7.5 -9), 9.5 -11.5, (12 -13.5)

MATERIALS
Yarn: Fingering weight sock yarn held double for both main colour (background for pattern) and contrast colour (heel, toe, cuff, textured pattern).
Main Colour: 60, (70), 80, (90) g
Contrast Colour: 40, (50), 60, (70) g

Needles: 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles
3 mm / US 2 circular needles for the ribbing

Gauge: 24 sts / 33 rows in pattern for 10x10 cm / 4x4 inches (lying flat after blocking)

Notions: 2 stitchmarkers, 1 progresskeeper, scissors, tapestry needle