This is one of a set of very easy sock patterns part of the Vanilla Sundae Sock Set - also available together in an ebook for the best total price and bonus vanilla sock guide.

The little splashes of color in this main color reminded me of a scoop of peppermint ice cream, and the stripes of peppermint sticks. These easy socks feature little stripes throughout the foot and leg, and are perfect for sock sets, mini skeins (especially 10g ones), and scraps! This pattern is great for knitters new to changing colors, as instructions for how to do so are included. I remember when I first started knitting, I stuck with one color projects for a long time because I had no idea how you were supposed to change colors! (This was pre-youtube days…). So this is a great pattern for new knitters looking to expand their skill set.

I used 6 contrast colors for each sock, but you can use anywhere from 1 to 12 contrast colors for each sock depending on what you have in your stash! Three children sizes and four adult sizes are included. The widths of the stripes are adjusted to accommodate different foot lengths, while maintaining the look of narrow contrast stripes with wide main color stripes.

Construction
Socks are knit toe-up, with 5 thin CC stripes on the foot that alternate with wider MC stripes. These socks use a shadow wrap short row heel, in which you don’t need to wrap the stitches, but you can use another heel method if you prefer. After finishing the heel, the 5 stripes are repeated on the leg in reverse order. It is finished with a 2x2 ribbed cuff, with a decorative trim that uses 2 of the stripe contrast colors of your choosing. In the sample, I mismatched the trim.

Sizes
Toddler (Child S, L) (Adult S, M, L, XL)
Stitch count: 40 (44, 48) (56, 64, 72, 80) sts
Finished sock foot circumference: 5 (5.5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)” / 12.5 (14, 15) (18, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm

Yarn
You will need 1 MC and 6 mini skeins (or equivalent scrap yarn) for CC1 - CC6.

I used Beehive Yarns Audrey Classic Sock, 100g / 463 yards; 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon; Sweet Treats holiday sock set which included one 100g skein and six 10g minis.

Approx yardage:
MC: 20 (30, 35) (46, 55, 65, 77) g / 80 (120, 140) (184, 220, 260, 308) yds / 76 (113, 132) (173, 207, 245, 290) m
For each CC: 3 (4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 10) g / 12 (16, 20) (24, 28, 32, 40) yds / 12 (16, 19) (23, 27, 31, 38) m

Pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. Special thanks to my tech editor, Heather Storta, and my test knitters! Thank you to Bella @ www.bee-creates.com for the wonderful illustrations!

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