Knitworthy 8 Our latest collection of beautiful accessory patterns, perfect to gift. Knitworthy 8 comprises of six patterns and this year includes access to a dedicated community group in the Knitwork!

Shadow Print socks is currently exclusively available in the Knitworthy 8 collection. The single pattern will be available from mid December 2024.

Shadow Print Socks
A simple sock with bright colourwork, the Shadow Print Sock is the perfect winter gift.

Named after a printing effect that produces a lighter double, or shadow, of the original text or image, the Shadow Print Socks are cosy and bright, the perfect pop of dopamine to add to any outfit. They can be customised with any recipient in mind: whilst the pattern is written for three colours, the two contrast colours could be combined into one, or many shades could be used for both contrast colours, depending on your recipient’s style and your stash.

The socks are knit top down, in the round and include a fun new heel. The scallop stripes are worked with slipped stitches and you’ll only ever be working with one colour per round. It has a a short, easy to memorise repeated pattern and is a great opportunity to use up scraps in your stash.

The “deep shadow” heel was developed specifically for this pattern and is based on Alice Yu’s shadow wrap sock heels. It combines a deeper than usual short row heel with traditional gusset shaping, for a comfortable fit around the heel and instep. The beginner friendly heel is easy to work with minimal counting and the accompanying video tutorial will walk you through each step.

Yarn
4ply / Light Fingering weight yarn in 3 contrasting colours

Shown in
MC: Opal Uni 4ply (75% Superwash wool, 25% nylon, 465yds / 425m, 100g) in Natural

CC1: Third Vault Yarns Companion 4ply (100% superwash Merino, 400m, 100g) in Little Big Blue Box.

CC2: The scallop stripes used an assortment of hand-dyed superwash sock scraps.

Yarn required
MC: 80 [90, 110] (125, 130) [150, 165] yds / 70 [85, 100] (115, 120) [135, 150]m
CC1: 50 [60, 65] (75, 85) [90, 105] yds / 50 [55, 60] (65, 80) [85, 95]m
CC2: 60 [70, 100] (100, 110) [125, 145] yds / 55 [65, 90] (95, 100) [115, 135]m

Gauge
32 sts and 50 rnds = 4” / 10cm in slip stitch pattern in the round

Needles
US 1 / 2.25 mm needles

Dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round.

Sizing
7 sizes: kids s, kids m, xs, s, m, l, xl
To fit EU shoe sizes: 30-31 [32-33, 36-37] (38-39, 40-41) [42-43, 44-45]
To fit US shoe sizes: 13.5C–1Y [1.5Y–2Y, W6-6.5] (W7-8, W8.5–9.5) [M9.5–10, M10.5–11.5]