The Tassel Dazzle Socks are a great way to add a bit of twinkle, sparkle, delight to your day (and feet)! The effect of the stitch pattern reminds us of a cloud of confetti dancing in the air, eventually floating into an airy V-shape on the top of the socks. The tiny tassels around the cuff resemble small Funfetti Shots, echoed in the contrasting toes.

The socks are knit from the cuff down, with a short, reverse stockinette cuff leading into the intuitive knit, purl, slip leg pattern. A small eyelet pattern gently leads into the stockinette foot which is complemented by a modified short-row heel with gusset decreases. The confetti comes into play again with a little bit of fun colorwork before the contrasting toe. Last, but certainly not least, you add tiny tassels out of the contrasting yarn at the cuff!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 18.75 (20, 21.25, 22.75, 24) cm / 7.5 (7.75, 8.25, 9, 9.5)” – recommended to be worn with 1.5 cm / 0.5” of negative ease.

YARN
MC: Mominoki Yarn, Ramie Silk (60% Non-superwash Wool, 20% Silk, 20% Ramie; 425 metres / 465 yards per 100 g)

CC: Wollen Berlin, Lino Mūka (100% Linen; 245 metres / 268 yards per 50 g)

MC: 280 (295, 315, 335, 355) metres / 305 (325, 345, 365, 390) yards

CC: 25 (30, 30, 35, 35) metres / 25 (30, 30, 35, 35) yards

More or less yarn may be needed if changing the leg and/ or foot length. Foot length in sample shown is 23 cm / 9”.

Sample shown is knit in colourways Fantasy (MC) and Fuchsia (CC, held double). Francesca wears a size 3 with 3.75 cm / 1.5” of negative ease.

NEEDLES
2.25 mm / US 1 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique, which requires using a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles. For magic loop, the front of the leg and instep (top of the foot) are worked across the first needle (N1); the back of the leg, heel, and sole of the foot are worked across the second needle (N2).

GAUGE
30 sts x 60 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in Chart A pattern, after blocking)
30 sts x 42 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (sock blockers, optional)
• Crochet hook 3 mm / US D-3 for tassels
• Darning needle
• Fine scissors
• Sewing needle
• Removable stitch marker
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• German Twisted Cast-On
• Knitting colourwork
• Making tassels

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Korff
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jen Hurley & Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 18.75 (20, 21.25, 22.75, 24) cm / 7.5 (7.75, 8.25, 9, 9.5)”
• Leg length: 14 cm / 5.5”
• Leg and foot lengths are customisable