Flocking Good Time Socks

$6.00

The Flocking Good Time Socks were inspired by Flock Fiber Festival, an annual gathering held in Seattle to celebrate all things fiber-related. I attended last year's inaugural event and enjoyed it so much that I designed a motif to express my own love for all things Flock!

I originally designed this pattern to be toe-up, as I preferred the way the motif looked using that stitch direction, but I recognize that not everyone likes to knit their socks this way! 

I designed a cuff-down version to match, and they're pretty interchangeable. You can also choose between two heel options, the Shadow Wrap or Afterthought Heel, based on your preference. 

The Flocking Good Time Socks were inspired by Flock Fiber Festival, an annual gathering held in Seattle to celebrate all things fiber-related. I attended last year's inaugural event and enjoyed it so much that I designed a motif to express my own love for all things Flock!

I originally designed this pattern to be toe-up, as I preferred the way the motif looked using that stitch direction, but I recognize that not everyone likes to knit their socks this way! 

I designed a cuff-down version to match, and they're pretty interchangeable. You can also choose between two heel options, the Shadow Wrap or Afterthought Heel, based on your preference. 

YARN
Hazel Knits Artisan Sock
90% Superwash Merino / 10% Nylon (Heavy Fingering Weight) 400 yds (366 m) / 125 g

Colors Used:
A: 200 yds (366 m) / 63 g in Frost
B: 150 yds (122 m) / 42 g in Linen
C: 50 yds (46 m) / 16 g in Signature Black 
D: 50 yds (46 m) / 16 g in Henna
E: 50 yds (46 m) / 16 g in Woodsmoke
F: 50 yds (46 m) / 16 g in Dulce de Leche

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
•  US 1 (2.25 mm) needles for toe, heel, and cuff
•  US 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles for colorwork
Socks may be knit on your choice of small circumference needles. 32-40 in (80-101 cm) needles are needed for Toe-up cast-on, but the remainder of sock is your choice.
Note: Due to the length of the floats, it is recommended to do a gauge swatch and try on the sock as you get to the ankle/heel to ensure a proper fit. If you tend to knit tighter with colorwork, you may want to go up an additional needle size in the colorwork sections.
•  Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn in contrasting color and same yarn weight (only if you choose the Afterthought Heel option)

GAUGE

32 sts x 40 rounds in stockinette and colorwork pattern = 4 x 4 in  (10 x 10 cm) after blocking

SIZES
Adult S (M, L, XL)
Your Foot Circumference: 8.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.5) in [21.5 (24, 27, 29) cm]
Finished Sock Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10) in [17.75 (20, 23, 25.5) cm]
For Best Fit: Measure the circumference of your foot around the widest part, and allow for 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) of negative ease in width and 0.5 in (1 cm) negative ease in length.

TECHNIQUES USED
•  Judy's Magic Cast-On
•  Kitchener Stitch
•  Stranded Colorwork
•  Shadow Wrap Short Row Heel or Afterthought Heel
•  Occasional rows where you will hold 3 colors (head/feet), but there are less on the toe-up version where some rows can be slipped instead of knit