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We're here to help you stitch sustainability into every aspect of your making.
With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
We're here to help you stitch sustainability into every aspect of your making.
With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
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!
Barbara von Stieglitz
Mominoki Yarn Ramie Silk & Lino Mūka
This pattern is available in Making Stories Magazine Issue 13, Confetti & Rainbows.
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
Rachael from Cat & Sparrow is a fabulous dyer, both on yarn and on fiber, with a knack for colorful, variegated yarns. When I put together April's Sock Subscription under the inspiration "Abstract Art", I knew immediately that I wanted to work with her!
Her Eco-Warrior Sock is a delightful blend of 70% Bluefaced Leicester and 30% Tencel, resulting in a lightweight yet durable plastic-free non-superwash sock yarn that feels smooth as silk (withou any actual silk in it!)
"Petal Power", Rachael's exclusive April Sock Subscription colorway, is inspired by the art piece you can see in the pictures - it's a super fun combination of spring colorways that knits up really beautifully.
This was an exclusive to our April Sock Subscription - when these skeins are gone, they're gone!
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