Stumptown Socks

In Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Shop sample available, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

This is pretty much my favorite sock pattern ever. The ‘v’ pattern is fun to work, and has a rhythm that moves quickly. There are stockinette and garter versions available, and they both look fabulous with any yarn you can think of, variegated or solid. Adding contrasting toes, heels, and cuffs is easy as pie, and they really do fly off the needles. In fact, I think I need to cast on a pair right now!

Materials

  • Finished Measurements: Adult extra-small (small, medium, large, extra- large): 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)” foot circ. 2.5-5″ leg length (measured from top of heel; customizable).
  • Yarn: approximately 300-400 yards fingering-weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Victory Sock, colorways Rock Candy Teal (blue) for the original and Unicorn Giggles (beachy pink and blues) & Omaha (browns & pinks) for the garter-y, with Sunshine toes, heels, and cuffs.
  • Needles: US1/2.25mm needle for small circumference knitting, or size needed to get gauge.
  • Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle.
  • Gauge: 35 sts & 50 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round, measured after blocking.