I was so excited the first time I saw these socks advertised on Knit Picks, so I bought the yarn and pattern immediately! Then…. the supplies lingered in my stash for longer than I care to admit before I finally got the courage to start them. I have never done a fair isle project quite this extensive before and I kept putting it off. Anyway, in the end, it wasn’t that hard at all and I love the result! Yay!
I love how these have so many colors in them, but I only had to use two yarns: one solid and one variegated. It looks so much more impressive and difficult then it really is. (At least to non-knitters). I usually don’t like short row heels, but these ones didn’t turn out bad. Maybe I am getting better at them. Usually mine are bumpy and holey and no fun.
yarn details
Knit Picks Stroll in Black
dye lot 51529
fingering weight
75% Merino 25% Nylon
machine wash & dry
231 yards / 50 grams @ $4.69 each
Knit Picks Stroll Hand-Painted in Cartoons
dye lot 33511
fingering weight
75% Merino 25% Nylon
machine wash & dry
462 yards / 100 grams @ $10.99 each
project details
pattern: “TicTac Toes”by Camille Chang, available for $1.99 on Knit Picks (great deal!)
needles: size 2 nickle-plated circs
yarn used: 101.6 yards Cartoons (0.22 skein), 272.6 yards Black (1.18 balls)
duration: August 1, 2015 – January 24, 2016
notes
- I did these using the magic loop technique which was much easier than dpns when doing the fair isle because you don’t have to let go and re-hold the yarn as often.
- Only used one size needle throughout pattern, not larger needle on cuff as called for in the pattern
- 2×2 rib in cuff – and made it 1.5” instead of 3”
- FYI: held black yarn in right hand and colored yarn in left
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