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Did you know that the #1 google search that points people to my blog is “Vanilla Latte Socks Pattern”? True story! I guess I knit a lot of them! (I’m also a popular destination for folks looking for reviews of the FLK heel and those wondering what is better: wood or metal knitting needles. And… more people than you’d think are out there searching for “DIY banana slug plushie”… 🤔 😂)
Anyway, if you landed here looking for the elusive Vanilla Latte Socks Pattern, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that this pattern is no longer available. The good news is that you don’t need a pattern to knit these socks! In knitting, the term “Vanilla Socks” refers to a super basic sock pattern. Usually all stockinette stitch – they are perfect for beginners! The Vanilla Latte name showed that this was a variation on that Vanilla concept – it’s essentially just a vanilla sock done up in a broken rib instead of plain stockinette. Easy peasy.
2026 Update: It has come to my attention that whipping up broken rib socks without a pattern is not “easy-peasy” for most. So, I wrote down some instructions for how to knit broken rib socks. The project was most certainly inspired by Rose-Jeanes’ work, but my instructions are actually very different under the hood. You can download my pattern for free here.
So, check that post out now, then come back here to see this cute pair of Vanilla Lattes circa 2023!
I’m calling this pair my “Acadia Socks” because I knitted the first sock while I was at Acadia National Park. (I’m not a hiker, but my husband is, so I do a lot of knitting while I wait at trailheads). I love using speckle yarn for Vanilla Lattes because it rarely ever pools like variegated yarns do, so you can knit a flap and gusset style heel, which is just my personal preference. With variegated yarn, I typically do a short row heel like that infamous FLK heel people are always searching for.
Do you like this yarn? It’s another good news/bad news situation… it is Knit Picks Muse in Enthusiasm Speckle. The bad news is that this colorway has been discontinued. The good news is that they still have it in stock and it’s on clearance!! So, if you are reading this in October of 2023, you might still have a chance to snag it. (Did you miss the boat? Try searching Etsy for Speckle Sock Yarn – you’ll find tons of options).
Now, here are my project notes.
yarn details
Knit Picks Muse in Enthusiasm Speckle
Fingering Weight
75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon
Machine Wash Gentle Cold / Tumble Dry Low or Lay Flat to Dry
100 g /423 yd skein
Purchased in February 2021
project details
pattern: “Vanilla Latte Socks” by Virginia Rose-Jeanes (discontinued)
size knit: CO 64 stitches
needles: US size 1 (2.25 mm) wood dpns
gauge: 8.5 stitches / inch
yarn used: 275 yards (65 grams)
finished size: top of cuff to bottom of heel: 9”; back of heel to tip of toe: 8.5”
duration: May 28 – September 25, 2023
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