Easy Heel Colorblock Socks
Feet are sensitive little energy fields, as any fan of acupressure or reflexology will tell you. A bout of hiccups? Try rubbing your second toe, just under the toenail. Insomnia? Press the point under your big toe joint. But even if ancient medicine isn’t your thing, you have to admit that feet are full of feeling, and our Easy Heel Colorblock Socks touch on all the good spots!
These easy-as-pie socks do an ingenious job of avoiding the potentially difficult heel- and gusset-shaping of traditional patterns. Here, you knit the whole leg and foot as a tube, stopping along the way for a couple of scrap-yarn half-rows, which you later pick up in order to knit the heel in the round… Amazing for first-time sock knitters, and anyone else who likes a simple trick!
And it’s even knitter’s choice whether you’re a top-down (cuff-to-toe) or bottom-up (toe-to-cuff) kind of person. Our Easy Heel Colorblock Socks Pattern has instructions for both directions and for both kids and adults!
Any route you choose to knit these socks, they’re a wonderfully soft and beautiful treat for your feet. We knit them up in our new hand-dyed, machine washable Posy and Pocket Posy, 75% superwash merino (for stretch and warmth), 15% cashmere (for utter coziness) and 10% nylon (for durability). Available in 18 extraordinary colors, put just the right feeling in all the right places!
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 45 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
NOTE: We no longer offer Pocket Posy, but our materials below have been updated to reflect our new Posy in 50g skeins!
Update: New Colors!
April 9, 2021
With new skein recommendations for Posy’s new 50-gram skein size, our Easy Heel Colorblock Sock is fresh for spring! Click here to see the updated palette for Posy and see the refreshing new pattern here!
UPDATE: NOW IN QUARTZ
SEPTEMBER 2023
We went nylon-free for our newest version of the Easy Heel Colorblock Socks with our lovely Quartz, a radiant mix of 65% merino wool and 35% suri alpaca. Soft enough to spoil your feet, the suri in Quartz glows with a lustrous beauty and creates a lovely halo, while the merino offers breathability, durability, and elasticity to keep your socks snug. With twenty-nine colors to choose from, find a fetching pair and jump in feet first!
UPDATE: NOW IN FINE PRINT
APRIL 2025
Enjoy a new version of this super popular pattern, now in Fine Print, our hand-printed, super soft 75% superwash wool and 25% nylon sock yarn. A slightly finer gauge than the Quartz version, the Easy Heel Colorblock Socks in Fine Print pattern lets you choose from Fine Print’s fun, colorful 50-gram balls… Mix, match, contrast, harmonize, and, most importantly, play!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton. Click here to see even more of Jake’s designs!
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoEasyHeelColorblockSocks, and #PurlSohoPosy. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
- Main Color: 2 (2, 2, 2 or 3, 2 or 3) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Posy, 75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, and 10% nylon. Each skein is 159 yards/50 grams; approximately 210-240 (235-265, 265-295, 285-320, 310-355) yards required, depending on foot length. NOTE: Two skeins for largest size only required if making socks for men’s size 12 or larger shoe.
- Color A (Cuff): 1 skein of Posy; approximately 60 (75, 85, 100, 110) yards required.
- Color B (Toe): 1 skein of Posy; approximately 20 (25, 35, 40, 50) yards required.
- Color C (Heel): 1 skein of Posy; approximately 30 (35, 45, 50, 60) yards required.
NOTE: For the Cuff, Toe, and Heel, our 25-gram skeins of Pocket Posy would also work great! You’ll need 1 skein each for Colors A and B, and 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins for Color C.
For our samples we used…
PICTURED ABOVE, TOP:
- Main Color: Heirloom White
- Pocket Posy: Azalea Glow, Winter Heath, and Black Cherry
PICTURED ABOVE, BOTTOM:
- Main Color: Mourning Dove
- Pocket Posy: Marigold Orange, Pink Nectar, and Sour Gooseberry
And we also have these other lovely bundles imagined…
- Pink Peppermint, Pink Papaya, and Chili Pepper
- Weathervane Gray, Drizzle Gray, and Heirloom White
- Fern Green, Beetle Blue, and Teal Twilight
You’ll also need…
- A set of US 0 (2 mm) double pointed needles
- A few yards of fingering weight scrap yarn
- An Easy Heel Colorblock Socks Pattern
Gauge
34 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Sizes
6 (7, 8, 9, 10) inches, to fit Kids to Adults
- Foot Circumference: 6, (7, 8, 9, 10) inches, comfortably stretching 1-2 inches
- Foot Length: Adjustable
SAMPLES: Both pairs pictured here are size 7 inches.
Pattern
Our Easy Heel Colorblock Sock Pattern is available for purchase as a PDF download only.
Update: Stripey Socks For Cri Du Chat Awareness
May 2019
A dear friend of ours brought to our attention that May 1-10 is International Cri du Chat Awareness Week. During this call to action period, the Cri du Chat community and those who care choose to wear one striped sock long and one striped sock short, representing one whole and one deleted chromosome. They don’t have to be hand-knit socks, but since our friend is also one heck of a sock knitter, we teamed up to create eight versions for “stripey” socks! To view the free pattern variations for our Easy Heel Colorblock Socks, and to learn more about Cri du Chat Syndrome, click here!
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Hello, I would LOVE to make these socks or the boot socks, but I’m allergic to wool. I can do hair (alpaca) and other natural fibers, but not wool. Do you have a recommendation for an alternate yarn I could use?
Hi Theresa,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately it can be a challenge to find wool-free sock yarn since wool is durable, elastic, and breathes well, making it ideal for socks. Alpaca socks would be incredibly soft and warm, but alpaca tends to stretch out over time and felts easily, so they would be more appropriate for bed or lounging socks rather than socks you can walk around in all day. You can combat these effects a bit by knitting alpaca at a tight gauge, so I would suggest trying our Season Alpaca and adjusting your needle size as necessary to match the gauge of our Easy Heel Colorblock Socks. You could do the same with Alpaca Pure for our Boot Socks pattern for extra warm and cozy socks!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Thank you Julianna, this is very helpful – maybe I’ll go for luxury bed socks… 🙂
I would LOVE to buy ALL OF THIS…. but, my ‘left handed’ grandmother, taught a right handed me… how to ‘armpit knit’ Any suggestions??? I SO, SO want to make sox! and these look amazing!!
Please help! 🙂
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for reaching out! “Armpit knitting,” which is a very descriptive name for lever knitting or Irish Cottage knitting, can certainly be adapted to use shorter needles, though it will probably take a bit of practice to get the hang of it! If you search for “Lever knitting on double pointed needles,” you will find several videos and tutorials that will show you how to hold your right hand needle without having it stationary under your arm. Hopefully after taking a look at this method you feel encouraged to give socks a try – they are one of my favorite things to knit!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
if I want to knit there socks in all one color…how many skeins of posy do I need? It would be for an adult size 8.
Thank you.
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing in! To knit size 8 socks in one color it would take about 460 yards, which would be either two full sized skeins of Posy with some yarn leftover, or one full sized skein and two skeins of Pocket Posy.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
I have tried to make socks, but the double needles always in the way. I have made several Christmas stockings with a seam and have had no trouble. It’s all those double needles in one spot.
Hello Deb,
Thanks for reaching out! I hear you with the DPNs. Have you tried magic loop? After discovering it I can’t stop using it! Though this pattern is written with the assumption that you are using DPNs, ti can be easily adapted to use Magic Loop.
hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I don’t quite understand the sizing on these socks. It says measure your foot circumference…..okay mine is 8 1/4 inches around my fattest part of foot. It says choose a size that is approximately 1-2 inches smaller than the circumference. Acoording to the size chart on the pattern…it says final foot length – Woman’s sizes…I wear a shoe size either 8 1/2 – 9 woman’s shoe…so I guess I would be 9 5/8 to 10 inches. Is just the length. Totally confused. What size sock would you say I should knit to fit me? Thank you for your help.
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for reaching out! I am happy to help! For these lovely socks, the sizes are based on your foot circumference. So your foot circumference of 8 1/4 inches, I would suggest knitting the second size (7 inches around). You will then knit the length of the foot to match your own foot. We gave basic lengths for the foot based on show size and if you are a 8.5-9, you would knit so the finished length would be between 9 5/8 and 10 inches. So in essence, the size you select, does not take you foot length into account. You will choose the length that you knit based on your shoe size!
For myself, my foot is 9 inches around and I wear a size 8. I knit the third size (8 inches) and then knit to make the foot 9 5/8 inches long.
I hope that this helps clear things up!
Cassy
P.S. We did see that you posted the same comment a few times. I want to let you know that our comments are moderated to prevent spam from posting onto the site so you may not see your comment immediately but know that we are working on it!
Is it possible to use circular needles instead of DPN’s?
Hello Tami,
This is a great question! If you are not a DPN fan I would recommend trying out either Magic Loop or Addi’s Flexiflips. Though this pattern is written with the assumption that you are using DPNs, ti can be easily adapted to use Magic Loop or Flexiflips.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Cute socks! Now that I’ve (finally) learned Magic Loop, I’m knitting up mittens much faster. Can I use Magic Loop for this sock pattern? Thanks.
Hello Susan,
Thanks for reaching out. Yes, this pattern can be easily adapted to use magic loop!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I have always had trouble working with double pointed needles and have made several pairs of socks with 2 circular needles. Can this pattern be easily converted to knitting with circular needles?
Hello Rhonda,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, this pattern can be easily adapted to use two circular needles!
Happy knitting,
-Marilla
This may be stupid but in the toe-up version ..it is stated “don’t slide stitches from one needle to another” what does this mean?
Hello Carmen,
This is a great question! This pattern is written using double pointed needles and it uses the location of your stitches on each needle to give instructions. This means that if your stitches are not divided properly the instructions will not work out. If you are knitting this pattern with magic loop you could get around this by using stitch markers where each dpn should be.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
If I wanted to knit these socks with the cuff, heel and toe all one color, how many skeins of pocket posy do you think I would need? I’m either going to make them in a size 7 or 8, I’m not quite sure yet.
Hi Bee,
Thanks for writing in! For the size 7, you should be fine with 2 skeins of Pocket Posy for the cuff, heels, and toes; however, for the size 8, you might need 3 skeins. It only goes over the second skein by 5 yards, so it’s possible you will still only need two. I would still recommend purchasing 3 and leaving the third skein unwound so you can return it for store credit if you don’t end up needing it.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I love
These socks but $53.00 for socks? I was hoping to make some for gifts. Can you suggest another cozy sock yarn that would work @25$?
Thank you!
Hi Cotten,
We hear you! We totally understand that sometimes our yarn suggestions are more of an inspiration than a reality for many people. High quality sock yarn at a lower price point can be hard to come by, but if you are willing to omit the contrast cuff, toe, and heel, you could squeeze most sizes of this sock out of a single skein of Posy! For some of the larger sizes, this will mean knitting a slightly shorter sock leg, but fortunately, since they are knitted from the toe up, you can weigh your remaining yarn to make sure that you end your first sock when you have used 45% or less of the skein by weight so that you have enough yarn left for the second sock and the heels. If you are making several pairs, you can still knit the contrasting cuff, heel and toe by swapping colors from each pair!
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Just bought the patten, I can’t wait to start working on my first pair of socks.
I am making a sock for a male, size 10. I am totally confused about how many stitches to cast on? Is it 60 because it is the second size listed? How long should the cuff measure?
Thanks for your help.
Hello Che,
Thank you for reaching out! The sizing for this pattern is very customizable, so the circumference and the length don’t necessarily match up. This means that to determine you cast on size you will measure the desired circumference and cast on for that size. The circumferences are 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 inches. If the foot that the socks are being knitted for are not readily available I would go with the 9″ circumference for the Men’s 10. This means you will cast on 76 stitches for the top down sock.
I hope this helps and let us know how it goes!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hello, I am making the toe up version, and I’m a bit confused about the heel. I’m at the easy heel set up instructions, and it says to work two rows over just half of the stitches, using scrap yarn. I’m unclear what I need to do with the other half of the stitches in the meantime? Additionally, the photos for the heel accompany the top down version, so I’m sure the toe up version doesn’t like quite the same while it’s on progress. Any insight or additional instructions you can provide? Thank you!
Hi Becca,
Thanks for reaching out! While you are working the scrap yarn rows, you will simply let the rest of the stitches rest on their needle or needles with the regular yarn still attached to them. Once you are done with the scrap yarn rows, you will resume working in the round with the main yarn as if nothing had ever happened! It does seem hard to imagine since usual top down and toe up socks are drastically different, but the heel looks and is worked exactly the same for both versions of this sock.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I made this pattern with some sock yarn that I had bought a long time ago. I lost the label, so I’m not exactly sure what type it is, but I think it’s a wool blend. My sock looks beautiful but it barely stretches enough to get on my foot, especially across the front. I followed the directions for sizing correctly. Do you think the yarn I used was just not a good choice for this pattern, or could there be some other issue?
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for reaching out! Is it possible that this is a gauge issue? I would recommend measuring your stitches per four inches on your finished sock and comparing them to our gauge of 34 stitches per four inches. If your gauge is correct, it could be that your yarn is less elastic than Posy so you will need to knit your socks one size larger to compensate. Either way, I find it very helpful to try on my socks as I go to make sure they are going to fit – more than once I’ve had to start over due to a poor fit, but was able to catch it before going too far! With an afterthought heel you won’t be able to check the exact fit of the heel or length of foot, but you can certainly slide the first few inches of the sock over the ball of your foot and instep while it is still on the needles to see if it will fit comfortably.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I’m having a similar issue with the sizing. I’m using the recommended yarn and the instructions that say to choose a size 1-2in smaller than the circumference of my foot. My foot measures 8.5” circumference so I chose the size 7 and can’t get it over my foot. My gauge matches the 34 stitches/4”. Frustrating that these are so off!
Hi Ariel,
I’m so sorry to hear that you are having fit troubles with your socks! Although usually hand knitted socks are usually most comfortable when worn with about one inch of negative ease, this can depend on your personal preference and how well the knitted fabric stretches. Whenever possible I would suggest trying on in-progress socks so you can catch any fit issues before you get too far!
Best,
Julianna
when knittig the heel, pattern states to pick up the same number of stitches on top and bottom. however, the top row of loops is only (total # of stitches/2) -1, due to them being the bottom of the stitches. Do you have a suggestion for how to evenly pick up half the stitches from top in addition to bottom of heel? I have been just picking up an extra stitch on one side with the 2 picked up stitches from between the unraveled rows, but the asymmetry is visible to my eye and I’d love a cleaner solution. thanks!
Hi Julia,
Thanks for reaching out, and I apologize for the long delay in responding! It sounds like you might be past this point, but if you pick up all the stitches for the heel before you remove the waste yarn, it is possible to pick up the exact number of stitches, even from the bottom of the stitches. The bottom of the stitches actually is only a half stitch less than the the top of the stitches, so at one end of the waste yarn, there will be a small half stitch that you can include to make up the correct number of stitches; however, if you remove the waste yarn as you go or before putting the stitches on the needle, it’s very easy to lose this half stitch as it’s quite small and won’t unravel, so it will shrink back into the knitting quite quickly.
For your next sock, I would suggest getting all the stitches on your needle before removing the waste yarn. If you are again short a stitch, you can use the waste yarn stitches as a guide to locate the half stitch and put it on your needle. This time around though, picking up an extra stitch is certainly an acceptable solution, and although it may look off to your experienced eye, I’m sure no one else would notice and the finished heel will feel the same on your foot either way!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I do not have a printer at home. My library does and am able to use theirs. How do I go about down loading this pattern to the library printer? Do I do the downloading after purchase? Thank you. B. Hale
Hi Bonnie,
Thanks for reaching out! Although I’m not sure what system your library uses for their printing services, once you purchase the pattern, you can download it and either save it onto a thumb drive or email it to yourself. I’m sure a librarian could then help you print a copy!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am an experienced knitter but am finding the instructions a bit confusing at the “end” of the sock (top down version). When knitting the toe for all sizes the instructions say I will have 28 stitches, i.e. 7 stitches on each needle.
Then under “all sizes” it tells me to knit to end of round, knitting stitches from needle B onto Needle A and stitches from needle D onto needle C, so that there are eight stitches on each of two needles. To me, this adds up to 16 stitches. It does not say exactly how to knit from one needle onto another. Please help. I’m practically done and would love to make the second sock.
Hello Patricia,
Thank you for reaching out! Are you knitting the smallest size? If so, you skip the “SIZES 7, 8, 9, AND 10 ONLY” section and go directly to “All Sizes” which will put you at 28 stitches or 7 stitches on each needle.
I hope this makes sense and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I am confused about the LEG section. It seems that the leg length to the EASY HEEL UP SECTION is the reverse of what it should be. Maybe I am missing something, as it seems the larger sizes would have a longer length?
5 1/4 (5, 5, 4 3/4, 4 3/4)?
Thanks for clarifying.
Hi Jo,
Thanks for writing in! We did knit the larger sizes with a shorter leg so that you don’t run out of yarn for the longer foot; however, if you have extra yarn, you can knit the leg to any length you wish!
Best,
Julianna
Hi! Yet another sock newbie trying to figure out sizing. Where on the foot should I measure circumference? Is it around the pad of the foot? Or the heel? Or somewhere else?
Hi Sarah,
Great question! For hand knit socks, you should measure around the ball of your foot, and then choose a size that is about an inch smaller than your foot measurement.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Hello! I’ve been using the Magic Loop method and was wondering how to use it to make the heel portion of the sock. I’m also having a bit of trouble figuring out what the pattern means when it says to pick up and kit two stitches in the gap. Thanks!
Hello Filippa,
Thank you for reaching out! You can certainly use Magic Loop for this section- it might just feel a bit more awkward than using double pointed needles. I would recommend picking up your top stitches with your right needle and your bottom stitches with your left needle. After you have picked up all of your heel stitches I would pull your bottom needle so that your stitches rest on your cord. I would then use your now free needle to pick up and knit two stitches in the gap. When you are setting up your round you will need to use makers to show where each double pointed needle would be.
The gap that we are referring to is the space on either end of your heel, between your top stitches and bottom stitches.
The picture above “set up round” shows a needle picking up your two stitches, once you have done this you simply knit them.
I hope this makes sense and let me know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I notice several knitters inquiring about using the magic loop method for these socks. Any chance you can supply the conversion? Thx!
Hi Claudia,
Thanks for reaching out and for the wonderful suggestion! I will be sure to pass your request along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
Hi there! I am brand new to knitting and just trying to experiment with some different projects; is there an “easier” option between the toe-up and toe-down methods, or is it purely preference? Thanks so much! 🙂
Hi Jamie,
Thank you for reaching out, and welcome to the wonderful world of sock knitting! Top-down socks are somewhat easier than toe-up for beginners, but the difference is pretty minor. When knitting these socks from the top down, you will start by knitting a plain tube in the round, and eventually shape the toe with decreases and end with a bit of kitchener stitch. To knit from the toe-up, you have to start with a provisional cast on and immediately begin lifted increases, which can be a bit tricky, but are over fairly quickly. After that you will knit the same plain tube as for a top down sock, and eventually also kitchener the toe shut. Once you have tried out both methods, I’m sure you will find that you prefer one over the other, but I would probably recommend starting with the top-down sock first!
Best,
Julianna
Hi there! I knit these up for my first ever socks, wore them once and the cuff immediately stretched out and doesn’t bounce back. Is this common or did I maybe knit the wrong size/knit too loosely? Any suggestions will help for future sock-knitting!
Hi Adah,
Thanks for reaching out! Sometimes when people switch between knit and purl, as for the ribbed cuff, it loosens their gauge compared to stockinette. Two common solutions are to either knit the ribbing in a smaller needle size, or to consciously knit a little tighter when switching between knit and purl, giving the working yarn a little extra tug. Congratulations on your first pair of socks!
Best,
Cassandra
Hello:
I am planning on making the Easy Heel Color block Socks for two men. I think their shoe size is 11. In terms of buying yarn, can I get 3 skeins of Posy to be able to knit the two pairs and then how much Pocket Posy bundles do I need? Will one cover it for the 2 pairs or do I need 2 bundles? If these are obvious questions, then I apologize! The socks look like so much fun! Thanks for your help.
Hi Debbie,
That’s a great question! Assuming you make the largest circumference size, 3 skeins of the Posy will be enough for the 2 pairs of socks, and for the Pocket Posy you will need 3 skeins for the cuff, 2 skeins for toes, and another 2 for the heels. Dividing your yarn in half before you start may be helpful, and doing the toe-up version of these socks will let you maximize your yarn if you want a longer leg. I hope this helps!
Happy Knitting
Jessica
Love these socks, and I’ve been doing a lot of crochet/a little pretty standard knitting for over a year. How difficult are these for a sort of newbie? I’m desperate to learn how to knit socks! Is this something better learned in person?
Hi Andrea,
That’s a great question! Top-down socks are sometimes easier than toe-up for beginners, but the differences are minor. You will start by knitting a plain tube in the round, and eventually shape the toe with decreases and finish with a small bit of kitchener stitch. Then come back and work the heel. We have a great page with many tutorials These are great socks to begin with, and I’m sure with a little practice you will be able to get it! Please reach out if you have any more questions!
Happy Knitting
Jessica
Have the directions been updated to include magic loop directions I cannot manage dpn’s and would really like to try this method of knitting socks. Thanks for your help.
Arlene
Hi Arlene,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we don’t have instructions for knitting this pattern using the magic look method, but if you are already familiar with the technique, it should be fairly straightforward to adapt the pattern yourself as these socks are super easy to knit! You might find our Magic Loop tutorial helpful!
Best,
Julianna
Hi, I have already purchased the 3 pack pocket posey in Moonscape.
So it is my understanding that I use the the 3 different colors to knit the cuff, heel and toe. Correct? And the 3 different colors are enough to make one pair of socks? I will be knitting the size 7 socks/ women’s. I will still need yarn for the main Sock is that correct? My foot length is 10” . Will one skein of Posey (318 yds.) be enough?
Thanks for your help.
Barbara
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, it sounds like you’ve got it! To knit your size and length socks, you will need to add just one full-sized skein of Posy.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi! I am nearly done with my second sock, but ran out of yarn. I’m doing stripes in Sour Gooseberry and Beetle Blue. Are there any plans to restock these colors in pocket posy? I really hate to spend $60 on three inches of sock. Fingers crossed!
Hi Nicole,
Thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately those colors are no longer available in Pocket Posy. If you email us at [email protected] we may be able to assist you further from there!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi there, I’d love to knit these socks for my teenage son who LOVES socks… I’m just thinking ahead, will we have to hand wash? It might be worth it, but just want to know what I’m committing to! :0
Hi Candice,
Thanks for reaching out! We designed this pattern using our sock yarn Posy which is a superwash yarn! If you are planning on using Posy as written then you can machine wash the socks with cold water and tumble dry low!
PLEASE NOTE Since our Posy and Pocket Posy yarns are hand dyed, color bleeding may occur. We recommend hand washing each skein in cold water before winding it into a ball and knitting with it. Rinse until the water runs clear, then lay flat to dry! Very rich and saturated colors may require more steps so please visit our Re-Fixing Dye Tutorial to learn all about them!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Gianna, do you still recommend re-fixing the dye with the new skeins of Posy?
Hi Hillary,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, since Posy is a hand dyed yarn, we always recommend re-fixing the dye to be safe!
Warmly,
Gianna
I am making the misnamed easy heel socks using all purl soho materials.Top down version says ‘needle A= kssk needle B=knit to end of round and then knit 2 together (1 dec) needle C as A and needle D as B therefore decreasing by 2 in real life but in pattern in says it’s a 4 stitch decrease!!!
Now I have spent hours on one sock- blaming myself for incompetence but on second sock I see this is a huge mistake in pattern.
I can send photos of the weird completed sock and await instructions to fix this.
Hi Fiona,
Thanks for reaching out! I am sorry to hear about this! Please send some photos to our team at [email protected] and they can troubleshoot further from there.
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi Gina,
User error I am afraid, I thought ssk was just that but it is implied there is a knit two together there it just doesn’t say so, for us new to socks people.So thank you but I figured it out, Fiona
Hi Fiona,
Thanks for writing in! I’m glad to hear you figured it out!
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Warmly,
Gianna
I have a question on knitting the smallest size for a child. I see the question has been answered regarding the length of the leg before the heel section prior. I am just concerned as the child I am making a sock for would have 8 1/4″ before the heel, correct? almost a knee sock? and for the largest size 8 1/4″ as well?
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for reaching out! The pattern is correct as written, but I do get your confusion on the length for the smallest size. Since this pattern is to fit kid-adult sizes we have 8 1/4″ as an approximate measurement to fit most sizes, however you can easily customize the length of the leg to fit the measurements of the child you are making the socks for depending on how long you want the fit to be!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello!
I’m swatching for this project now… I’m wondering what size I should knit if my foot circumference is 9 1/8 inches. I’ve never knit socks before and I want to make sure I get something wearable!
Hi Ify,
Thanks for writing in! For this pattern the sizes are based on Foot Circumference: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) inches and we recommend choosing a size that is approximately 1–2
inches smaller than the circumference of the wearer’s foot! If your circumference is 9 1/8 inches I would suggest making the 3rd size!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
This is super helpful. Thank you so much, Gianna!!!
Hi,
I printed the pattern and bought the yarn in 2020. Finally going to give this a try. However, when I look at the pattern I see no needle size except for the double needles size 0. Are the socks entirely knitted on these double pointed needles?
Is there some other way I could knit them? I see people ask about a circular needle–if so what size and length should it be.
Thanks for any help with this very silly question.
Carla
Hi Carla,
We knit these socks entirely on DPNs, but if you feel more comfortable using circular needles, then you could use the magic loop technique! You’ll need extra long needles for this, so I’d recommend 40-inch circulars.
All the best,
Lili
Thank you!