Pom Pom Mineral Socks
Our Mineral Silk glistens like nature herself, a spider web at dawn or moonlight on a dewy field, and these sweet Pom Pom Mineral Socks bring the sparkle right to your toes!

Holding a strand of our hand-dyed Posy plus our beautiful new Mineral Silk, you knit these little socks from the toe up, ending at the cuff with Posy on its own, and topping it all off with soft and squishy Posy pom poms.

The pure silk in Mineral Silk bounces light in thousands of directions at once. Add a touch of “synthetic sparkle” that scatters stardust across the silken base, and things get pretty scintillating! Posy serves to add flexibility, stretch, and coziness… Everything socks need.

Chose your favorite combination of Posy and Mineral Sick for these socks, perfect for beauty-loving souls and soles who want to let it shine!
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Materials

To knit your own Pom Pom Mineral Socks, you will need…
- Yarn A: 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Posy, 75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, and 10% nylon. Each skein is 159 yards/50 grams; approximately 200 (250, 290, 318) yards required. We used the color Lilac Mist.
- Yarn B: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Mineral Silk, 75% silk and 25% synthetic sparkle. Each skein is 394 yards/50 grams; approximately 87 (105, 123, 140) yards required. We used the color Crystal Pink.
NOTE: If making the largest circumference and foot length sizes you may need an extra skein of Posy to make the pom poms.
We’ve created a few colorway suggestions for inspiration! They are…
MOURNING DOVE + ALMOND ICE
Yarn A: Posy in Mourning Dove; Yarn B: Mineral Silk in Almond Ice
HEIRLOOM WHITE + MICA GRAY
Yarn A: Posy in Heirloom White; Yarn B: Mineral Silk in Mica Gray
PINK NECTAR + PEACH GOLD
Yarn A: Posy in Pink Nectar; Yarn B: Mineral Silk in Peach Gold
DRIZZLE GRAY + OPAL BLUE
Yarn A: Posy in Drizzle Gray; Yarn B: Mineral Silk in Opal Blue
TEAL TWILIGHT + STARRY NIGHT
Yarn A: Posy in Teal Twilight; Yarn B: Mineral Silk in Starry Night
You will also need…
- A set of US 1½ (2.75 mm) double pointed needles
- A set of US 0 (2 mm) double pointed needles
- Stitch markers
- Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, size Small + Large
Gauge
27 stitches and 42 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, holding Yarn A and Yarn B together
Sizes
Junior (Adult Small, Medium, Large)
- Finished Circumference: approximately 6 (7, 8¼, 9) inches. NOTE: Choose a size that is approximately 1 inch smaller than the circumference of the wearer’s foot.
- Foot Length: Adjustable
Notes
Construction
You will knit these socks from the toe up to the cuff.
Slip Stitches
Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in back unless directed otherwise.
Increases
RLI (Right Lifted Increase): Lift right leg of stitch below next stitch on left needle onto left needle and knit it. [1 stitch increased]
LLI (Left Lifted Increase): Lift left leg of stitch 2 rows below stitch on right needle onto left needle and knit it through the back loop. [1 stitch increased]
For more information on these techniques, please visit our Lifted Increase Tutorial.
Short Row Shaping: Wrp-t (Wrap And Turn)
- On the right side: Keeping yarn in back, slip next stitch purlwise from left needle to right needle. Bring yarn to front. Return slipped stitch to left needle. Bring yarn to back. Turn work so wrong side is facing you.
- On the wrong side: Keeping yarn in front, slip next stitch purlwise from left needle to right needle. Bring yarn to back. Return slipped stitch to left needle. Bring yarn to front. Turn work so right side is facing you.
For more information about this technique, please visit our Short Row Tutorial.
Pattern
Toe
With scrap yarn, use a One-Step Provisional Cast On to cast on 8 stitches.
Holding 1 strand of Yarn A and 1 strand of Yarn B together, leave an 18-inch tail and knit 1 row.
Divide stitches among 3 double pointed needles as follows: 4 stitches on Needle A; 2 stitches on each Needle B and C.
Place marker (pm) and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Round 1: For Needle A, k1, yarn over (yo), knit to last stitch on needle, yo, k1; for Needle B, k1, yo, knit to end of needle; for Needle C, knit to last stitch on needle, yo, k1. [4 stitches increased]
Round 2: Knit to end of round, knitting all yarn overs through the back loop to close the hole.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 seven (9, 11, 12) more times, knitting all yarn overs through the back loop. [40 (48, 56, 60) total stitches: 20 (24, 28, 30) stitches on Needle A; 10 (12, 14, 15) stitches on each Needle B and C]
Foot
Knit every round in stockinette until Foot measures 6 (6¾, 7½, 8¼), or 2 (2¼, 2½, 2¾) inches less than desired foot length, measuring from cast-on edge. Here’s how long you’ll want the final Foot length…
Final Foot Length
Junior Sizes
US size 1Y (European 32) = 7¾ inches
US size 2Y (33) = 8 inches
US size 3Y (34) = 8½ inches
US size 4Y (36) = 8¾ inches
US size 5Y (37) = 9 inches
US size 6Y (38) = 9⅜ inches
US size 7Y (39) = 9⅝ inches
Women’s Sizes
US size 4 shoe (European 35) = 8⅜ inches
US size 5 shoe (36) = 8⅝ inches
US size 6 shoe (37) = 9 inches
US size 7 shoe (38) = 9¼ inches
US size 8 shoe (39) = 9⅝ inches
US size 9 shoe (40) = 10 inches
US size 10 shoe (41) = 10⅜ inches
Men’s Sizes
US size 7 shoe (European 39) = 9⅝ inches
US size 8 shoe (40) = 10 inches
US size 9 shoe (42) = 10½ inches
US size 10 shoe (43) = 10¾ inches
US size 11 shoe (44) = 11 inches
US size 12 shoe (45) = 11½ inches
US size 13 shoe (46) = 11¾ inches
Gusset
Round 1: For Needle A, knit to end of needle; for Needle B, RLI (see Notes), knit to end of needle; for Needle C, knit to end of needle, LLI (see Notes). [2 stitches increased]
Round 2: Knit to end of round.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 seven (7, 7, 8) more times. [56 (64, 72, 78) total stitches: 20 (24, 28, 30) stitches on Needle A, 18 (20, 22, 24) stitches on each Needle B and C]
Turn Heel
NOTE: For this portion of the pattern, you will be working back and forth in short rows, turning the work part way through each round rather than continuing to the end. For extra help, see Notes.
Knit to end of Needle A. You will now work stitches on Needles B and C only…
Short Row 1 (right side): For Needle B, knit to end of needle; for Needle C, K6 (6, 8, 10) yo, k1, wrp-t. [1 stitch increased]
Short Row 2 (wrong side): P14 (14, 18, 22) purling yarn over through the back loop, yo, p1, wrp-t. [1 stitch increased]
Short Row 3: Knit to 4 stitches before wrapped stitch (knitting yarn over through the back loop), yo, k1, wrp-t. [1 stitch increased]
Short Row 4: Purl to 4 stitches before wrapped stitch (purling yarn over through the back loop), yo, p1, wrp-t. [1 stitch increased]
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 two (2, 3, 4) more times. [64 (72, 82, 90) total stitches: 20 (24, 28, 30) stitches on Needle A; 22 (24, 27, 30) stitches on each Needle B and C]
Next Row (right side): Knit to end of Needle C, working wrapped stitches with their wraps as you come to them.
Rejoin for working in the round:
Next Partial Round: For Needle A, knit to end of needle; for Needle B, knit to end of needle, working wrapped stitches with their wraps as you come to them.
Heel Flap
You will now, again, work the stitches on Needles B and C only.
Set-Up Row 1 (right side): For Needle C, k9 (11, 13, 14), slip slip knit (ssk), turn work. [1 stitch decreased]
Set-Up Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 1 (see Notes), p19 (23, 27, 29), p2tog, turn work. [1 stitch decreased]
Row 1 (right side): *Slip 1, k1, repeat from * to 1 stitch before gap, ssk (with the 2 stitches on either side of gap), turn work. [1 stitch decreased]
Row 2 (wrong side): *Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), purl to 1 stitch before gap, p2tog (with 2 stitches on either side of gap), turn work. [1 stitch decreased]
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 nine (9, 10, 12) more times [42 (50, 58, 62) total stitches: 20 (24, 28, 30) stitches on Needle A; 11 (13, 15, 16) stitches on Needle B and C]
Next Row: For Needle B, slip 1, knit to end of needle; for Needle C, knit to 2 stitches from end of needle, ssk. [41 (49, 57, 61) total stitches: 20 (24, 28, 30) stitches on Needle A; 11 (13, 15, 16) stitches on Needle B and 10 (12, 14, 15) on Needle C]
Pm and rejoin for working in the round.
Next Round: For Needle A: Knit to last stitch, slip 1 stitch to Needle B; for Needle B, k2tog, knit to end of needle; for Needle C, knit to end of needle. [40 (48, 56, 60) stitches: 19 (23, 27, 29) stitches on Needle A, 11 (13, 15, 16) stitches on Needle B and 10 (12, 14, 15) on Needle C]
Leg
Work in stockinette stitch, knitting every round for 1 inch.
Cut Yarn B and switch to smaller needles.
Continuing with just Yarn A, work in stockinette stitch, knitting every round for 1 inch.
Bind off knitwise.
Pom Pom
If you’re using Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, use the Small Pom Pom Maker and the 1½ inch Trim Guide to make a pom pom with Yarn A. Follow the basic instructions for a Solid Pom Pom found in our Pom Pom Tutorial.
Attach Pom Pom
Thread each pom pom tail separately through the rolled bind-off edge to the inside of the sock. Tie the tails into a knot, then thread the tails up through the pom pom itself and trim them flush with the pom pom.
Finishing
Graft Toe
Use Kitchener stitch to graft Toe closed. If you need help with this, please visit our Kitchener Stitch Tutorial.
Weave + Block
Weave in the ends, and then make another sock!
Block both socks by soaking them in room temperature water, squeezing out the excess water, and laying them flat to dry. To wash socks, add a little gentle soap to the water and lay flat to dry.


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This pattern calls for two sizes of needles – 0’s and 1.5”s, but I can’t seem to find any reference as to where the change of needle size is required. Is it just for gauge or ??? Help, please. Thanks.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for reaching out! You will knit the majority of the sock on the larger needles; however, at the very end, after cutting the Mineral Silk, you will knit the last bit of the cuff using Posy only on the smaller needles. You can find this instruction in the “Leg” section of the pattern!
I hope that clears things up, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Can you tell me how many pairs of the pom pom socks you can get out of the sock bundle? Thanks
Hi Marsha,
Thanks for reaching out! Each bundle is enough for one pair of socks; however, if you are knitting the largest circumference and foot length sizes you may need an extra skein of Pocket Posy to make the pom poms.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
When making your heel flap and it says turn . Does it mean just that ….is there any “wrap” to do or not?? Having trouble with this .
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! For this pattern, no, you do not need to wrap the stitch when turning. This will leave a gap, but you will close up the gap on the following short row with either a ssk or p2tog.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Can I use circular needles knitting with two socks at a time instead of the double pointed needles? Thanks
Hi Janet,
Thanks for writing in! We don’t have a tutorial for knitting two socks at once or for converting a sock pattern to magic loop, but if you’re already familiar with knitting socks simultaneously and with the magic loop technique, it shouldn’t be too hard to knit this pattern in your usual method! The only thing I would caution you about is that you will have four strands of yarn to manage, since these socks are knit with two strands of yarn held together, but as long as you keep your yarns well organized in a basket or drawstring bags, it shouldn’t be too difficult to keep everything untangled!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Is there a way to do this on a small circular?
Hi Julie,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, if you are familiar with knitting socks on an 8 inch circular needle, you could certainly use that method for these socks! We don’t have a tutorial for this, unfortunately, but it should be fairly easy to modify. The only areas that will require a bit of tweaking are the heel and toe.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi! I’m stuck on this part of the Turn Heel section:
Short Row 1 (right side): For Needle B, knit to end of needle; for Needle C, K6 (6, 8, 10) yo, k1, wrp-t. [1 stitch increased]
Short Row 2 (wrong side): P14 (14, 18, 22) purling yarn over through the back loop, yo, p1, wrp-t. [1 stitch increased]
If I am knitting 6 on needle C that has 18 total stitches and then purl 14 on the same needle? Maybe I am not quite reading this right.
Thanks for the help!
Hi Quinn,
Thanks for reaching out! For the heel section you are working short rows, so you will not be working over all of the stitches on Needle C you are only working over the 6 stitches, making a yarn over knitting 1 and then wrapping the stitch and turning the work!
I hope this answered you question, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi,
If you’re going to try this on magic loop, then what size circular needles do you use? I’m noticing that this pattern says to use 1.5 double pointed but I’m having a hard time finding that size on circular. Is that 2.5mm circular needles?
Thank you!
Hi AK,
Thanks for writing in! I would recommend using the 2.5mm 40 or 47″ circular needle, that will likely be the most comparable to a 1.5! It can sometimes be a bit tricky to translate needles sizes between US and mm since there can be small differences from brand to brand, so I would also recommend working a gauge swatch prior to beginning to insure you are consistent with the pattern!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello Purl Soho,
I silk is so luxurious! I would love to try your pompon mineral sock pattern and interested in ordering the Posey and mineral silk in the pink and lilac colors. How do I order from you?
Mary Elizabeth
Hi Mary Elizabeth,
Thanks for reaching out! You can purchase by going to the Posy and Mineral Silk product page, adding the items you would like to your basket, and then at the top right of the page you can access your basket and it will prompt you through the check-out process!
If you would like additional assistance you can email our customer service team at [email protected]
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi I am not 100% clear if you combine both metalic and posey while k it ting the top contrast color rows Vs just row #1?
Thanks for reading and replying!
Regards,
Julie
Hi Julie,
Thanks for writing in! You will be holding the Mineral Silk and Posy together and knitting with both of them for the entire sock!
I hope this clears things up, happy knitting!
Gianna
Why is a provisional cast-on required for this sock?
Hi Avis,
Thanks for reaching out. These socks are constructed from the toe up, but they still need to be knit in the round! You’ll cast on provisionally at the toe, knit the rest of the sock, and then go back and graft the toe closed with the kitchener stitch. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Hello – love these socks! It looks like Mineral Silk is being discontinued – do you have any alternative sparky recommendations?
Hi Kristi,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, we don’t have any alternatives for Mineral Silk. There are a few color options that are still available, but alternative something like Tussock could be fun to add in its place! It’s not sparkly per say but it does have a bit of a glisten from the silk content!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna