This eye-catching accessory combines stranded colorwork with self-striping yarn for an optical illusion that will keep your attention. Concentric diamonds call to mind the reflective mirrors of a funhouse, making these socks as interesting to knit as they are to wear. The gusset is worked along the bottom of the heel, creating additional interest to this unique footwear. There’s no need to leave home for entertainment when you have your very own Funhouse!
FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L)
Foot/Leg Circumference: 8 (9, 10)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm; fits foot circumference of equal circumference
Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit
YARN
Fab Funky Fibres Hand-Dyed Sock (75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon; 464 yds/100g): 1 skein MC and 1 skein CC, or 200 yds / 183 m EACH of fingering weight sock yarn in 2 high-contrast colors
Sample shown in ‘Silver’ (MC) and ‘Falling Leaves’ (CC)
NEEDLES
DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting
For Cuff/Heel/Toe: US 1 (2.25 mm), or as needed to meet stockinette gauge
For Stranded Colorwork: US 2 (2.75 mm), or as needed to meet gauge
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
2 stitch markers
GAUGE
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10 cm) on smaller needles
In Colorwork Pattern: 32 sts and 32 rounds = 4” (10 cm) on larger needles
This eye-catching accessory combines stranded colorwork with self-striping yarn for an optical illusion that will keep your attention. Concentric diamonds call to mind the reflective mirrors of a funhouse, making these socks as interesting to knit as they are to wear. The gusset is worked along the bottom of the heel, creating additional interest to this unique footwear. There’s no need to leave home for entertainment when you have your very own Funhouse!
FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L)
Foot/Leg Circumference: 8 (9, 10)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm; fits foot circumference of equal circumference
Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit
YARN
Fab Funky Fibres Hand-Dyed Sock (75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon; 464 yds/100g): 1 skein MC and 1 skein CC, or 200 yds / 183 m EACH of fingering weight sock yarn in 2 high-contrast colors
Sample shown in ‘Silver’ (MC) and ‘Falling Leaves’ (CC)
NEEDLES
DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting
For Cuff/Heel/Toe: US 1 (2.25 mm), or as needed to meet stockinette gauge
For Stranded Colorwork: US 2 (2.75 mm), or as needed to meet gauge
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
2 stitch markers
GAUGE
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10 cm) on smaller needles
In Colorwork Pattern: 32 sts and 32 rounds = 4” (10 cm) on larger needles
