Stashbusters! by Wendy Gaal

Stashbusters!

Knitting
February 2009
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
350 - 375 yards (320 - 343 m)
Narrow (Medium, Wide) See details below
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I named this design Stashbusters! because this pattern is great for using up partial skeins from your stash. Combine colors that you wouldn’t ever dream to combine – it works! Seriously. Designed specifically for variegated yarns, the simple slipped-stitch pattern on these socks yields an impressive pair to wear or give as a gift. Although designed for two colorways, this pattern is also uniquely attractive when knit from one skein of variegated yarn. Or, expand the pattern to include as many colorways as you like, and use up lots of small leftover balls! This cuff-down sock design includes left- and right-slanted stitch patterns so that your socks can be mirror images of each other, a shadow-wrapped short row heel, and is written for three widths, so lots of people can benefit from your stashbusting!

VIDEO TUTORIALS: Live links to instructional videos have been included in the pattern to help with techniques that may be new to you. You can also find the video tutorials by Clicking Here.

SIZING: Three sizes. Ladies Narrow (Medium, Large)

  • Narrow Width: 6.5 - 7.5 inch circumference at ball of foot
  • Medium Width: 7.5 - 8.5 inch circumference at ball of foot
  • Wide Width: 8.5 - 10.0 inch circumference at ball of foot
  • Foot length is determined by knitter.

YARN: Fingering Weight Sock yarn (75% superwash wool / 25% Nylon) or similar.

Color A: Approximately 210 (235, 265) yards (or 48 (54, 60) g)
Color B: Approximately 110 (120, 135) yards (or 25 (27, 30) g)

GAUGE: 32 sts = 4” in Stockinette Stitch

NEEDLES: Recommended size US 1

TOOLS: Standard knitting tools.