In Breaking Bad, the signature product of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman is a potent and highly pure form of crystal methamphetamine nicknamed “Blue Sky”. Recognized instantly by its striking blue color and exceptional purity — often quoted at 99.1% — the drug becomes a symbol of Walter’s precision, ego, and descent into criminal genius.

“Blue Sky” quickly becomes more than just a product — it’s a brand, a calling card, and ultimately, a reflection of the transformation from Walter White to Heisenberg.

The socks are designed to look like the crystals laid out on the tray fresh from the cook. They are knit cuff down, with diamonds in both stockinette and garter, a German Short Row Heel as a nod to the Germans who built the lab, and a star toe.

There are three (3) sizes available with this pattern – Small (56 Stitches), Medium (64 Stitches), and Large (72 Stitches). If you need a different size, just make sure your number is divisible by 8.

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Details

Size & Finished Measurements:
Adult Small 56 (Medium 64, Large 72)
Finished sock circumference: 7” (8”, 9”) / 17.78 (20.32, 22.86 cm) allowing for approximately 1” / 2.54 cm of negative ease.

Gauge:

8 stitches and 12 rounds = 1”/ 2.54 cm
Pattern: Stockinette in the round (unblocked)

Needles:

US Size 1/2.25 mm or whatever size needed to obtain gauge
9” Circulars, Magic Loop, DPNs – your choice!

Yarn & Suggested Yarn:

1 skein of Sock Fingering Weight (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon)
463 yards/100 grams
Yarn used in Sample:
Breaking Yarn in Sock Fingering Weight (463 yards/100 grams) in the colorway Crystal Meth

Notions:

Five (5) stitch markers, scissors, and tapestry needle for weaving and to finish the toe

Resources:

German Twisted Cast On: https://youtu.be/uW_TPhs3Cpg
German Short Row Heel (Nimble Needles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DfXsuCgVl0
German Short Row Heel (Wendy Poole Handmade):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m_GkfAhaUM