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In my family, ‘Leftover Buffet’ is a running joke for whenever lunch consists of the previous days’ leftovers. It is always a major highlight for my kids! Just like at a real buffet, you get to pick your favorites from your yarn scraps and finally create that beautiful piece you’ve always wanted to make with them.

Socks can be knit in various ways: DPNs, CraSyTrio, short circulars, Magic Loop, etc. This pattern was written specifically for the Magic Loop or Trio method. The two cable halves of the Magic Loop are referred to in this pattern as Needle 1 and Needle 2.
The socks are worked from the toe up to the leg. Both socks are knit identically.

Sizes 36/37-44/45
Sizes EU 36/37 38/39 40/41 42/43 44/45
Sizes US Ladies 5.5-6.5 7.5-8 8.5-10 10.5-11
Sizes US Men 6.5-7 7.5-9 9.5-10 10.5-11

Gauge:
32 sts and 38 rnd in colorwork = 10x10 cm 4x4 inches
Needles:
Circular needles or CraSyTrio Trio in 2.25 mm (US 1) (for solid-colored sections)
Circular needles or CraSyTrio in 2.75 mm (US 2) (for colorwork sections)
Note:
I tend to knit very loosely. If you typically use a different needle size for Fair Isle socks, please use your preferred size.
Yarn:
4-ply sock yarn, 420 m (437 yds) / 100 g
(e.g., Regia, Pro Lana, Supergarne, Opal, or hand-dyed yarns in light fingering / sock yarn quality).

Yarn Requirements In length (m/yd) for the dark sample
Size 36/37 38/39 40/41 42/43 44/45
MC1 (purple) 185/192 210/218 235/245 260/271 286/297
MC2 (black) 84/87 92/96 101/105 118/122 126/131
CC1 (salmon) 42/44 50/52 59/61 59/61 67/70
CC2 (lilac) 34/35 42/44 50/52 50/52 59/61
CC3 (teal) 25/26 25/26 25/26 34/35 34/35

Note: If you use fewer than 5 colors, simply add the corresponding weight to the color you are using as a replacement.
It is always highly recommended to use leftover scraps that weigh 2–3g more than specified here.