I designed these socks as a fun and different way to use a self-striping sock set.

Around the top of the leg you work a lovely colourwork design that uses a traditional Shetland Star motif. The combination of this and the autumnal looking yarn made me think of looking up at the stars through a beautiful woodland.

During our recent Sockoween event with our Bakery Bear patrons, I provided this pattern and very much enjoyed seeing all of the different colour options. The star motif works wonderfully used as a snowflake, so would make the perfect festive knit too.

Sock Details

The socks feature colourwork, combined with self-striping sock yarn. There are 2 heel options in the pattern - a traditional heel flap and gusset, using a heel turn that minimises the disruption to the stripes. There is also instructions for my Butterfly Heel, this is knitted flat and uses decreases and increases. The pattern contains a video tutorial showing this method.

I used my much loved Umbrella Toe to finish.

Sizes

The pattern comes in 3 sizes - Small (56 sts), Medium (64 sts) and Large (72 sts). There are 3 separate charts for the colourwork. I would recommend you use a short 9 inch circular needle for the colourwork section, going up a needle size if you are concerned your gauge may be too tight over the colourwork portion.

Yarn

For the pattern sample I used a self-striping sock set from Freckled Whimsy called ‘Hot Cider And Hay Rides. This was 100g of the main colour and a 20g mini skein.

You will also need a small amount (around 5g) of a contrasting yarn for the stars.