Socks.
They serve many purposes.
They can be a quick and mindless (or is that mindful) knit.
A skill builder.
A distraction.
A distraction from other projects, other responsibilities and sometimes a hectic life.
For me it’s usually some combination of all three.
So this month, when I needed a win and a distraction from life I reached for the Reverie sock pattern from Pom Pom’s inspiring Dreamscape issue.
Jam packed with lots of skills - colour work, bobbles and twisted stitches, they provided an interesting project, super quick and satisfying to knit.
Find the project notes below.
Enjoy!
Andrea | Loom + Spindle
STUDIO PROJECT | Reverie Socks
INTENTION
Knit the Reverie sock pattern and explore:
Working with Meia and Meia Print
Knitting small circumference colourwork
Extending skills with short rows, twisted stitches and bobbles
DESIGN
The Reverie sock pattern was designed by Allison Lutes and first published in Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 40, February 2022. Issue 40 is available HERE or as a digital download on Ravelry.
The pattern is available in 4 sizes. I knit size 2.
SKILLS
Small circumference knitting
Two-colour colourwork
Twisted stitches
Knitting bobbles
Short-row shaping
TOOLS
2.25 mm (US 1) Tulip 6" Double-Pointed Bamboo Knitting Needles
MATERIALS
PROCESS
YARN SELECTION
Inspired by Pom Pom’s knitted samples I wanted a speckled main colour and a contrasting solid in a hardwearing fingering weight yarn.
The Meia sock yarn range was a perfect match with its extensive palette of speckles and solids.
The handy 50g balls also meant I wouldn’t have copious leftovers.
CONSTRUCTION
I followed the pattern as written except for the bobbles where I added some extra rows to make them pop. I didn’t add any extra length to the leg.
FINISHING
After sewing in the ends I soaked and blocked the socks.
INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
YARN
Meia sock yarn is woolly and soft. A nice tight ply suggests that it will be hardwearing enough for socks.
Meia knit up to gauge using the pattern’s suggested needle size.
CONSTRUCTION + FINISHING
The pattern worked up quickly, the various elements keeping me entertained.
The short-row garter stitch heel is becoming a favourite of mine.
The Meia Print didn’t seem to pool too much in the small circumference.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I was certainly happy with the result.
The socks knit up quickly and I really liked the design elements.
Meia is a soft and comfortable sock yarn. I’ll be working with it again for sure.
Knitting the socks in Meia?
Here’s what you’ll need for sizes 1-4
Yarn A: 100 (120, 140, 155m)
Yarn B: 115 (145, 185, 225m)
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THANK YOU FOR READING!
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