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REVERIE SOCKS | A Studio Project
 

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)

If you would you like to save this project for later add it to your Ravelry favourites HERE.


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Super Squishy | Tenderfoot

EYB’s Tenderfoot is a soft and super squishy heathered sock yarn with rustic appeal.

A true sock yarn, the Merino fibres provide warmth and woolly comfort while a touch of Polyamide adds the necessary strength to produce a hard-wearing fabric.

Not just for socks, Tenderfoot will produce equally satisfying sweaters and cardigans for when light warm fabrics with a rustic hand-feel are desired.


Colourways

THE YARN

FIBRE CONTENT: 75% Merino Lambswool, 25% Polyamide
NET WEIGHT: 100g (3.5oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Fingering / 4 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 375m (410yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Semi-worsted, 4 plies
ORIGIN: Turkey
CARE: Hand wash

PROJECT SUGGESTIONS

Tenderfoot is suitable for a range of knit and crochet pieces. For sock project inspiration check out our patterns favourites on RAVELRY.

 
 
 
 
 

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