A simple sock with bright colourwork, the Shadow Print Socks are the perfect winter gift.
Named after a printing effect that produces a lighter double, or shadow, of the original text or image, the Shadow Print Socks are cosy and bright, the perfect pop of dopamine to add to any outfit. They can be customised with any recipient in mind: whilst the pattern is written for three colours, the two contrast colours could be combined into one, or many shades could be used for both contrast colours, depending on your recipient’s style and your stash.
The Shadow Print Socks is currently exclusive to the Knitworthy 8 collection and will be released as an individual pattern in mid-December.
Our newest collection of accessory patterns, perfect to gift. Knitworthy 8 includes six patterns spanning a wide range of techniques and styles.
The socks are knit top down, in the round and include a fun new heel. The scallop stripes are worked with slipped stitches and you’ll only ever be working with one colour per round. It has a a short, easy to memorise repeated pattern and is a great opportunity to use up scraps in your stash.
The “deep shadow” heel was developed specifically for this pattern and is based on Alice Yu’s shadow wrap sock heels. It combines a deeper than usual short row heel with traditional gusset shaping, for a comfortable fit around the heel and instep. The beginner friendly heel is easy to work with minimal counting and the accompanying video tutorial will walk you through each step.
Build your skills by following the links to our clear step-by-step tutorials.
32 sts and 50 rnds = 4" / 10cm in slip st pattern in the round
Shadowprint Socks come in 7 sizes: kids s, kids m, xs, s, m, l, xl
To fit EU shoe sizes: 30-31 [32-33, 36-37] (38-39, 40-41) [42-43, 44-45]
To fit US shoe sizes: 13.5C–1Y [1.5Y–2Y, W6-6.5] (W7-8, W8.5–9.5) [M9.5–10, M10.5–11.5]
4ply / Fingering weight yarn in 3 contrasting colours
Shown in
MC: Opal Uni 4ply (75% Superwash wool, 25% nylon, 465yds / 425m, 100g) in Natural
CC1: Third Vault Yarns Companion 4ply (100% superwash Merino, 400m, 100g) in Little Big Blue Box.
CC2: The scallop stripes used an assortment of hand-dyed superwash sock scraps.
Yarn required
MC: 80 [90, 110] (125, 130) [150, 165] yds / 70 [85, 100] (115, 120) [135, 150]m
CC1: 50 [60, 65] (75, 85) [90, 105] yds / 50 [55, 60] (65, 80) [85, 95]m
CC2: 60 [70, 100] (100, 110) [125, 145] yds / 55 [65, 90] (95, 100) [115, 135]m
US 1 / 2.25 mm needles
Dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round.
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