Fade Out Socks
The Fade Out Socks are inspired by the joy of mixing sock yarn leftovers in a new and interesting way! These socks begin with a fade sequence travelling up from the heel of the sock, then they have divergent fade sequences going up the leg and down the foot. Watch these socks transform as you knit them from just a few stitches into something truly unique and beautiful!
These socks are worked outwards from a reinforced heel. Although they are constructed unconventionally, they are surprisingly easy to make, and they are extremely adjustable in length and height. They are perfect for using mini-skeins or leftovers and letting your creativity run wild. No matter what fade you choose, these socks will be truly unlike anything else in your sock drawer!
This pattern requires the knitter to be able to knit a small circumference in the round (the pattern is method-neutral to suit your preferred technique for socks — double-pointed needles, magic loop/one circular needle, two circular needles, short circular needle, etc.). There are links to video tutorials for many required techniques, such as German short rows, appropriate cast ons/bind offs, and Kitchener stitch. This pattern has no charts and is easily accessible to an intermediate knitter who is just getting started knitting socks.
To set up your fade for these socks, you will need to choose a central colour that works with three other colours that “branch off” from it. You will need 10g of each colour per sock (so, 20g of each colour for your socks to match).
This pattern is compatible with the knitCompanion app! You can purchase a version prepared specifically for the app by clicking on the white t-shirt icon buying option.
