I wanted to create a pattern that would look good not only in solid colors, but that could incorporate a multicolored or speckled yarn and still have the design be apparent. I am pleased to say that Slipzag is the result!

Then I started playing with the idea of a pattern that could also work for sock sets. That’s when the partial Slipzag was born. If you have a sock set that has a strong contrasting mini, you can use that to knit the cuff and leg pattern on the partial Slipzag. If your sock set comes with two minis, you can use the second mini for the contrast toe. If you want the cuff/leg and toe to match, if you dig into your leftovers and find one that is about 25-30g, you’ll have plenty to do that.

I also thought it would be fun to carry the pattern throughout the entire leg and foot, and that’s when the full Slipzag was created. This is great to use with two half skeins (about 50g each) that contrast well.

Sizes: S (M, L) to fit foot circumferences 7 (8, 9)” or about 18 (20, 23) cm

Yarn:

Full Slipzag:
C1: 50g of fingering weight yarn
C2: 50g of fingering weight yarn

Partial Slipzag:
C1: 30g of fingering weight yarn (if doing both
the cuff/leg design plus contrast toe)
C2: 50g of fingering weight yarn

OR

C1: 20g of fingering weight yarn (if only doing
the cuff/leg design)
C2: 50-60g of fingering weight yarn,
depending on foot size

Needles: US size 1 / 2.25mm

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 34 stitches and 45 rows to 4” (10cm) worked in stockinette stitch in the round, unblocked.