This year’s Fall KAL Challenge (find details here) is extra special, because I teamed up with The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers & Spincycle Yarns to benefit Sister’s United! I will be donating 15% of pattern sales for the Totally Tessellated socks to Sisters United thru the end of the KAL (November 27, 2023)! The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers & Spincycle Yarns will be donating 15% of Totally Tessellated yarn bundles!

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DETAILS
I couldn’t turn down the chance to morph the Tessellated Pullover & Vest into an awesome pair of socks! The Totally Tessellated socks are knit from the cuff down, using the magic of slipped stitches to create an addictive 3 color sock with an afterthought heel!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)

FINISHED UNSTRETCHED FOOT CIRCUMFERENCE
6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5)”/16.5 (19, 21.5, 24) cm unstretched foot circumference
Recommended fit is 1”/2.5 cm of negative ease in circumference (when measured at the widest part of the foot).

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make. Amount will vary depending on foot length. These estimates were calculated with a women’s US size 8 foot.

A - Fingering Weight Merino/Yak/Nylon blend (100 g/437 yds/400 m)
32 (37, 42, 46) g/140 (162, 184, 201) yds/128 (148, 168, 184) m

B - Sport Weight Superwash Wool (50 g/200 yd/183 m)
30 (35, 40, 44) g/120 (140, 160, 176) yds/110 (128, 146, 161) m

C - Lace Weight Suri Alpaca (50 g/328 yd/300 m)
10 (11, 13, 14) g/66 (72, 85, 92) yds/60 (66, 78, 84) m

SUGGESTED YARN
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Bear Paw Sock 70% SW Merino/20% Yak/10% Nylon (437 yards/100g) - 1 skein The Sapphire Empress

Bear Paw Sock is an amazing blend of Merino, Yak and Nylon - that creates an incredibly strong sock yarn that is also so luxurious and soft next to the skin. I love the moody colors that come from overdying this grey base.

The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang! Lace 74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk (328 yds/50 g) - 1 skein Juniper
My favorite of the fuzzy yarns! I love a Suri Alpaca for its soft, cloud-like fiber and beautiful halo. The silk core also helps to add some strength to these cozy socks.

Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool 100% Superwashed American Wool (approx. 50 g/200 yds) - 1 skein Mississippi Marsala
The easiest way to add interest to your knits! The slow color transitions in this yarn will keep you wanting to knit “just one more row!” and each item you make will be unique to itself! I love that the tight twist on this yarn adds to its durability.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 1.5/2.5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)

NOTIONS
Removable/clip marker, smooth waste yarn in 2 contrasting colors for Afterthought heel and lifelines, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors.

GAUGE
34 sts & 66 rounds = 4” / 10 cm
Measured over stitch pattern in the round, after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Cuff-down socks
2x2 Tubular Cast On (optional)
Knitting
Purling
Mosaic knitting
Slipping Stitches
Using multiple colors
Afterthought heel
Kitchener Stitch
Decreasing

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!