The Fluorite socks are my February’s instalment for The Rainbow Sock Chronicles 2021. This sock pattern is by Andrea Mowry and uses a simple fade sequence that is great for using up leftover sock yarn.
February’s colour for this challenge is Dark Pink or Red. I choose to incorporate a few dark pinks in my socks in keeping with the theme.
The pattern is written for two lengths – calf length or boot socks and I opted for the regular boot socks length. The socks begin with a purlwise Turkish cast-on at the toes and go upwards incorporating colour fading. The heel is a “Fleegle heel” which was a new technique for me. The fading sequence is continued up the leg and then a 2X2 rib for the cuff. A stretchy bind-off to finish these socks off is a must and I used this tutorial by Knitting Blooms.
Initially, I had picked out different yarn colours, but I ended up going with a more pink-centric palette to keep with February’s theme. I’m glad I chose these colours from my stash.
The meditative knitting of the fading stripes and happy colours have brought me lots of comfort in what has been a difficult February.
All the yarns I used are scraps of Hedgehog Fibres sock from my stash. The only thing I would change if I were to knit this pattern again would be to keep my needle size the same for the cuff. With my tight knitting tension, the smaller needles make a tighter cuff. For most knitters, the needle sizes listed in the pattern should work.
Fluorite – February
Pattern: Fluorite Socks by Andrea Mowry
Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn in “Pheasant, Gossip, Jelly, Genie & Teacup”
Needles: Sizes US 1 & 1.5 / 2.25 & 2.5 mm
