Peppermint Sticks Ice Cream Socks (Part of Vanilla Sundae Sock Set)

This is one of a set of very easy sock patterns part of the Vanilla Sundae Sock Set! These patterns are meant for times when you want a mostly mindless knitting project you can pick up and put down easily, but also want something a little more interesting than a plain vanilla sock - hence, the "Vanilla Sundae" name. All 6 patterns are also available together in an ebook for the best total price! The ebook also comes with a bonus vanilla sock making guide written for both cuff-down and toe up constructions, an expanded 12 sizes, guidance on how to adjust sizing for your own stitch and round gauge, as well as plenty of other tips so that you can create handknit socks you will actually wear! I hope you enjoy these sock patterns, and happy knitting!

The little splashes of color in this main color reminded me of a scoop of peppermint ice cream, and the stripes on a peppermint stick. These easy socks feature little stripes throughout the foot and leg, and are perfect for sock sets, mini skeins (especially 10g ones), and scraps! This pattern is great for knitters new to changing colors, as instructions for how to do so are included. I remember when I first started knitting, I stuck with one color projects for a long time because I had no idea how you were supposed to change colors! (This was pre-youtube days...). So this is a great pattern for new knitters looking to expand their skill set. Includes 3 child sizes and 4 adult sizes. The widths of the stripes are adjusted to accommodate different foot lengths, while maintaining the look of narrow contrast stripes with wide main color stripes. 

Please note this is to purchase the pattern to knit the socks, not the socks themselves. Due to the nature of digital downloads, I cannot offer refunds.

This pattern is also on Ravelry. Pattern has been tech edited and test knitted - thank you to my tech editor, Heather Storta, and my test knitters! Thank you to Bella @ www.bee-creates.com for the wonderful illustrations!

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Construction

Socks are knit toe-up, with 5 thin CC stripes on the foot that alternate with wider MC stripes. You can easily adjust the number of stripes and colors you use. These socks use a shadow wrap short row heel, in which you don’t need to wrap the stitches, but you can use another heel method if you prefer. After finishing the heel, the 5 stripes are repeated on the leg in reverse order. It is finished with a 2x2 ribbed cuff, with a decorative trim that uses 2 of the stripe contrast colors of your choosing. In the sample, I mismatched the trim.

Sizes

Toddler (Child S, L) (Adult S, M, L, XL)
Stitch count: 40 (44, 48) (56, 64, 72, 80) sts
Finished sock foot circumference: 5 (5.5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)” / 12.5 (14, 15) (18, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm

Gauge

32 sts and 42 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in st st, blocked

Yarn

You will need 1 MC and 6 mini skeins (or equivalent scrap yarn) for CC1 - CC6.

I used Beehive Yarns Audrey Classic Sock, 100g / 463 yards; 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon; Sweet Treats holiday sock set which included one 100g skein and six 10g minis.

Approx yardage:
MC: 20 (30, 35) (46, 55, 65, 77) g / 80 (120, 140) (184, 220, 260, 308) yds / 76 (113, 132) (173, 207, 245, 290) m
For each CC: 3 (4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 10) g / 12 (16, 20) (24, 28, 32, 40) yds / 12 (16, 19) (23, 27, 31, 38) m