Penny's Notebook

Rainbow Socks

Finished rainbow socks, shown on owner's size 35 feet.
Project Info
  • Pattern — Standard Cuff Down Sock with french heel.
  • Project Type — Socks
  • Project started — 2021-10-17
  • Project completed — 2022-01-22
  • Worked with — 1.75mm needle
  • Yarn(s) — Lion Brand Mani-Pedi, Crew colorway; heel contrast yarn: Anzula Haiku, Mariana colorway

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These are my car ride project (when I’m not driving).

Project Log

  • 2021-10-17 U —

    Purchased yarn. (oops). I was not loving the socks I was knitting and this was at Job Lot. I couldn’t resist.

  • 2021-11-14 U —

    Turned heel. Heel flap pickup is 21 sts.

  • 2021-12-09 R —

    About 4-5 rnds from toe of first sock. Will likely begin at next colour change repeat.

  • 2021-12-19 U —

    Finished toe. Need to graft & CO second sock.

  • 2021-12-27 M —

    CO second sock, finished ribbing. knit about an inch of leg.

  • 2022-01-03 M —

    Started heel of second sock. Will work on at night to finish turn.

  • 2022-01-05 W —

    Finished turn.

  • 2022-01-22 S —

    Completed; Very pleased with how they came out.

Knit sock in progress, Crew color by Lion Brand. Shown with small Tom Bihn stuff sack
Rainbow sock on needles and a foot that is resting on a desk. there's a few rounds to go before the toe.
Rainbow sock on needles and a right foot that is resting on the carpet. The sock toe is finished and needs to be grafted.
one completed rainbow sock on wire sock blocker, second sock started and knit about an inch past cuff. grey tom bihn project bag shown. all on plain white background.
Two different socks worn modelled while the toe of the second Rainbow sock is knitted. the person is sitting on a light brown and green rug.
Finished rainbow socks, shown on owner's size 35 feet.
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