There are color lovers and there are sock lovers. Where these two circles overlap, you will find Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Yarn. And dyer Julia Vesper has a gift for putting together the most gorgeous color pairings!
The pretties:
This self-striping base is 430 yards of 75% superwash wool and 25% nylon — perfect for a pair of socks. Julia makes her yarn in small, weekly batches: Each skein is hand dyed and every colorway is unique. They’re $28 each. And I’d like to argue that is $28 worth of happy for the coming winter months. Stock up while you can!
Pattern inspiration
Here are some favorite sock patterns to explore with your self-striping yarn:
If you follow Susan B. Anderson on Instagram or read her blog, you know her to be a prolific sock maker. Her “How I Make My Socks” pattern is free and the so-called “vanilla” (aka, plain) sock shows off striping patterns beautifully. She says she always makes her socks top-down, always with DPNs and always one at a time. Hey, if it ain’t broke…
© Susan B. Anderson
Need toe-up? Afterthought heel? Check. The Vanilla Socks [Toe-Up & Afterthought Heel] by Carle Dehning touts itself as not needing to cut yarn and having additional stitches in both the heel and the arch. Also? It’s free.
© Carle
I’m currently obsessed with the (yes, free) OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, a toe-up OR top-down sock. Because who doesn’t love options?
© Megan Williams
If vanilla socks with stripes aren’t enough for you, add a little zip with Jaywalker, by Grumperina. This top-down chevron-y lovely is a freebie.
© Grumperina
If even the chevrons aren’t enough excitement, the top-down Fruit Stripe Gum Socks are a unique way to play with stripes that will keep you entertained!
© Leah Oakley Originals