Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Sassy Stockings Knitting

Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Sassy Stockings

What Is Being Made

Sassy Stockings is a downloadable knitting pattern for socks designed by Spud & Chloe, a brand of Blue Sky Fibers. This project creates fitted socks with a leg section, heel, and foot, available in multiple sizes to achieve a foot circumference of 7 (8, 8¾) inches. The finished leg length from cuff to base of heel measures approximately 8¾ (9¼, 9¾) inches, making these versatile socks suitable for various wearers.

Techniques Used

Sassy Stockings are worked in the round using double-pointed needles, a fundamental technique for creating seamless, tubular garments like socks. The pattern incorporates striped colorwork throughout the design, adding visual interest to the finished socks. Additional techniques include provisional cast-on methods with crochet chain, heel turning with a turning round, and the optional Kitchener Stitch for grafting the foot opening closed. The pattern also employs yarn-over increases and decreases to shape the sock and create lace details.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure combines Stockinette stitch and Lace Pattern elements. Stockinette stitch forms the base fabric and is worked at a gauge of 32 stitches and 46 rounds over 4 inches. The Lace Pattern, which appears in the leg section, is worked at a gauge of 32 stitches and 48 rounds over 4 inches, creating an openwork texture. Specific stitch techniques include knit stitches (k), yarn-overs (yo), knit two together decreases (k2tog), and knit one purl bump increases. The turning round for the heel uses a *k1, yo, k2tog* repeat pattern to create a decorative turning line.

Materials

This pattern is designed for yarn and double-pointed needles (dpns). The gauge specifications indicate the yarn weight and needle size should be selected to achieve 32 stitches and 46 rounds per 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, and 32 stitches and 48 rounds per 4 inches in Lace Pattern. A tapestry needle is required for finishing techniques such as the Kitchener Stitch graft and weaving in ends. The pattern accommodates various yarn fiber content through the Spud & Chloe yarn line by Blue Sky Fibers.