Love Is Hatched!!
Hatching Love Socks Pattern Release Day
I see a skein of yarn the way a sculptor sees a chunk of granite. I know without a doubt that there is a beautiful object lying within. My job as the knitter is simply to recognize what that skein is asking to become, and then knit (and hope I do it justice).
Last year I purchased a skein of sport weight yarn from Must Stash Yarn. For many years I have been a fan of Stacie’s yarn—the colors, the squishy goodness, and the story each colorway tells. Though I have a tub of her fingering weight yarns, both knit and not-yet, I have never sampled the sport weight. I wanted to branch out a bit. I chose the “Daily Eggs” colorway, also a first. It just felt right.
For months I considered what that yarn wanted to grow into. I have to admit that I am delighted with my results.
Pattern Hatched!
When I think of eggs, I think of baskets, Easter, omelets, and new life. Since scrambled eggs don’t feature well in socks, I thought I’d pursue the other ideas!
I decided I wanted a basket that protected an egg bursting with love. Also, I adore cables, but I prefer them when I have as little moving around of stitches as possible! I did not use a cable needle at all on these, and I did not have to do much rearranging of stitches before I knit the cables. (I include video tutorials on how to accomplish needle-less cables in case you’re interested in lazy efficient cables, like I am!)
And you guys…. This sport weight yarn is so deliciously squishy. I felt like I was knitting with marshmallows (in the best way!).
Thick or Thin
You might be thinking, but I can’t/don’t knit socks with sport weight. First of all, try it if you can!! You might be surprised! But also, this pattern contains a super special secret…..
Based on the way the sport weight gauge worked out, the pattern ALSO works for fingering weight!!! You just have to knit a size “larger.” The pattern includes suggestions for knitting these socks with fingering weight.
(That being said, I do think the cables look best on sport.)
Adding Partridge to the Family
I tend not to knit an Eye of Partidge Heel on my socks. However, the basketweave on this sock begged me to include it! The Eye are Partridge is like a mini-basket for a heel flap!!
Woven Around the Toe
The Toe of the sock maintains the basketweave AND is rounded for a lovely fit and finish.
Pattern Specs
Sizes: Adult S (M, L, XL); Finished size: 7”(8”, 9”, 10”) /18cm (20cm, 23cm, 25cm)
Finished size should fit with 0.5” to 1” negative ease, around widest part of foot.
Gauge: 7 sts x 10 rows = 1” (2.5cm) in stockinette
Yarn: 1 - 100g skein of sport weight sock yarn
Sample uses: Must Stash Yarn Sport Must Match Set (80% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon); 328yds/100g; “Daily Eggs”
Suggested Needles:
US Size 1 (2.25mm); dpns or needles for small circumference knitting
US Size 2 (2.75mm); dpns or needles for small circumference knitting
Notions: Tape Measure, Darning Needle, Stitch Markers, Cable Needle
Show Me the Discounts!!!
While you can’t put a price on love, you can totally save some cash on this pattern right now! You’ll find this pattern on Ravelry and Etsy.
Good
For the next two weeks, you can take an egg-stra 30% off this pattern. (Good through Sunday, February 25, 2024, 11:59pm EST). No code needed on Etsy. Use code EGGCITED on Ravelry.
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Best
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