These top-down socks feature five mini skeins (20g each) of fingering weight sock yarn. Gather a contrasting palette and enjoy lots of textures like twisted ribbing, dip stitches, brioche, eyelets, slip stitches, and short rows. There are also instructions for a non-brioche section. These socks are packed with delectable stripes and collectible stitch patterns, making them very addicting to knit. Each section is accompanied by a video tutorial demonstrating all of the techniques step-by-step to knit these fabulous color pop socks.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished Measurements
6 (7.5, 9, 10.5)″ / 15 (19, 23, 27)cm leg and foot circumference. Measurements taken after blocking. These are the measurements of the sock.

Socks are designed to fit an actual foot circumference of 7 (8.5, 10, 11.5)″ / 18 (22, 25, 29)cm. The socks are designed to fit with negative ease. Choose a size with a finished foot circumference measurement that is approximately 1″ / 2.5cm smaller than your actual foot circumference, so that the sock will fit nice and snug on your foot. The length of the foot is easily customizable.

Yarn
Fingering weight

Yardage
Color A - 93yds / 85m
Color B - 93yds / 85m
Color C - 93yds / 85m
Color D - 93yds / 85m
Color E - 93yds / 85m
These yarn amounts will produce a complete pair of socks, the right sock and the left sock.

Shown in
Orange/purple sample
Walk Collection Tough Sock Mini (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 93yds / 85m per 20g skein)
Color A - Jellyfish
Color B - Beachball
Color C - Surf
Color D - Popsicle
Color E - Sandcastle

Neon sample
Twisted Ambitions Sweet Sock Mini (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 92yds / 84m per 20g skein)
Color A - Shiver
Color B - Shadow
Color C - Moonlight
Color D - Float
Color E - Burn

Needles
US 1 / 2.25mm DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge

You can use a circular needle if you prefer. US 1 / 2.25 circular needle in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge. If you are using the Magic Loop method, then you will also need 1 spare double pointed needle in the same size or smaller for holding sts or you could use 1 spare circular needle in the same size or smaller for holding sts. If you want to knit both socks simultaneously, then you will need two sets of DPNs or circular needles.

Notions
3 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
32 sts & 50 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in stockinette stitch after
blocking

The socks are knit with a firm tidy gauge. You may need to go down one or two needle sizes to achieve gauge and that’s okay.

Ravelry Group
We share our Surprise Sock Along progress in the SSAL 2025 Ravelry group. Check out the group for lots of fun photos and sock progress!

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