I knit this pattern using six mini skeins, but it would also look great in a single skein of variegated (or solid color) yarn. A stripe effect could also be achieved by using highly contrasting colors next to each other.

If you’re making this in a single color with one skein of sock yarn, or using a different stripe sequence, it’s helpful to weigh your project (subtract the weight of the needle) after working the starting corner. That way you’ll know how much yarn to save for the ending corner.