The Quartet Socks are a fun way to use up scrap sock yarn that you might have, while still keeping things interesting! The pattern is written from the cuff down, and has written instructions for a German Short Row Heel (feel free to substitute for your favorite heel!)

The pattern includes written instructions and a colorwork chart.

This is an intermediate level pattern! The knitter should be very comfortable with knitting colorwork stitches and concepts as well as sock shaping techniques.

You will need a fingering weight yarn! Superwash Merino/Nylon or other sock yarn that blocks nicely and is durable for wear.

The pattern is written for 3 colors with 1 contrasting color. However, you can use more colors! I provide yardage for each single colorblock in each size, so you can use up more scraps/mini skeins if you would like instead of sticking to the 4 colors as written! Feel free to get creative!

Yardage:

Small: (One single colorblock on one sock uses 15 yds/ 13 m)
CA :70 yds/ 64 m
CB: 84 yds/ 76 m
CC: 58 yds/ 53 m
CD: 58 yds/ 53 m
Medium: (One single colorblock on one sock uses 18 yds/ 16.5 m)
CA: 81 yds/74 m
CB: 98 yds/ 90 m
CC: 68 yds/ 62 m
CD: 68 yds/ 62 m
Large: (One single colorblock on one sock uses 20 yds/ 18 m)
CA: 105 yds/96 m
CB: 120 yds/ 109 m
CC: 77 yds/ 70 m
CD: 77 yds/ 70 m

Sizes: Small (20 - 22 cm/ 8 inches), Medium (23 - 24 cm/ 9 inches) , and Large (25 - 26 cm/ 10 inches)

Gauge: 38 sts by 42 rows = 4 inch/ 10 cm square

Needles: US Size 1, 9 inch circular/ DPN’s / Magic Loop OR size that meets gauge
US Size 1.5 or 2 needles for colorwork (if you find your tension is tight)

Note: The pattern is written according to stitch count and in relation to stitch markers –this means you can use any tool/technique for making your socks that you prefer. Also note, that if you decide to use 9 inch circular needles, that you will need DPN’s for closing the toe.

Let me know if you have any questions, and happy knitting!