Collection *Socks LeftOver*

A collection of sock patterns in the LeftOver style, created and designed by Birgit Freyer.

The collection *Socks LeftOver* consists of 6 instructions for 2-colored socks and 6 additional patterns. The special feature of these models is that they are well suited for the use of left over sock yarn. Especially the background colour can be created by combining leftovers of variegated yarn.
The collection comes with some workshops for knitting socks. The patterns are charted.

Content:

6 detailed instructions for socks
6 additional patterns
Workshop: size variations
Workshop: round heel
Workshop: Toe for LeftOver
Workshop: Toe up (knit sock from the top)
Workshop: Turn Over Pattern for ToeUp
Tips & Tricks

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

This collection contains 24 pages in a pdf file. The contents are structured as follows:

• 6 detailed instructions for socks (each containing a photo, charts and explanations)
• 6 additional patterns (charted, with explanations of the pattern repeat of stitches and rounds)
• 5 workshops about knitting socks, especially adapted for the technique used in this collection (containing pictures) + 1 page with helpful hints and information.

The difficulty level of the patterns is 2 (of 5).

Required skills:

• working from a chart
• knitting in the round
• basic stitches: knit, purl
• increasing and decreasing
• slipped stitches (they are explained in the instructions)

Size Information

EU 38 - 40
US 7 ½ - 9
UK 5 – 6 ½

The size can be varied, as described in a workshop that's included in the collection.

Materials List

Yarn: Sock yarn (approx. 420 m/460 yd per 100 g) in 2 colours: one variegated yarn that can be a combination of leftovers from different skeins of variegated sock yarn, one contrasting solid colour (the stronger the contrast, the more effectful)
Needle size: 2.0 to 2.5 mm (US size 0 to 1.5, UK size 14 to 13)
Yardage: as stated in the pattern; approx. 120 m (132 yd) of variegated yarn, approx. 200 m (220 yd) solid-coloured yarn.

Notions: scissors, needle for sewing up the threads

Additional Details by the Author

Have fun with your needlework!

This instruction is for your personal use only. All rights remain with the designer.