Round 4 Pattern: Something’s Shady

Like all the patterns so far, this one has been discussed a great deal. You all have speculated about the afterthought heel and the dyeing technique and which teaser shot it’s going to be and so on and so on. All will be answered in this post and you should have the pattern in your email inbox by now, too.

How about some photos?

This is the photo from our designer, Corey LaFlamme and it shows both the undyed and dyed sock.

And these two photos are from the test knit. The yarn for this is Claudia’s Handpaint and it was not dyed.

Corey is a graphic artist, quilter and knitter living in Lewiston, Maine, with her novelist/reporter husband, two cats, one mouse and several dust bunnies. When she finally finds the time, there will be something to see on her website at coreydina.com

Corey says:

I wanted to create socks that would reflect autumn in Maine, so I chose two Barbara Walker patterns: “Mini Lattice,” a tiny, swirling cable that reminded me of dropping leaves; and “Twin Leaf.” Written directions and charts are included. (This would be a great time to research how to cable without a cable needle, speeding up the Mini Lattice pattern.) An afterthought heel allows for a simple dip-dye method that mimics the transitional colors of fall. The afterthought heel also makes for great travel knitting, as the sock can be knit nearly in its entirety without having to stop for a heel turn.

Now get out and there get knitting!