FINISHED! High Desert Socks

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Lindsey Fowler of @lostandfawned knows how to knit a good sock pattern. I have test knit three of her sock designs so far, and have greatly enjoyed each and every one. Her latest boot sock, The High Desert Socks however just may be my favorite.

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I can’t say enough good things about these socks, but let me make a list for you:

  • They are knit in fingering weight held double, making them SUPER fast knits.

  • Perfect for scraps. Like seriously, perfect. I used one full skein of yarn for the main color of my sock, and two scraps I had weighing 20 grams and 6 grams total.

  • They are written for 7 sizes, based on CYC sizing. I love this because I know my loved ones shoe size, but have truly no ideas on specific lengths, and most certainly can not try socks on them as I go.

  • They fit perfectly and make a cozy sturdy boot sock for our Midwestern winters.

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I knit my pair on US3 nine inch circulars, which is recommended in the pattern. My main color I ordered from Lindsey’s pattern collaborator- Six and Seven Fiber Co in the colorway Grey Lady on the Clover base. The base yarn is a really lovely 75/25 Corriedale/Nylon 2ply, which I really enjoyed knitting with. As I mentioned my two contrast colors were from my big partials basket.

Lindsey and I have chatted about all of our potential partial skein, scrap combos, could knit this for a year straight dreams. I would highly recommend scrolling the project pages to get alll of the inspiration ✨

xo-lj