Dottie Socks

When I designed the Dottie Socks, I was envisioning a sock with bright, happy colors and something that would be relaxing to knit. We have a tradition in our family to always bake a homemade decorated cake for each other’s birthdays. Throughout the years, I have decorated many colorful cakes, spending lots of time piping different colors of frosting and using a variety of sprinkles and candy to bring joy to my family’s birthdays. Dottie reminded me of that joy with the sprinkle of dots and blocks of color.

Finished Measurements

Foot / Leg Circumference: 7.25 (8.25, 9.25)"/18 (20.5, 23) cm

Leg Length for Mid-calf: 6.25 (6.25, 6.25)" /16 (16, 16) cm

Leg Length for Shortie: 3 (3, 3)"/7.5 (7.5, 7.5) cm

Foot Length: Adjustable

Recommended ease: 0.5–1"/1.5–2.5 cm of negative ease

Mid-calf version modeled in Size 2

Shortie version modeled in Size 1

Materials

Mid-calf Length

Approximately 175 (200, 250) yds/160 (183, 230) m (MC) and 70 (70, 80) yds/64 (64, 73) m each in 2 colors (CC1 and CC2) of fingering weight yarn

Shortie Length

Approximately 140 (165, 215) yds/160 (183, 230) m (MC) and 70 (70, 80) yds/64 (64, 73) m each in 2 colors (CC1 and CC2) of fingering weight yarn

US 1.0/2.25 mm double-pointed needles, or two circular needles for two circulars technique, or 32"/80 cm or longer circular needle if using the Magic Loop method.

Stitch marker

Tape measure or ruler

Yarn needle

Gauge

32 sts and 44 rnds = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking

32 sts and 60 rnds = 4"/10 cm in dots mosaic pattern after blocking