Whale of a Tale Socks

Maui, Hawai brings my memories back to the time I spent with my mom on the island after I had attended a sales meeting many years ago. We spent the week exploring every inch of the island. One of my fondest memories was whale watching for the first time. I was terrified and excited at the same time to see this enormous creature come so close to the boat, rising up from the water and flip around to dive back into the ocean, splashing us with the cool water. After hearing of the fires that devastated parts of the island, Lauren, of Lolodidit, dyed up a special skein of yarn, Helping Hippos Maui, to raise money for a charity. I was inspired by this speckled yarn to re-create the cherished memories of the time my mom and I spent together on this beautiful island. The cables rising up from the garter stitch textured pattern looks like whale tails to me and reminds me of our whale watching time together.

Sizes

1 (2, 3)

Finished Measurements

Leg Circumference: 7 (7.5, 8.5)"/17.8 (19, 21.5) cm

Foot Circumference: 7.25 (7.75, 8.75)"/18.5 (19.7, 22) cm

Leg Length: 5.75 (5.75, 5.75)"/14.6 (14.6, 14.6) cm

Foot Length: Adjustable

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

Modeled in Size 2

Materials

Approximately 325 (375, 415) yds/297 (343, 380) m (MC) and 70 (70, 80) yds/64 (64, 73) m (CC) of fingering weight yarn

I used Lolodidit Loriginal (85% extra fine superwash merino wool, 15% nylon; 100g/440 yds [402 m]); color: Helping Hippos Maui (MC) 1 skein

Lolodidit Lil’ Lolo (85% extra fine superwash merino wool, 15% nylon; 28 g [0.99 oz]/124 yds [113 m]; colors: Bubbilicious (CC) 1 skein

US 1.5/2.5 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 x 48 rnds = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked