Tips on Using Foot Prints

 

Because Foot Prints is a sport weight yarn, and therefore only 330yds per 4oz skein, many customers have asked for advice on the right pattern to use.

Foot Prints should be knit with larger needles than a fingering weight sock yarn, such as Verve. Because every knitter has a different tension, the right needle size will vary from person to person. I would suggest trying a size 3 and seeing how you like the fabric. Loose knitters (like myself) might need to go down to a smaller size while tight knitters may need to goup.

Because Foot Prints is a squishy yarn, you can make it work with smaller needles. However, if you decide to use a pattern calling for size 1s, you may need to make the cuff a bit shorter to compensate.

I have included a couple of examples of socks knit using Foot Prints in different patterns. Some of the best sources for sock patterns using sport weight yarns are books like Sensational Knitted socks which give instructions for many different gauges.

If you knit a pair of socks out of Foot Prints and would like to recommend a pattern and/or share a photo, please email me at Laura@theuniquesheep.com

Hedera by Cookie A Free pattern online at Knitty.com knit by Jan color: Paradise	Basic Sock from Learn to Knit Socks by Edie Eckman knit by Alexis color: Dusk
2x2 Rib from Sensational Knitted Socks knit by Karen color: custom	Twisted Socks by Laura Bullins knit by Emma color: Autumn in the City
Francie knit by Yarmando Color: Ram Club exclusive Crisp Evening

 

 

 

If you are interested in a fingering weight 100% superwash merino sock yarn, please take a look at Verve!