Sometimes I wonder what I was thinking when it comes to certain skeins of yarn in my stash basket. A while back I bought some sock yarn because I was fascinated by the weird combination of colors, (plus it was on sale). I’d never seen anything like it and I was tired of making socks in the same old shades of blue and purple.
The weird yarn sat untouched until I bought a shirt that actually matched one of the shades in the color way. Taking that as a sign, I picked up my needles (yes, needles and not the loom) and pulled a sock pattern I’ve been wanting to make for a while.
The great thing about Ravelry other than knitting camaraderie is the availability of free patterns. I found a pattern called Vanilla Latte socks and I loved it from the start. It combines two different rib patterns and includes three different heel variations so you can truly customize your sock.
Here are my Vanilla Latte socks in Patons Kroy Socks Stripes in Rusty Stripes (yup, that’s the weird color).
Vanilla Latte Socks in a not-so-vanilla colorway!
I love how they turned out, but I’m still ambivalent about the color. Some days I love it and others I can’t figure out what made me buy it! Either way, I have a very cute top that matches the green stripe perfectly. At least I know they’ll be worn. And who knows, I might find these weird colors match other things in my wardrobe, too.
Aside from trying out a new color, I did realize something rather important with this project. While it’s nice to have more freedom with needle socks (there are so many more patterns available), my sock loom still makes the best sock. The fit is just better, especially when it comes to the heel and toe. I have yet to make a pair of needle socks that fit as snugly (without being too small) as sock loom socks. So, my next pair of socks will be loom socks!
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C.B. Wentworth 
These socks are beyond fantastic! My partner is a sock hound—when he wears a conservative shirt and tie to work, he pairs them with the most garish socks he can find and hopes everyone will notice them. I wish I could knit—I’d copy your socks in a heartbeat!
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Thanks! My socks are always wilder than anything else I’m wearing. I love having that little surprise that so few notice. 🙂
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I love these socks! The pattern is so nice! And I love the colors. I tend to be attracted to weird color combinations though. The orange and teal are my favorites!
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Thanks! I’m always looking for different yarn and this definitely fits the bill. The more I see them in my drawer, the more I like them. 🙂
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They’re great! The colors are outstanding, different and yet blend well with each other to my eyes.
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Thanks! I think looking at the color combination as a whole is the key to this yarn. The rust and taupe by themselves is hideous, but when blended with the blues and green, they are beautiful. 🙂
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Great socks. I’d be with you on the colors, however, there is something about that combination. Glad they turned out so well and you will get use from them.
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Thanks! 🙂 I’ve noticed they look really nice with jeans and a dark blue shirt, (and the green top I bought), so I think they’re going to work out just fine!
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They’re so fun! The rust is definitely different, but I’m a fan. It’s a great punch of unexpected color. : )
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Thanks! They are definitely unexpected and different from my entire sock collection. In many ways, I think that’s a good thing. 🙂
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Very colourful socks! 🙂 I’ve knitted a pair of gloves a very long time ago, but never tried socks. Do they stay up or do you have to knit some elastic in there to keep them from sliding down?
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No elastic was used. A simple 2×2 rib is usually elastic enough, (if done in the correct gauge).
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