Sparks

> [Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][2] *I had so much knitting my Spark Cardi and Sparky pullover for this years Rhinebeck-inspired knitalong, that I just didn’t want the fun to end! Enter Sparks - these spicy socks are knit from the top down with an Afterthought heel and will keep your feet toasty all year long!* **DETAILS** The Sparks socks are knit from the cuff down, using stranded colorwork read from a chart. Waste yarn is placed for an afterthought heel which is returned to once the body of the sock is finished. **SIZES** 1 (2) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** 7.5 (8.75)”/19 (22) cm unstretched foot circumference *Recommended fit is 1”/2.5 cm of negative ease in circumference (when measured at the widest part of the foot).* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* Superwash wool yarn Main Color (MC) - Fingering Weight (100 g/400 yd/365 m) Contrast Color (CC) - Sport Weight (50 g/200 yd/183 m) *Amount will vary depending on foot length.* **SUGGESTED YARN** *For these socks I chose a sturdy wool yarn for the main color and a color shifting yarn for the contrast color.* MC - Magpie Fibers Domestic Fingering - 100% Domestic Superwash Merino (100 g/400 yd/365 m) - 1 skein Follow You Into the Dark (Dark Teal) CC - Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool - 100% Superwashed American Wool (50 g/200 yd/183 m) - 1 skein Castaway **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main: US 1.5/2.5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop Ribbing & Heel: US 1/2.25 mm - 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. Choose a needle 1 size smaller for the ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** Removable/clip marker, waste yarn for Afterthought heel and lifelines, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors. **GAUGE** 32 sts & 34 rounds = 4” / 10 cm **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Twisted German cast on Working in the round Knitting Purling Ribbing Stranded colorwork with 2 colors Reading a chart Afterthought heel Kitchener Stitch **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** [Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][3] [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/dreareneeknits/topics/4083046 [2]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [3]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QYFCN2uaxMnN0grMqsfvpNFhLmoQ5gu_/view?usp=sharing