All Tomato Socks

> Through Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2026), 100% of earnings on this pattern will be donated to the [Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM).][1] *I’m giving you an All Tomato, meaning you give me the whole tomato or else.* —Troy Barnes, *Community* (S03E14) These socks are worked from the cuff down. They feature colorwork throughout, usually holding two strands of yarn, although some rounds require you to hold three. Colorwork starts on the leg, and waste yarn is placed for a forethought/afterthought heel prior to starting the foot. Stitches are decreased for the toe and closed using Kitchener stitch. Waste yarn is removed and live stitches are picked back up for the heel, which is worked similarly to the toe. **Sizing** 1 (2, 3, 4) to fit a foot circumference of approx. 8 (9, 10, 11) in/20–21 (22–23, 25–26, 27–28) cm, measured around the widest part of the foot. Recommended negative ease of .25–1 in/.5–2.5 cm Sample is shown in Size 2 to fit women’s US 9.5 (EU 40, UK 7.5), with a foot circumference of 9 in/22.5 cm **Gauge** 8.5 sts x 9 rows = 1 in/2.5 cm colorwork in the round, on larger needles, blocked 9 sts x 12 rows = 1 in/2.5 cm stockinette and rib in the round, on smaller needles, blocked **Materials Yarn** Any fingering weight sock yarn that meets gauge. You will need approx. 30 g/131 yds (120 m) each in MC, 30 g/131 yds (120 m) CC1, 30 g/131 yds (120 m) CC2. **Sample shown in:** Cascade Yarns Heritage, 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 437 yds (400 m) = 100 g MC: 5798 Eucalyptus CC1: 5642 Blood Orange CC2: 5612 Moss **Needles For cuff, heel, and toe:** US 1/2.25 mm needle in preferred format for small-circumference knitting (e.g. DPNs, magic loop, tiny circular, etc.), or size needed to obtain gauge **For colorwork:** US 1.5/2.5 mm needle in preferred format for small-circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions** Stitch markers Waste yarn in similar weight to project yarn Scissors Ruler/measuring tape Tapestry needle *** *Want to see what I'm up to or be the first to know about new and upcoming pattern releases? Find me on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky **@foxandfleece**!* [1]: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/