Socks of Oz by Lisa K. Ross - Knitting Pattern

$14.99

This collection includes four sock designs inspired by The Wizard of Oz that were released throughout the month of April, 2017.

Just Follow: “It’s always best to start at the beginning,” as the Good Witch of the North would say. What better way than to begin at the toe? With this sock you will journey up the foot to gusset increases and a heel flap, then trek your way up to the cuff. A simple textured rib stitch creates golden pathways that lead the way up the foot of the socks, while the leg combines slipped stitches with simple knit and purl to create an avenue of yellow bricks. The adventure is highlighted by Leading Men Fiber Arts’ Spotlight base, with BFL wool providing both luster and durability for your feet. The adventure is waiting, so grab your needles-- it’s time to “Just Follow the Yellow Brick Road!”

Blown Away: The adventure to Oz begins as a tornado sweeps its way through Kansas, blowing away everything in its path-- including Dorothy’s house! These socks are an adventure of their own with twisting cables and windswept lace patterns dancing their way across the plains. Constructed from the cuff down, these socks use a repeated cable/lace pattern that is both charted and written. The slip stitch heel flap creates a unique woven look that adds durability to your footwear, while gusset decreases in stockinette create clean lines with a perfect fit. It’s time for your socks to be Blown Away… ready for whatever adventure the weather might bring.

Emerald City: There’s more than one way to get to the Emerald City. No broomstick? No problem-- just be sure you have your knitting needles. These toe-up socks use luxurious Anzula Squishy to lead the way in style and comfort. Knit with simple decreases and yarnovers, these lace socks create dramatic results as openwork “emeralds” work their way up to the cuff. With a pattern that is both written and charted, it won’t take a wizard to complete this gorgeous footwear. Leave your broomstick and ruby slippers at home, we’re off to the Emerald City!

Somewhere: Dorothy Gale dreams of a magical world that lies just beyond the rainbow. These top-down socks use MothyAndTheSquid rainbow mini skeins to create your own magical footwear. Knit with only one color at a time, these socks use the simple technique of slipping stitches to give the appearance of stranded colorwork. There are no wrapped stitches and the pattern is both charted and written, making this sock much simpler than it looks. This pattern is perfect for working with sock scraps or a good excuse to buy those mini skeins you’ve been eyeing. Use similar colors to create your own fade or high contrast colors for socks that stand out. No matter where you’re going, these socks will always take you Somewhere!