Sock of the Month: “Colorado River” Socks
Explore Grand Canyon in our "Colorado River Socks" ...
Featuring Dream in Color's Smooshy with Cashmere yarn!
The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona, is one of the largest canyons on earth. The immensity of its landscape is hard to grasp … even when viewed from the best vantage points accessible in Grand Canyon National Park!
At the heart of the 277 mile long canyon runs the Colorado River, whose course through the area was established 5 to 6 million years ago. Since then, the river has been at work creating depths over a mile deep and widths up to 18 miles wide ... and it's still going! It is no surprise that this awe-inspiring canyon is a holy site for the Native Americans who have continuously inhabited the area for thousands of years.
The Colorado River Socks pay homage to the powerful river that helped shape this natural wonder. To celebrate one of America's favorite parks, our friends Nancy and Veronica at Dream in Color yarns created this gorgeous custom color reflecting the beautiful hues of the canyon ... and then road-tripped to take some terrific pictures!
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Colorado River Socks
by Amy Loberg
Worked from the toe up, the Colorado River Socks have a flowing slip stitch and cable pattern running up the center on both front and back. This is framed on each side with a lace chevron stitch reminiscent of the many layers of rock in the canyon. The socks also feature a full gusset and a robust slip stitch heel. Visions of the glorious canyon and the river that runs through it will greet you each time you wear the Colorado River Socks!
| Finished Size | 7 ½" (8 ½") approximate foot circumference |
| Yardage | 330 (350) yards |
| Materials |
1 ( 1) skein of
Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere
Shown in Grand Canyon
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| Needles |
2 x Size US 1.5 [2.50mm]
circular needles
or size needed to obtain gauge
|
| Gauge | 30 sts = 4″ in Stockinette stitch |
| Notions |
US C [3.00mm]
crochet hook
to cast on
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| Notions | Cable Needle |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
| Notes | Sock can be made a bit smaller or bigger by adjusting the needle size |
"Colorado River Socks" | Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere | Shown in "Grand Canyon"
YARN
Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere
Dream in Color's Smooshy with Cashmere yarn is lusciously soft blend of wool, cashmere, and nylon. This yarn is perfect for wrapping your toes in a luxurious sock, but it is also a great choice for lacy shawls or anything that hugs the skin. Uniquely hand dyed in Tucson, Arizona, Smooshy with Cashmere has many exquisite colors you are sure to love!
| Fiber Content | 70% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Cashmere / 10% Nylon |
| Yardage / Weight | 400 yards in 113g |
| Gauge | 30 - 36 sts over 4″ on US 0 - 2 [2.00 – 3.00mm] |
| Care Instructions | Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat |
