I Knit Faded Shorty Socks (And I tell you exactly how to knit a pair of your own!)
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FADED SHORTY SOCKS RECIPE
SIZES
The numbers below refer to the circumference of the ball of the foot, not the finished sock.
Kid (5 -6” / 13 - 15 cm) S (7” / 18 cm) M (8” / 20 cm) L (9” / 23 cm) XL ( 10” / 25 cm)
MATERIALS
Yarn
Approximately (123) 147 (164, 189, 211) yards / (112) 134 (150, 173, 193) meters TOTAL of fingering weight sock yarn in a variety of speckled and/or variegated colors. I typically use either 3 or 4 colors for a faded shorty sock.
Needles
US size 1 (2.25 mm)
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, snips, measuring tape
FADING TIPS
When to Switch Yarns
When working a standard 3-color fade on shorty socks, I finish my gusset decreases and then work 3 rnds before blending in my second color. I start blending the third color about 2” / 5cm before working the toe decreases. Ultimately, use your eye! It’s not an exact science, and you can begin blending a new color when you think the time is right!
How to fade/blend the yarns
When you are ready to start blending in a new color, you can follow this pattern to achieve a more random striping of the old yarn (color A), and the new yarn (color B)
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B
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Cut A and cont working with B only.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cuff
With US size 1 (2.25 mm) needles and your first color (color A), CO (48) 57 (63, 72, 81) sts and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist your sts. Est 2 x 1 ribbing: [k2, p1] to end.
Cont working the ribbing until your cuff measures ¾” (2 cm), or your desired length. On the last rnd of the ribbing, some of you need to adjust your stitch counts. If you are working the Kid size, or L, move on to the leg instructions. The rest of you, make the following increase or decrease according to your size:
S: Work in rib pattern to the last 3 sts, k2tog, p1. 56 sts.
M: Work in rib pattern to the last 3 sts, kfb, k1, p1. 64 sts.
XL: Work in rib pattern to the last 3 sts, k2tog, p1. 80 sts.
Leg
Work 13 rnds even in stockinette, or until the leg, including cuff, is your desired length! The legs on my sample socks measure 2.75” / 7 cm.
Heel Flap
K across the first (24) 28 (32, 36, 40) sts, then begin working the heel flap back and forth across the remaining (24) 28 (32, 36, 40) sts as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K2, [sl 1wyib, k1] to end. Turn work.
Row 2 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, p to end. Turn work.
Row 3: [Sl 1 wyib, k1] to end. Turn work.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until Heel Flap measures (1.75) 2 (2, 2.25, 2.5)” / (4.5) 5 (5, 5, 6) cm. End after you have worked row 3.
Heel Turn
Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, p (12) 14 (16, 18, 20), p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Sl 1 wyib, k3, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 3: Sl 1 wyif, p4, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1 wyib, k5, ssk, k1, turn.
You have now established the following pattern for your heel turn: sl 1, knit or purl to 1 st before the gap created by turning on the previous row, ssk or p2tog, k1 or p1, turn. Cont in this pattern until all your heel sts have been working, ending on a RS row. You should now have (14) 16 (18, 20, 22) heel sts.
Gusset
With the right side of your work facing, pick up and k (10) 12 (14, 16, 18) sts along the left side of the heel flap. Next, K across the first (24) 28 (32, 36, 40) sts that we’ve left undisturbed on our needles while working the heel flap. Pm, and pick up (10) 12 (14, 16, 18) sts on the right side of the heel flap. K across the heel sts, then k down the first set of new sts you picked up on the left side. You’ve reached the end of the rnd, and all your sts have now been picked up. You should now have (58) 68 (78, 88, 98) sts on your needles.
Gusset Decreases
Rnd 1: K across (24) 28 (32, 36, 40) sts, sl marker, k1, ssk, k around to 3 sts before the end of rnd, k2tog, k1.
Rnd 2: Work even with no decreases.
Repeat these two rnds until you have (48) 56 (64, 72, 80) sts on your needles.
Foot
Cont knitting in stockinette until your foot reaches just to the tip of your pinky toe.
Toe
Rnd 1: K1, ssk, k (18) 22 (26, 30, 34) sts, k2tog, k1, pm, k1, ssk, k (18) 22 (26, 30, 34) sts, k2tog, k1.
Rnd 2: K.
Rnd 3: K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before next marker, k2tog, k1, sl m, k1, ssk, k around to 3 sts before end of rnd, k2tog, k1.
Repeat rnds 2 and 3 until (20) 24 (28, 32, 36) sts remain.
Use kitchener stitch to close the toe.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and block your socks!
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Summer, you are adorable. Love your bangs, your socks, your book.
I think you are so cute and Im sitting here laughing and grinning while listening to you talk about your bangs. 😂 They make your eyes stand out even more!
You know, the cool kids don't wear matching socks, so these are perfect. 😂 thanks Summer, you cracked me up ❤
I’ll keep this “short” .. luv your yarn choices.. luv the shortie socks .. luv the free pattern and luv your channel 💜
I feel you on the bangs. Mine are starting to grow out and I’m feeling a bit better but yeah never again… or at least not until I lose my mind again😂
I love the ombre effect of these socks! Shorties are a great idea for summer. And I loved seeing your neighborhood! I had no idea there were such cute, tree-lined, historic neighborhoods in Oklahoma.
You are the best a color combinations Summer! My favorite is the pink fade shorty sock. 💕
Thanks for warning us about Bangret! I almost did it too but you’ve convinced me not to. And I love you because you, too, embrace your “feral phases”! 😂 Thanks for another great pattern. This year I’m having the “Summer of Socks” as I work my way through your terrific book!
Me immediately dropping everything to pick out yarn for faded socks lol! Another great video and I love, love your book😊
OMG, Summer! Those are so beautiful. I've got 2 (blah) sweaters on needles. I'm going to put a pair of socks on the needles TONIGHT! I am loving your book, by the way too!
Those shorties turned out SO CUTE! I think you should knit just one other and you’ll have two fun pairs! 😍
You look great with bangs Summer! Also...I always want to make whichever socks you’re knitting in these videos... so inspired by you! Have a great weekend ❤
Oh my god. As a fellow 43 year old, caring about appearance and then going feral is Such a mood. And bangret is absolutely real. (Also, shorty socks are my favorite.) Thank you for another wonderful video!!
Thank you Summer! So looking forward to add more colourful and faded socks!
Love the fades, love your bangs. Hate my bangs 🙄! I always learn from you each week. Thank you.
I think the bangs are fun! Totally get the bangs taking over your life lol -- I've had them off and on and it took a long time to find a style that really works for me whether I style them or not.
Also, I love seeing all the pops of color in your home! It's so fun without feeling hard to live in. You have such a great eye for color across the board!
Beautiful socks. Thank-you for sharing your neighbourhood, I used to live in a neighbourhood with old houses and walks were always so interesting. I now live in rural Saskatchewan 🇨🇦 and walk in nature which I also love
I LOVE your bangs! They make your eyes POP and look so beautiful!!
Your neighborhood looks dreamy.
This was such a delightful video! Love the shorties and your color choices are amazing! Can’t wait to start a pair! Ishare so much with us and we appreciate your talent and knowledge so much! I love your book and your video course on Knitstar! I am learning so much!!!!!! Donna (Virginia Beach, VA)
The faded socks are so gorgeous and I am so excited to try something new with my leftover sock yarn. Thank you, Summer! (And your hair looks adorable too)
1st, those shorties are so cute!!!! I'm working on my 1st shorties, knitting two at a time, and I got to the heel. Tried to try them on and couldn't get them over my heel. 😮😂 So, of course, I had to frog them. I don't know what happened. I tried to swap your twisted rib for a 2x2. Anyway, I cast the first one today.
2nd, try long bangs. I can't stand short bangs either but long bangs I love. Oh, and if you want to grow your bangs fast, massage your scalp. It helps blood flow, which increases keratin (lil cos tip😅). 3rd, your neighborhood looks awesome. Somehow, I imagined you living near a great plain (thumble weed and everything) 😂. Boy, how a person can me so wrong. Thanks for the pattern. I'll use it to ammend my shorties. Thanks so much for all you do. Hope you have a great weekend.
I think you look great with bangs! They are a nice change and they will always grow out. BUT - they look great!
You look amazing in bangs!!! KEEP THEM ❤
I love your bangs ❤❤, and I'm in love with your socks 😍
I’m definitely inspired to buy new yarn lol
"The bangs are in charge" I so deeply relate!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
I’ve been making your shorties all month 🎉
Summer, this was a great video, but the real reason I’m commenting is to tell you I bought your book and I’m up to chapter 3. It’s the first time I’ve ever really enjoyed reading an instructional book. You have a great sense of humor and I highly recommend your book to everyone.
Thank for this shorties, they are so cute.
Love the bangs! So cute!
The bangs look super cute and flattering!
Love your shorties, the fades are wonderful
Love your podcasts! You are the sock queen! 👑💗🧦
Love these shorties! Thank you again for your inspiring video! ❤️
Thank you for the pattern! Love the color choices❤
Love this!!! Can't wait to try!
Beautiful! Knit a matching companion to one and wear the other two as a mismatch set! The pink and greenish one would be a cute set.
Love the shorty socks
I just love watching your videos ! You are so much fun and just make me laugh. Shorties are my favorite.
I was on a sock-knitting hiatus but as a Floridian, I love shortie socks! Thank you for sharing this video. It brought me out of my slump and launched my Stash Summer Shortie Sock Saga.
Love the video!! Love the socks and definitely love the bangs!! Will cast on the weekend ❤
Thank you Summer for sharing and for the good vibe!!
Loved every fun moment!
Love your bangs, your neighbourhood, and your socks!! Thank you for all of your blogs ❤️ from Victoria BC Canada
Love them 😀
Awesome color combos, Summer!! Thanks for the recipe.
Gorgeous socks, I love the green ones! 💚💚💚
Those are awesome! I love shorties! ❤
I love how your socks turned out! Beautiful colors. Thanks for the fun video.
Love Love Love your Shorty Socks! The yarns go so well Together. Cute and Beautiful❤
Fabulous, as always ❤. Thank you 😊
😂The bangs rant, man I can relate to ALL of that! And I have done the bangs several times and ways and every time... Disaster 🤣 Thanks for the shorty fade recipe!! Love how these turned out and they look cute when you wear them mis-matched (so maybe you don't need to knit their pairs!)
Wow! Beautiful. Thanks for the lesson in color fades
Thanks for sharing, looking forward to making some.
My book arrives today! Excited😊
You are so amazing! I paused the video to leave this comment when I saw David in the upper right hand corner. 🤣
Your sense of humor … I love it!!!
Oh Summer! The faded socks are amazing.
Love the shortie socks! And the short puns🤣. Your bangs are so cute but I get it!!! Needed inspiration on what to cast on next. Look out shorties here I come!! Thanks for all the fun!!!
Love!! Looking forward to getting into my scraps to choose yarns for a fade.❤
what an upbeat fun video. Looking forward to seeing you next time. I have been so inspired by your tips and suggestions for knitting socks. Thank you. Your neighborhood is perfect.
These videos have enabled me to buy alllllll the sock patterns!!!!!!! Keep em coming!!!!!!
Oh, fantastic! Thank you so much for the pattern, also.
Thanks Summer Lee. Always love your videos, book recommendations and tv/movies. Having fun reading your book and mapping out my sock projects. Recommendation, only because I'm a fan of PBS and anything British. Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office is a wonderful series. It's only 3 episodes in so far and based on a true story. Finishing a hat project and on to socks! Cheers!
Your bangs look so cute on you. Thank you for the shortie pattern. I have your book and it is amazing.
Super cute haircut!!
LOVE your hair!!!!
LOVE the socks!! So beautiful!!! and, do love your bangs, makes your eyes pop. I have your book and excited to try knitting socks.. finally!! Thank you for all your help. Love your videos!
Love your bangs❤🔥
Bangret!! Girl, I feel that every time lol.
Thank you for giving us a pattern too
Shorty socks are forever my favourite... I'm dashing off to examine my speckled yarn. Thank you so!
Good Morning Summer ... Love your shorty socks - Love all your socks. Thanks for the new pattern. I will put it in your sock book along with the Maize Sock pattern. I just started knitting in the Fall of 2023 so I do not have much stash yarn but I will try to improvise. Love your bangs. I also have wavy curly hair. I dry my hair using a diffuser and basically let it go natural.
You should look up how to do a simple twist braid, when I wanted my bangs to be just over, I'd make the tiniest twist braid with them to the side and pin them back that way. Looks cute and gets "rid" of the bangs for the day. 💚 You're creativity is beautiful and inspiring, thank you for sharing!!
The socks are amazing 🤩🤩 thanks for sharing the pattern for them!!
Your 3 examples of fades are so pretty as are your bangs 😍thx also for going to your stash 🧶🧶🧶
lol Summer! I love your videos. You seem like such a wonderful person and it shows even in your writing.
I love your faded socks ....so beautiful. And the neighbourhood ....a dream 💜💙💚
Such helpful tips for color selection! Thank you
I love your channel, bangs, book and the funtastic faded shorties! I’m older and totally understand the feral and fun phases 😂
Love the bangs. They look very cute on you!
I’m having so much fun watching each episode! Love your book too it’s sitting on the table next to me and I just cast on a new pair. 😊
Awesome!
I bought your book and I love it❤.
I am so glad you made 3 different faded socks. It was inspiring to see the variety of colors.
Have a lovely week.
Thank you! Starting one tonight!
I love your socks! I bought your book and am looking forward to knitting from it.
I always looking forward to watch your video. You are so funny 😊. I love the socks and they look good mismatch.
Just found your channel!!! - and your bangs look adorable on you!! Thanks for your insight re “everything socks”
Your faded shorties are so cute! I definitely need to make a few pairs. Thank you!
I think you could call the one on the left at 5:45 "fried rice" it's giving Chinese takeout in the best way. Omg also your neighborhood is so cute, reminds me of a lot of the other older neighborhoods in midwestern cities!
Your socks are gorgeous! I love a good fade!
So stinkin cute!!!❤❤❤ Will give these a try! Just got your book!!!❤
The socks are beautiful!
Bang looks great
You are always so fun Summer! Love hanging out with you. LOVE the Schitts creek reference. The best. Whenever we have a conundrum my son and I will just tell each to “ fold it in” 😂
I just found your channel a few days ago when looking for something to watch as I knit my first pair of socks. Fell in love with all your designs and preordered your book this morning. I'm a sock fan in general. Not sure why it's taken so long for me ro knit them but very inspired by your designs and can't wait to make some.
The bangs look good!
Thanks! The shorties are beautiful and can’t wait to make a pair!
Summer - Your bangs and faded socks are so cute. Your book arrived last week. I can’t wait to try my hand at socks!
I like the bangs, they look cute.
I love your videos! I love the knitting, and I love visiting with you. Your neighborhood looks like many neighborhoods in my town. Such fun to walk through. I am collecting leftover sock yarns, with plans for several pairs of Weekday Shorty Socks as gifts.
I love your bangs! I love your idea of fading the shorty socks. I am definitely going to do this! I am now so inspired that I want to cast on tonight! Your shorty socks were gorgerino!! And your fluffy dog is precious! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for amazing Summer inspiration 🥰 beautiful faded socks what not to like 🤩👍👏 I love it ❤️ you are so talented 🥇