Patterns
Flip Socks
Jul
I released my Flip Socks on Ravelry about two weeks ago, and in just one day they rocketed up to the #1 spot on Ravelry’s Hot List! I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone that showed them some love and/or made a donation to RAICES.
To celebrate, we are extending the release sale through the entire month of July -and- if you have already purchased the pattern or if you purchase between now and July 31st, your pattern comes with a coupon for Twinkle Toes Yarn, which I used for my samples.
I rage-knitted these socks in just a few days, and was inspired to cast on after watching Steven Colbert’s magnificent coverage of Ravelry’s stand against racism and white supremacy. This was probably my fastest turn over from idea to published pattern to date.
I talk about politics far more often on Instagram than I do here, but if you don’t follow us there, please know that we have never and will never tolerate hate speech, bigotry, or prejudice here. We proudly stand with Ravelry, and from year one of the Geek-A-Long have strictly enforced rules to ensure that crafters from marginalized groups are safe in our spaces. If you find yourself compelled to comment on this post to tell me why support of Donald Trump does not equal white supremacy, let me save you a little time: Support of the abuser is support of the abuse. What’s happening in the concentration camps on the US-Mexican border is a war crime, and you cannot support the man without also supporting the camps. Also, I probably won’t publish your comment because bigotry is not discourse, and I don’t owe you a platform.
This pattern was designed to honor the bravery of all the knitters who are judged instead of celebrated for what they look like or who they love. As artists, we all have the responsibility to choose to spread and promote love with our crafts, or to perpetuate hate. At Lattes & Llamas, we choose love and support. We challenge you to do the same.
We see you.
We support you.
You matter.
The socks are knit inside out. Worked cuff down, they feature your choice of an afterthought heel or an Eye of the Partridge gusseted heel. After knitting the leg and foot, you’ll break your yarn and turn them inside out to let their hidden pattern show. The pattern depends on a heavily variegated yarn, and is a great opportunity to try a colorway that’s a little outside of your comfort zone. I used Rainbow Bright and Glow for mine.
I’ve got three patterns on sale right now: Hyrule Revisited, The Road So Far, and Flip. You can get any or all of them for 20% off with no coupon code needed on Ravelry through the end of the month. If you do, I’d love it if you would consider donating the difference to RAICES. They are on the front lines of protecting asylum seekers and refugees hoping to escape life threatening danger in their countries of origin, only to find themselves treated like animals when they come to the US. Actually, scratch that. It’s illegal to treat animals the way we treat immigrants. Individually, our donations are small. Together they are mighty, so let’s stand together the best way we know how: in hand-knit socks.
~Megan-Anne
Knit the rainbow fabric of America.
Hello lovely llamas^.^ I have never made socks before and was wondering if this was a good pattern to start with? If not this one, do you have a suggestion for a great beginning pattern. I’ve made scarves and hats and similar things as well as many of your squares (which are in cute little boxes until I work up the courage to actually put into a blanket).
I apologize if this has been answered somewhere else. I just read this post this morning and am feeling inspired to try something new.
Thanks in advance!
It is! The pattern will be a fun challenge, but very doable for a first time sock knitter :)
Very awesome! I will have to try then^.^ I’ve been traveling for a bit, but now that I’m settling back into the school year I want to give making socks a try. Thanks for all the fun patterns you make and share.