Colourblock Socks Knitting Pattern (All Sizes - Kids to Adults)

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

4 ply / Fingering / Sock
Designer

Summer Lee
Needle Size

US 1 / 2.25mm, US 2 / 2.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, Kitchener Stitch, knit

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Inspired by artists Rothko and Klee, these bright knitted socks will bring a colour pop to any outfit.

These colourblock knitted socks are a fun way to brighten up your sock drawer. Designed for both kids and adults, the pattern includes a clear colourwork chart and is suitable for advanced beginners. It’s the perfect stash-busting project, giving you a chance to experiment with playful colour combinations. This pattern is an extract from The Sock Obsession by Summer Lee (Abrams Books). Photographs copyright © 2026 Summer Lee.

Sizing

Kids, S, M L, XL - suitable for both men and women

What you need

A note from Summer Lee: My friends, this is a true stash-busting project. I used so many little odds and ends with no labels I couldn’t begin to tell you colors or brands. But I can give you the base color and the amount of yarn you’ll need, and that’s something, right?

Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Sock [90% superwash merino/10% nylon; 437 yards (400 m); 3½ ounces (100 g)]: (56) 68 (82, 98, 116) yards [(51) 62 (75, 90, 106)) m] (MC)

CC colors: You’ll need a total of (38) 51 (67, 74, 90) yards [(35) 47 (61, 68, 82) m] of fingering weight sock yarn, divided however you see fit between the colors you use.

Needles: 2.25mm (US size 1); 2.75mm (US size 2)
Stitch markers (including a clasp marker)
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Summer Lee is a knitwear designer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who began her business, Summer Lee Design Co., in 2020. Since then, she’s become known for her stellar sock patterns and has grown an extraordinary following in the knitting community. Her first book, The Sock Project, was published by Abrams in 2024.

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