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zombiemumsy.bsky.social
I finally managed to finish the scrappy socks. I've already cast on another pair. I really want to use up all the older sock yarn from my stash 🧶

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Hand knit socks, made with a bunch of different colored yarns.
July 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
zombiemumsy.bsky.social
Am so close to finishing these scrappy socks 🙃🧶

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Pair of socks being hand knit on circular knitting needles and they're on the last few rows of the ribbed cuff.
July 21, 2026 at 12:20 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
So far, so good. Time for a heel flap.

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Orange ribbed sock cuff and and ankle in twilled stripe pattern stitch, helically knit in blue marl and olive green yarn.
June 21, 2026 at 3:28 AM
zombiemumsy.bsky.social
The second pair of scrappy socks are well under way. I just wish I could work on these instead of having to make dinner, lol.

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The beginnings of a pair of socks being hand knitted two at a time, toe up, and on circular knitting needles.
July 16, 2026 at 12:11 AM
zombiemumsy.bsky.social
Wip for the #easypeasyscrappysockskal2026 over on Instagram. Am almost ready to start the heels ☺️🧶🧦

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Half knitted scrappy socks on circular knitting needles in a mix of colors.
June 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
Tuesday Toe!

This "finishes" my pair of scrappy pirate socks for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026. Of course I tweaked it a bit since knitting the first sock's toe. Of course I'll reknit the first one.

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Finished toe of my second pirate sock for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026. The foot, in a twilled stripe pattern stitch, is helically knit with two subdued medium purple strands. The toe is knit with one strand of a variegated light yellow colorway.
July 8, 2026 at 1:49 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
I finished this gusset in the wee hours. As nice as it looks, the fit just isn't right. Not too small, but kind of skewed.

I've ripped back, reknit the heel flap, and turned the heel. Again. Tomorrow is another day.

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Pirate sock being knit for Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange ribbed cuff, a twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn, an orange heel flap, and a version of the gusset.
June 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM
zombiemumsy.bsky.social
100% finished. Now I need to get back to my stack of books and a snack 😋 📚

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Hand made socks on my feet. Dark to light, faded color blending.
July 21, 2026 at 3:51 PM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
The most satisfying part isn't even visible. As made my way through the first sock, designing as I went, I constructed seven charts.

I don't publish any pattern I can't follow myself. ☺️️

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July 4, 2026 at 12:12 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
Let there be gussets!

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Current state of the second pirate sock of the pair I'm knitting for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026. Shown here - ankle and gusset in a twilled stripe pattern stitch, helically knit with two subdued medium purple strands, and the heel in hot pink. Current state of the second pirate sock of the pair I'm knitting for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026. Shown here - ankle and gusset in a twilled stripe pattern stitch, helically knit with two subdued medium purple strands, and the heel in hot pink.
July 6, 2026 at 5:33 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
I liked this yesterday, but I love it today!
Doesn't look very scrappy, but that's okay.

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Pirate sock being knit for Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange ribbed cuff and one repeat of a twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn. Pirate sock being knit for Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange ribbed cuff and one repeat of a twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn.
June 13, 2026 at 3:44 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
me something to knit on the interisland ferry. What a perfect day for ferry knitting - mild, sunny, and peaceful. I never tire of the long views between misty green islands.

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June 18, 2026 at 4:03 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
See this ONE row of alternating green and orange stitches? 🤔 It’s the beginning of a sock’s heel flap and took hours of charting, calculating, and adjusting before I was satisfied. 😋 I’m rather pleased with the result.

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First row of my sock's heel flap that shows here as alternating green and orange stitches alongside the balls of leftover orange, green, and marled blue yarn I'm using, photographed on an oak table. First row of my sock's heel flap that shows here as alternating green and orange stitches, photographed on an oak table.
June 22, 2026 at 11:28 PM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
Then, I "just" have to knit a second one. I do want to look for a right leaning version of the left twist. It's not the usual stitch.

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June 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
I know what I’ll change in the pattern, and I’m nearly ready to reknit the toe. I’ll be able to knit this design in my sleep! 😵‍💫

I do like my gussets.

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Grid of the four photos of gussets in this post from the pair of scrappy pirate socks I knit for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026.
July 11, 2026 at 2:44 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
The combination of these two subdued purples is better than I expected. It has a more sophisticated feel than the first sock. Even so, the battery-powered pink cuff and heel will keep them playful.

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July 1, 2026 at 1:14 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
or even $12. The sales hit might not be worth it. And incorporating helical knitting? That’d make some knitters’ heads explode.

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June 14, 2026 at 1:17 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
I worked on my scrappy pirate sock today.

Translation: I contentedly knit for hours and hours.

True, I also did a lot of obsessive measuring and recording yardage.

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Second pirate sock-in-progress for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026. The ankle, gusset, and foot in a twilled stripe pattern stitch are helically knit with two subdued medium purple strands. The cuff and heel are hot, hot pink. Second pirate sock-in-progress for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026. The ankle, gusset, and foot in a twilled stripe pattern stitch are helically knit with two subdued medium purple strands. The heel is hot, hot pink.
July 7, 2026 at 2:14 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
so I applied the LT approach to a RT. Ta dah!

Will pirate socks with left and right slanting designs in four sizes be too much for me? Stay tuned to find out.

In the meantime, I need a name for this design.

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June 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
I could knit a better all-over version now, but this is easier to work and write. At this point I really just want to finish something for the #EasyPeasyScrappySocksKAL2026

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June 19, 2026 at 10:29 PM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
The gusset is… better. 🤔

I added a row to the heel flap and picked up one more stitch at the top and bottom, for a total of six more stitches.

Next time I'll also add a couple stitches to each end of the instep. Maybe add stitches along the sides of the heel flap.

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Pirate sock being knit for Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange ribbed cuff, a twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn, an orange heel flap, and another attempt at the gusset.
June 17, 2026 at 4:46 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
Sock gusset in progress. Again. 🙄 While I work on that, I thought I’d mention I have an approach to socks that prevents that pesky hole at the corner of the heel flap and gusset. It will be explained in the pattern. 😬

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Sock gusset in progress, but the photo is really meant to show the absence of a hole at the corner of the heel flap and gusset. It's a irate sock being knit for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange heel flap and twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn. Sock gusset in progress, but the photo is really meant to show the absence of a hole at the corner of the heel flap and gusset. It's a irate sock being knit for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange heel flap and twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn.
June 24, 2026 at 3:57 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
Be glad that I didn't post every iteration of this sock toe. I like how it turned out, though. The pattern stitch extends to the end of the sock, and the purl triangle on the sides echoes the gusset.

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Hot pink toe on a pirate sock being knit for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026 in a twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn. Pirate sock being knit for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange ribbed cuff, a twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn, an orange heel flap, and a hot pink toe. Pirate sock being knit for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange ribbed cuff, a twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn, an orange heel flap, and a hot pink toe. Pirate sock being knit for the Easy Peasy Scrappy Socks KAL 2026, with an orange ribbed cuff, a twilled stripe pattern stitch in helically knit blue marl and olive green yarn, an orange heel flap, and a hot pink toe.
June 27, 2026 at 4:55 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
sock patterns. What do you think would be a good name?

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July 9, 2026 at 2:09 AM
thehairyknitter.bsky.social
adapted for my socks. I’m knitting the blue marl and olive green yarn helically, so the traveling slipped stitches contrast wonderfully against the background. Colors look so different in different light.

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June 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM