Original Patterns: Kiddo Kicks and Charade

Knitter Extraordinaire: Cassy (Ravelry ID, and blog)

Mods: Using Kiddo Kicks as the base pattern, Cassy worked the stitch design from Charade into the original sock pattern. Project page can be found here.

What Makes This Awesome: These socks are beautiful, aren’t they? And if you know enough about knitting to knit a pair of socks, then I guarantee you can pull off a great mod like this. All you need is a base sock pattern that you love- here Cassy is using the kiddo socks pattern- and then instead of the usual stitch pattern (or lack thereof), you add in the second pattern’s design. You may need to slightly adjust your stitch count to accommodate the design’s repeat, but once you’ve got that part figured out, the rest is smooth sailing and socks that you know will fit you.  Because after all, you are using a great pattern you know and love as the base. The other great detail I love on these modified socks is the use of a different colour for the cuff and about the first inch of the leg of the sock. Talk about a great way to destash using yarn that you have and know will pair beautifully together! It’s a simple way of adding a great extra detail, and using yarn that will help get you that much closer to a finished pair of socks while using your stash.

Are you all feeling as inspired as I am by this sock mod? Totally within reach, and just look at these knockout gorgeous results!