Blueberry Spirals

Blueberry Spirals Socks by Christina Loman

What Is Being Made

Blueberry Spirals are cuff-down short-row heeled socks designed for women's small/medium sizing. This two-color knit sock pattern creates a distinctive spiral visual effect through strategic color placement and stitch manipulation. The finished socks measure 7 inches in circumference when unstretched, stretching up to 11 inches for comfortable wear, with customizable length to suit individual preferences.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level sock pattern employs several key knitting techniques essential to sock construction. The cuff-down construction method begins at the top of the sock and works downward toward the toe, allowing for easy customization of sock length. The pattern incorporates short-row shaping to create a fitted heel that conforms to the foot's natural contours. The spiral color work is achieved through a progressive stitch-shifting technique where the color pattern shifts one stitch per round, creating the characteristic spiral visual effect that gives these socks their name.

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The primary stitch used throughout most of the sock is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for everyday sock wear. The pattern features a specialized Spiral Pattern that alternates between the main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC) in eight-stitch repeats. The spiral pattern progresses by shifting the color placement one stitch per round, creating a dynamic visual movement around the sock's circumference. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations, with knit stitches (K) forming the foundation of the design.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Blueberry Spirals is worked using Lion Brand Sock Ease yarn in two colorways: Grape Soda for the main color and Snow Cone for the contrasting color. This yarn is a 4-ply weight composed of 75% wool and 25% nylon, providing durability and elasticity ideal for sock construction. Each skein contains 438 yards (401 meters) per 100 grams, and the pattern requires one 50-gram ball of each color—approximately half a skein of each—making this an economical project. The socks are worked on US #3/3.25mm double-point needles, which are standard for sock knitting at this yarn weight. The recommended gauge is 32 stitches and 48 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, ensuring proper fit and fabric drape.

Pattern Details

This free downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Christina Loman includes all necessary information for completion. The pattern requires minimal notions beyond the needles and yarn—only a stitch marker is needed to track the beginning of each round. The intermediate difficulty level makes this pattern suitable for knitters with foundational sock-knitting experience who are ready to explore color work and shaping techniques.