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When it came time to knit the sample sock for this pattern, I emailed a friend and asked her “What color should I knit a sock that’s named after Tobias on Arrested Development?” And she emailed me back, “Would it be too obvious to suggest blue?”
Named after Tobias Fünke, would renowned “analrapist,” this sock is a little funky, a little strange, and a little confused by its path in life.
This pattern is written cuff-down, with instructions provided for a heel flap. Please note that this pattern is written for two circular needles and uses the abbreviation “ndl1” and “ndl2” to indicate this. If using DPNs, make sure you pay close attention to this. Instructions for different sizes are provided in brackets.
There are separate instructions for the right and left sock: you do not have to make them mirror images of each other, but they look kind of awesome that way. The cables should be on the outside of the foot. At the risk of sounding repetitive, the right sock has a cable on the right side of the foot and the left sock has the cable on the left side of the foot.
This pattern will go significantly faster if you cable without a cable needle.
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
yards Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi)
Little Red Bicycle Tandem Sock (Now with nylon!) (Fingering)
US 1 - 2.25 mm
Small (US women's 7-7.5 shoe), Large (US women's 8-10 shoe)
Lindsay is my favorite Fünke. While Tobias has some of the best lines, Lindsay has some gems (usually related to her weight, her mother’s age, or alcohol). I took my time selecting a stitch pattern for Lindsay. I wanted something sophisticated (since she’s so into fashion), feminine (since she’s played by the flawless Portia di Rossi), and simple (since she’s not necessarily the brightest crayon).
An intricate lace pattern surrounded by knit and lace ribbing gives this sock a little bit of simplicity, and helps give your mind a rest as you work the unique stitch pattern.
This pattern comes in two sizes: small (US women’s 7-8 shoe size) and large (US women’s 8.5-10 shoe size). Due to the extra open lace and the ribbing, the sock is abnormally stretchy.
This pattern is written cuff-down, with instructions provided for a heel flap. Please note that this pattern is written for two circular needles and uses the abbreviation “ndl1″ and “ndl2″ to indicate this. If using DPNs, make sure you pay close attention to this. Instructions for different sizes are provided in brackets.
32 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
yards Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi)
Little Red Bicycle Hipster Sock (Fingering)
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Small (US women's 7-8 shoe), Large (US women's 8.5-10 shoe)
A sock pattern inspired by Maeby Fünke of Arrested Development fame, and designed specially with brightly variegated yarns in mind. The delightful mix of increases and decreases gives you the look of mock cables, without all of the extra work. Not too many holes, so it keeps your feet nice and cozy.
It’s a fairly simple pattern, but truly delightful. Being an owner of so many different brightly variegated yarns, I wanted to design something that worked well with them and looked nice with a little consistent pooling. I know, I know, some people think pooling is evil. But really, could you honestly tell me that’s ugly pooling and mean it? I think it goes well with brightly colored yarns, but it would also bring out the slight differences in darker toned semi-solids as well.
Maeby is one of three patterns bundled together in the Fünke Socks collection, available as a set for $12.
32 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
300 - 400 yards Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi)
Little Red Bicycle Hipster Sock (Fingering)
US 1 - 2.25 mm
Women's small and large
