Maeby

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. This is the first pattern of 3 to represent the Fünke family: later in the year I will release Tobias, followed by Lindsay.

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, like the Lemonade Ads shown above, but it would also bring out the slight differences in darker toned semi-solids as well.

Maeby is available to purchse! Click here to buy now through Ravelry or Etsy. (Ravelry has instant PDF delivery while ordering through Etsy can take up to 24 hours for you to receive the pattern PDF.)

Please note this pattern is a digital download (PDF file). If you wish to receive a printed color copy of the pattern, please email me.

Materials:
- dkknits technicolor smoosh toes (75% Superwash Extrafine Merino,
25% Nylon; 440 yd per 100 g skein), shown in Lemonade Ads.
Available for purchase at dkknits.etsy.com.
OR
- Other fingering weight wool/nylon blend.

Recommended needle size:
- 1 32-40″ US #1/2.25mm circular needle (for Magic Loop)
OR
- 2 16″ US #1/2.25mm circular needles (for two circulars method)
OR
- 5 US #1/2.25mm double point needles

6 Responses to “Maeby”

1. Beck says:

   February 4, 2009 at 1:42 pm

   You did a great job! I will be casting on this weekend:)
2. Eunice says:

   February 4, 2009 at 2:38 pm

   I just realized that they were pooling, and really, it’s GORGEOUS. Mine’s turning out very nicely without any pooling. Yay!

   Eunices last blog post..TV time, again!
3. Suzanne says:

   February 19, 2009 at 12:16 pm

   Oh, I hate that I have to wait until March. But I was trying to be good by staying out of the club this year (trying to save money and use all the yarn I have in my stash).

   Oh well, I guess I’ll just have to wait. lol

   Looks Great!
4. Maeby - available for purchase! | feministy.com, feministyfeet designs says:

   March 9, 2009 at 11:27 am

   [...] Maeby – available for purchase! Posted by Liz in for sale pattern on 03 8th, 2009 | one response [...]
5. Experimenting with heels, and upcoming tutorials | feministy.com, feministyfeet designs says:

   March 16, 2009 at 8:33 am

   [...] not quite as narrow as the heel I used on Maeby, and I’m half tempted to re-issue as new version of Maeby with this [...]
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