Color Cuff Club Volume 2 by Summer Lee
One of the projects I finished recently was a pair of socks from Color Cuff Club Volume 2, the monthly sock pattern series by Summer Lee. The club includes 12 patterns released throughout the year, each one featuring a different decorative cuff while keeping the base sock construction the same.
I knit the November 2025 release, and it ended up being one of those projects that’s both visually interesting and surprisingly relaxing once you settle into the rhythm.
The Design: Dip Stitch Cluster Cuff
What makes this particular sock stand out is the dip stitch cluster pattern on the cuff. It creates a really pretty texture and adds visual interest right at the top of the sock.
It’s one of those stitch patterns that might take a moment to understand when you first start — especially on smaller needles — but once it clicks, it’s very satisfying to knit.
The dip stitches create a subtle layered effect that makes the cuff feel a little more special than a typical ribbed sock cuff.
Getting Used to the Needles
For this project I used double-pointed needles (DPNs), and like many sock knitters know, it can take a minute to settle into the rhythm when working with such small needles.
At first I had to slow down and pay attention to the stitch pattern and needle management. But once I got comfortable with the flow of the cuff and the needle setup, the project moved along quickly.
One of the nice features of this series is that the base sock construction stays the same across the patterns, which means after the cuff section you can settle into a familiar rhythm.
That makes it a great balance between:
learning something new at the cuff
and knitting something comfortably familiar for the rest of the sock.
Yarn Details
For this pair I used:
Bad Sheep Yarn Fingering Weight
Colorway: Lotus
I paired the main yarn with a couple of minis from the Bad Sheep Yarn 2024 Advent Calendar that had been sitting in my stash waiting for the right project. Unfortunately, the minis I used are discontinued and I don’t remember the exact color names, but they worked decently with the main color.
Using stash minis for cuffs, heels, or toes is one of my favorite ways to add interest to socks while also using up small amounts of yarn.
A Great Sock Pattern to Try
If you enjoy knitting socks and want something that adds a little visual interest without becoming overly complicated, this series is a really fun one.
The cuff design gives you something new to explore, while the familiar base makes it easy to memorize and knit on the go.
I really enjoyed this project and would absolutely recommend it to other sock knitters.
The Color Cuff Club Volume 2 patterns are available on Ravelry, and it’s a great series if you like building a collection of slightly different socks throughout the year.