There’s something really satisfying about finally reaching for yarn that’s been sitting in your stash for a while.
This project is part of my From Stash to Stitch series this year - working through what I already have, using what I’ve loved enough to hold onto, and giving those yarns a purpose!
Right now, I’m working on a pair of socks from Color Cuff Club Volume 1 by Summer Lee, and they’ve been such a fun project to have on my needles.
The Yarn (A Stash Story)
This yarn has been waiting for the right project.
The main yarn is from Candy Yarn Shop, which was gifted to me, and I originally had a completely different shawl in mind for it. But no matter what I tried, I just couldn’t get gauge to work the way I wanted.
So it sat in my stash for a while.
Then I came across this pattern from Summer Lee, and it made more sense with the gauge I was getting.
For the floral cuff, I added a fingering weight mini from Emma’s Yarn, which I picked up from Simply Socks Yarn Company. It ended up being the perfect contrast for the colorwork.
There’s something really satisfying about pairing yarns from different moments and seeing them come together like this.
The Pattern
The Color Cuff Club Volume 1 socks feature a floral colorwork cuff that adds just enough detail without overwhelming the rest of the sock.
It’s a really approachable way to add colorwork into a project - especially if you don’t want to commit to it for the entire sock.
The cuff feels like the highlight, while the rest of the sock stays simple and relaxing.
What It’s Like So Far
Even though this project isn’t finished yet, it’s already one I look forward to picking up.
The colorwork at the cuff keeps things interesting, and once that section is done, it transitions into a more rhythmic knit.
It’s been a really nice balance - a little bit of focus, followed by something more familiar and calming.
From Stash to Stitch
This project is exactly why I started this series on Instagram.
There’s so much yarn we hold onto because we loved it at one point - even if the original plan doesn’t work out. Sometimes it just takes time (and the right pattern) for it to come together.
I’m really glad I didn’t force the first project. This feels like a much better fit.
Final Thoughts (For Now)
This one isn’t finished yet, but it already feels like a project I’m going to love wearing.
It’s simple, but with just enough detail to make it feel special - and it’s always nice when a stash yarn finally finds its place.
I’ll share more once they’re finished, but for now, this is one I’m really enjoying.
Links & Resources
Candy Yarn Shop Yarn: https://tidd.ly/4dmSATX
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