Don’t get us wrong, we love self-striping yarn for a basic sock. But if you’re bored with your vanilla socks, are looking to try a new technique, or just aren’t a sock knitter, here are some of our favorite other uses for self-striping sock yarn!

Fancy Socks:

These socks are anything but basic, but still utilize the beautiful stripe patterns to create fun, textured fabric.

Heel Toe Do Si Do Socks

Take your stripes to the next level with these chevron socks.

Swirl E. Socks

Free on Ravelry! Simple textured stitches create a cool optical illusion.

Geek Socks

Free on Ravelry! A simple slip stitch pattern creates wavy stripes.

Shawls and Scarves:

Butterfly | Papillion

Grab two skeins of a self-striping yarn and one skein of a complimentary solid to create this visually stunning shawl!

Typhoon

Short rows and simple eyelet bands turn sock yarn into a funky striped shawl.

Simple Chevron Stripe Scarf

Free on Ravelry! Show off your striped yarn with this lightweight chevron scarf.

Sweaters

Sock Arm Sweater

Wear your stripes on your sleeve! This fun sweater is also available in a kids’ version, Little Sock Arms.