Fishnet socks for when you’re feeling fancy! I’ve always liked the clean look of short row heels but was never a fan of the stretching around the instep - it didn’t look like a particularly comfortable fit. So after a little trial and error, I settled on this solution - additional shaping around the instep, with stitch patterns incorporated into the increases and decreases. The After Hours Socks feature a simple fishnet lace pattern which flows into the instep shaping in a very satisfying way.

This is the sister pattern to the Sun-up Socks, which feature the same shaping in a fishnet lace fabric. Use code SISTERSOCKS to purchase both patterns together for £7 (must add both to basket).

YARN: 4ply / fingering weight sock yarn, approx. 293 (336; 379) metres / 319 (366; 413) yards. Sample shown in a discontinued 100% merino sock yarn from Fyberspates.

GAUGE: 32 sts and 46 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch, blocked. Suggested needle size 2.5mm.

NEEDLES: 2.5mm needles of your preferred length for working small circumferences in the round, eg. DPNs, magic loop, short circulars.
You will also need a tapestry needle for grafting the toe.

SIZING
To fit foot 7.5 (8.5; 9.5) inches / 19 (21.5; 24) cm
UK 2-4 (5-7; 8-10)
EU 34-37 (38-41; 42-44.5)
US 4-6 (7-9; 10-11)
Finished circ 6.75 (7.75; 8.75) inches / 17 (19.5; 22) cm