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How delightful is this colorway? Believe it or not, it is named “Unbirthday Party” from Potion’s Yarns. And when I found it, a memory was struck, and I was instantly transported back to the mad hatter’s tea party from Alice in Wonderland, which happens to be one of my favorite childhood classic books.

Ta-da, that’s where this sock pattern inspo came from!

Perfect for intermediate-level knitters, this toe-up and cuff-down sock pattern features a classic lace and cable motif that runs up the front of the sock. This pattern is incredibly easy to substitute your favorite heel for, so no matter your knitting preferences, you can knit a pair that you’ll love!

Worked in the round, Afternoon Tea contains both cuff-down and toe-up written directions and a chart for the pattern stitch. The pattern has instructions for an afterthought heel, but you may substitute whatever heel you enjoy using.

The pattern is written for the magic loop method for knitting socks; however, the design could be worked on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead should you prefer.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
7.5 (8, 8.5, 9)” / 19.1 (20.3, 21.6, 22.9) cm circumference. The sample shown was knit using the toe-up version of this pattern on 60-sts.

Suggested Needles
US1 (2.25 mm) 32-40” (82-102 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge.

Notions
Tapestry Needle, cable needle, scrap yarn, stitch marker

Yarn Requirements
300-500 yds (274-458 m) fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)

Suggested Yarn
Potion Yarns – Dryad Sock
80% SW Merino 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon
430 yds (393 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Color: Unbirthday Party

Gauge
9 stitches by 11 rounds in stockinette = 1” / 2.5 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for your finished socks.

TRANSLATIONS: Thank you so much for making this pattern available in multiple languages!
French: jtremblay74
Russian: dashuta
Norwegian: ekatja

LOW-VISIBILITY & SCREEN READER FORMAT
A low-visibility and a screen-reader accessible version of this pattern are available for the pattern’s English version. The low-visibility format is 24pt print in Arial, black font, no italics, and contains written directions (there are no charts to work from). The screen reader format has all the items mentioned above, contains no abbreviations, and accessibility checked by read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device.

WHOLESALE PRINTS: rhyFlower Knits patterns are available in print via our wholesale distributor Deep South Fibers.

PATTERN SUPPORT: For pattern support for this design, please email melinda@rhyflowerknits.com