Alectrona Socks by Arianna Frasca

Alectrona Socks

Knitting
September 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in st st
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
175 - 374 yards (160 - 342 m)
(6.5, 7.5, 8.5) [9.5, 10.5, 11.5]” / (16.5, 19, 21.5) [24, 26.5, 29] cm.
English
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The “Alectrona Socks” blend romance and whimsy, featuring a delicate lace pattern that evokes a sense of wonder and natural beauty. Knitted from cuff to toe top-down, these socks showcase a captivating lace panel inspired by the Alectrona Blouse. Positioned at the front of the leg and the instep, this lace detail adds a touch of elegance to the design.
The name “Alectrona” holds significance, representing the Greek goddess of the morning and awakening. With its playful yet sophisticated floral-inspired motif, this pattern embodies the beauty and magic of spring, inviting knitters to embrace romance and whimsy in their wardrobe choices.

SIZING
(6.5, 7.5, 8.5) 9.5, 10.5, 11.5” / (16.5, 19, 21.5) 24, 26.5, 29 cm.
Choose a size about 0.5” / 1.25 cm less than your foot’s circumference.

GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS
Gauge: 24 stitches and 35 rounds over 4”/10cm
Needles: US 2.5 - 3 mm 9”- 23 cm circular needles or 5 Dpns or 32”- 80 cm circular needles for magic loop.
Notions: Stitch markers, Waste yarn/holders, Tapestry needle.

YARN
Weight 3: Light, DK.
Yardage
(175, 190, 230) 265, 305, 354 yds / (160, 175, 210) 242, 278, 425 m

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted top down, from cuff to toe, the Alectrona Socks pattern features the same lace panel from the Alectrona Blouse. The lace panel is centered over the front of the leg and the instep.

SHARING
Posting on Instagram?! Use the hashtags #AlectronaSocks. Be sure to tag @ariannafrasca82 too!