Birds of a Feather by Brandy Velten

Birds of a Feather

Knitting
February 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
US 1 - 2.25 mm
400 - 420 yards (366 - 384 m)
Small [Large]
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Knit from the cuff down, these socks feature a simple, yet engaging lace pattern that soars down the leg and top of the foot reminiscent of a flock of birds. These socks shines when knit with both popular speckled and classic tonal colorways alike. Lace instructions are provided in both written and charted formats.

Sock sets used in this pattern are available at longdogyarn


Materials

  • US 1 / 2.25 mm knitting needles / DPNs
  • tapestry needle

Yarn
1 skein Long Dog Yarn Sock (80% Superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 400 yds per 100 g) and one mini skein Long Dog Yarn Sock (80% Superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 80 yds per 20 g)

Gauge
30 sts x 44 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

Finished sizes
Small (Large) fits a foot circumference of approximately 8.5” (9”).

For all sizes, length is adjustable.

Pattern Difficulty
3 out of 5

Skills Required
knit, purl, basic lace, short rows, basic decreases