Heartleaf DK Socks by Kayla Baldwin

Heartleaf DK Socks

Knitting
January 2025
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
200 - 400 yards (183 - 366 m)
small, medium, large
English
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Inspired by pothos plants and knit from the top down. Featuring twisted stitches resembling vines and stems, and leaf lace framing a centered leaf. With intricate (yet simple!) lace, influenced by Japanese knitting. Involving simple decreases and twisted stitches that form a complex all over pattern - without a lot of effort! Knit in dk weight yarn for a quick and easy addition to your sock drawer.

Size
Small (medium, large).

Finished measurements
Foot circumference: 7(8, 9) inches/ 17.7(20.3, 22.8) cm.
Foot length: adjustable.
Choose a size with approximately 1 inch/ 2.5 cm of negative ease in the foot circumference.

Materials
Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts - Confident Fingering. 100% superwash wool. 420 yards per 100 grams. Colourway: Follow the Dream. Held Double. (Dk weight can be substituted).

Recommend needle size: 1 set US #2/2.75 mm for ribbing. 1 set US #3 / 3.25 mm needles for knitting in the round.

Gauge
24 sts/ 32 rows = 4 inches/ 10 cm in stockinette.

Pattern notes
Work from chart or written instructions according to your preference.