The Kite Tails Socks is the first sock published in the Sock in Time collection where I will be releasing a new sock design each Thursday for the next 4 weeks! Enjoy a 50% discount on each release of a single pattern or pre-buy the whole collection for a discounted price of $7.00 until end of day, June 15, 2025, PST. No coupon needed.

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I loved visiting my grandparents on their farm! As a child, one of my favorite things to do was to fly kites in the back field on a light breezy day. My sister and I would assemble our kites and together, run through the field, letting out the kite strings to fly those kites. The cabled lace motif of the Kite Tails Socks reminds me of the kite tails fluttering in the wind.

Sizes
1 (2, 3)

Finished Measurements
Foot/Leg Circumference: 7 (8, 9)“/18 (20, 23) cm
Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable
Recommended ease: 0.5–1”/1.5–2.5 cm of negative ease

Materials
Approximately 300 (350, 400) yds/274 (320, 366) m of fingering weight yarn
I used Gusto Wool Core (80% merino wool, 20% nylon; 100g 3.53 oz/435yds 400 m); color: 1050, 1 (1, 1) skein

US 1.5/2.5 mm double-pointed needles, or two circular needles for two circulars technique, or 32”/80 cm or longer circular needle if using the Magic Loop method.
Removable marker
Tape measure or ruler
Yarn needle

Gauge
32 sts and 48 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in round, blocked