Laceline Socks by Renee Strouts

Laceline Socks

Knitting
May 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 11.5 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
300 - 450 yards (274 - 411 m)
7.25(8.5, 10)” foot circumference and 60 (72, 84) sts around foot
English
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These socks are third in the Main & Mini Sock Series, which aims to use a skein + mini set in ways that are more creative than just contrasting heels/toes. These socks are inspired by tatted lace edgings and feature a hybrid gusset/afterthought heel construction.

Materials:

  • Size US 1/2.25 mm double point needles or circular needles for magic loop, or size needed to obtain gauge - Stockinette gauge: 8sts/inch; 11.5 rows/inch
  • Fingering weight yarn, approx. 240(300, 350) yds Main Color and 68(75,92) yds Contrasting Color
  • Tapestry needle
  • 2 regular stitch markers & 1 locking stitch marker
  • Length of smooth scrap yarn for afterthought heel
  • Tape measure or ruler

Notes:
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large), corresponding to 7.25(8.5, 10)” foot circumference with ~5% negative ease and 60(72, 84) sts around foot/leg

Sample socks are knit with handspun yarn in size Medium.