My Oasis Socks by Valentina Bogdanova

My Oasis Socks

Knitting
October 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
275 - 370 yards (251 - 338 m)
Adult women S/M/L
English
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My Oasis Socks are a delightful blend of elegance and comfort, designed to be knit from the top down. Featuring a stunning combination of lace and twisted stitches, these socks are both intricate and eye-catching. For an extra touch of festivity, you can choose to embellish them with beads, adding a bit of sparkle to your knitting. The pattern includes three sizes: Women’s Adult Small, Medium, and Large, with a customizable foot length to ensure the perfect fit.
Whether for yourself or as a gift, these socks are sure to bring warmth and beauty to any wardrobe!
YARN:
MEILENWEIT Merino Extrafine by Lana Grossa
(75% virgin wool merino extrafine, 25% polyamide),
420 m/460 yds in 100 Gr

Grams: 60/70/80
Meters: 250/295/335
Yards: 275/320/335
I used color No. 2433 (mauve)

NEEDLES:
2.25 mm/U.S. size 1 circular needles or dpns (or needle size to get the needed gauge)

NOTIONS:
• markers for chart sections (optional)
• beads with 4 mm diameter, 24 pcs. (optional, quantity depends on how many chart repeats you will be working)
• tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in ends
• sock blockers

GAUGE:
30 sts/38 RNDs = 10 cm/4” square in stockinette stitch on 2.25 mm/U.S. size 1 circular needles or dpns after blocking

SIZES:
Adult women S/M/L
SIZE S = approx. EU 36-37/US 5-6
SIZE M = approx. EU 38-39/US 7
SIZE L = approx. EU 40-41/US 8-9

Foot circumference: SIZE S = 18 cm (7.25”)/SIZE M = 20 cm (8”)/SIZE L = 22 cm (8,75”)
Leg length and foot length: adjustable to your desire

PATTERN NOTES:
• The socks are made from the top down (from leg to toe).
• While the pattern describes working with dpns, you can also use the magic loop method.
• The foot length can be easily adjusted to your desired measurement.
• The socks are designed to be worn with a slight negative ease.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• basics (cast on/bind off, knit/purl, increase/decrease)
• working in the round
• working from a chart (written instructions to charts are also provided)
• kitchener stitch (video-tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFHXnvfmoBE )