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The sentimental memento was a particularly common cover motif for romance novels in the 1990s through the early 2000s. The cover might feature a locket, a handkerchief, a bouquet of flowers, a dancing slipper, or any number of other personal items that were special to one or both of the characters in the books.

In fact, the early Bridgerton covers featured several sentimental mementos. Lorraine Heath has a particularly pretty book cover for one of her cowboy romances with some spurs, pearls, and a yellow rose. Of course, my favorite sentimental memento (Derek Craven’s stolen spectacles, IYKYK) didn’t actually get a cover so far as I can tell, but we’ll let that slide.

This pair of socks features lots of delicate little details that mimic lockets, flowers, and pretty lace trim. They are knit from the cuff down and graded to five sizes. While the front panel is heavily decorated, there is a simple stockinette back. A heel flap and gusset provide an adjustable fit, while the socks are finished with a classic wedge toe.

SIZES

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Finished sock dimensions: 6.5” (16.5 cm), 7.5” (19 cm), 8.5” (21.5 cm), 9.5” (24 cm), 10.5” (26.5 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

MATERIALS

Fingering weight yarn, 280-440 yds (256-403 m)

Sample shown knit in Expression Fiber Arts Sincere Sock, 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, 437 yds (400 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g), colorway Rose Gold

GAUGE

4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 41 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES

One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

TOOLS

One stitch marker for beginning of round; two optional additional markers for edges of textured panel on front of sock

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate. Techniques include decreases, knitting in the round, stockinette stitch grafting