Twirlace Socks is a delightful top-down sock design that combines elegance and versatility. Despite the name, these socks don’t feature lace but instead offer a striking cable pattern at the center, making them a great unisex option. The back of the socks comes with two customizable pattern options—either more cables or a simple yet classic combination of knit and purl stitches—giving you the freedom to choose the style that best suits you.
This pattern is designed with two circumference sizes in mind, and the length can be easily adjusted to fit your preference, ensuring a personalized and comfortable fit every time. Whether you’re knitting for yourself or a loved one, the Twirlace Socks provide both style and adaptability for all occasions.
YARN:
SIZE M (approx. women’s shoe size 38/US 7)
SIZE L (approx. men’s shoe size 45/US 11)
Merino Yak 4-ply by REGIA PREMIUM (58% wool, 28% polyamide, 14% yak), 400 m/437 yds in 100 Gr
I used color No. 7509 (lavender meliert) for SIZE M, and color No. 7513 (mint meliert) for SIZE L
Grams: 85 (100)
Meters: 345 (400)
Yards: 375 (437)

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)
• 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/men‘s M/L
SIZE M: foot circumference 20 cm/8“; length of shaft: 15 cm/6”, length of foot: 27 cm/10.75”
SIZE L: foot circumference 22 cm/8.75”; length of shaft: 15 cm/6”, length of foot: 30 cm/12”

• the given length refers to my samples and can be easily adjustable to your desired measurements

PATTERN NOTES:
• The socks are made from the top down (from leg to toe).
• While the pattern describes working with the magic loop method, you can easily use dpns as well.
• The socks are 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)