895 Relevations - Socks Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Huntington

895 Relevations: Lace Sock Knitting Pattern for Women by Elizabeth A. Decker

The 895 Relevations pattern, designed by Elizabeth A. Decker, is a beautifully crafted women's sock knitting pattern featuring a striking zig zag lace motif that runs along the sock's body. Published as a downloadable PDF and worked in Valley Yarns Huntington, these socks are described as both beautiful and playful — a worthy addition to any handknit sock collection. The pattern is rated advanced beginner, making it an excellent next step for knitters who have mastered basic sock construction and are ready to explore simple lace patterning.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pair of women's knitted socks worked in two sizes: Small/Medium and Medium/Large. The finished cuff circumference measures 6⅔ inches for the smaller size and 8 inches for the larger size. The socks are designed to be both functional and decorative, featuring a lace panel that adds visual interest without overwhelming a newer lace knitter.

Construction Techniques

The socks are constructed using several classic sock-making techniques that ensure a comfortable, well-fitting result:

• Top-down construction: The socks begin at the cuff and are worked downward toward the toe, a traditional approach that gives knitters excellent control over fit and length.
• Seamless, worked in the round: The socks are knitted entirely in the round with no seams, producing a smooth fabric that is comfortable against the skin.
• Lace patterning: The signature zig zag lace design is incorporated into the body of the sock, adding texture and elegance through carefully placed yarn overs and decreases.
• Ribbed cuff: The pattern begins with 12 rounds of k1p1 ribbing, which provides stretch and helps the sock stay in place on the leg.

Stitches Used

The 895 Relevations pattern draws on a focused set of stitches and techniques that are well within reach for an advanced beginner:

• Knit (k) and Purl (p): The foundational stitches used throughout the cuff ribbing and stockinette sections.
• k1p1 Ribbing: Used for the cuff to create elasticity and a neat, professional finish.
• Stockinette stitch: The base fabric of the sock body, worked in the round as continuous knit rounds.
• k2tog (knit two together): A right-leaning decrease used within the lace pattern to shape the zig zag motif.
• ssk (slip, slip, knit): A left-leaning decrease that pairs with k2tog to create the directional movement of the lace design.
• sl1 (slip 1 stitch): Used as part of the lace and shaping sequences.

The combination of paired decreases — k2tog and ssk — is what gives the lace its characteristic zig zag movement, as each decrease leans in an opposite direction, creating the visual illusion of diagonal lines traveling across the fabric.

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The pattern is specifically written for Valley Yarns Huntington, a 4-ply (fingering weight) yarn with a fiber composition of 75% Superwash Merino Wool and 25% Nylon. Each skein contains 50g / 218 yards, and the pattern calls for 2 skeins. The sample shown uses Color 0021 Mauve, a soft, wearable shade that complements the delicate lace patterning beautifully.

• Yarn: 2 skeins Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon), 50g / 218 yds each, Color 0021 Mauve
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm) double-