What you'll need
| Sizes, in: | XS (7.5-8” circumference) | S (8-9 inches circumference) | M (9.5-10 inches circumference) | L (10.5-11 inches circumference) | XL (11.5-12 inches circumference) | XXL (12.5-13 inches circumference) | XXXL (13.5-14” circumference) |
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Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light - Spectrum (249)
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Product Description
Spring is in the air - and it’s about time it’s on your feet, too! Walking in these lace socks is like stepping through spring fields, watching butterflies lazily dance above you.
Featuring simplistic lace columns paired with trusty stockinette, these lacy socks give a breath of fresh air to your wardrobe.
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Sizes:
X-Small - 48 stitches - 7.5-8” circumference
Small - 56 stitches - 8-9 inches circumference
Medium - 60 stitches - 9.5-10 inches circumference
Large - 64 stitches - 10.5-11 inches circumference
X-Large - 68 stitches - 11.5-12 inches circumference
XX-Large - 72 stitches - 12.5-13 inches circumference
XXX-Large - 80 stitches - 13.5-14” circumference
Yarn: 1 skein of MadelineTosh Twist Light in the Dopamine colorway - OR 240 yards of fingering weight yarn
Needles: US size 2 / 2.75 mm 9” circular needles OR DPNS OR 32” circular needles (for magic loop) - OR size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 32 sts x 48 rows = 4” in stockinette
Spring Field Socks by Ash Christine
What is Being Made
Spring Field Socks are a pair of knitted lace socks designed to celebrate the spring season. These socks feature a delicate aesthetic inspired by the imagery of walking through spring fields with butterflies dancing overhead. The design combines decorative lace elements with classic stockinette stitch sections, creating socks that are both visually appealing and wearable for everyday use. The pattern is versatile enough to work beautifully in any yarn color, making them an adaptable staple for spring wardrobes or transitional weather periods.
Techniques Used
Spring Field Socks employ fundamental sock knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The primary construction method relies on combining two distinct stitch patterns to create visual interest and texture. The socks feature lace columns that run throughout the design, creating an open, airy aesthetic characteristic of lace knitting. These decorative lace sections are strategically paired with stockinette stitch, which provides stability and structure to the sock while allowing the lace pattern to stand out as the focal point. This combination of techniques demonstrates how contrasting stitch patterns can work together to create depth and dimension in a relatively simple sock design.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch - Forms the foundational fabric and provides smooth, even texture in sections between the lace columns
- Lace Stitches - Creates the decorative openwork columns that define the Spring Field Socks design and give the socks their distinctive spring-inspired appearance
Materials
Spring Field Socks are knitted using 4-ply yarn weight, which is ideal for creating fitted, detailed socks with excellent stitch definition. The pattern requires 1 skein of yarn, making this an efficient project for yarn stash management. Knitters will need appropriate needles for sock knitting, typically in a size suitable for 4-ply yarn to achieve the correct gauge and fabric density required for wearable socks.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Ash Christine |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | One unique stitch marker for BOR (if knit on 9" circular), blocking accessories |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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