To Use at the Ball

F for her fan, to use at the ball.

One of my favorite childhood books was “A is for Annabelle” by Tasha Tudor. As my mom would read the simple alphabet book over and over, I remember wishing that my grandmother had such an elegant doll with all her fascinating accessories.

This sock pattern was designed in reference to the part of the book which talks about the doll’s fan, which is to be used at the ball. To Use at the Ball is a toe-up sock with a heel flap and gusset. The side of the sock is adorned with a fun lace pattern that resembles a fancy fan. On the back of the sock, just above the heel-flap, is a different lace motif that resembles a fully spread out fan.