Pink Rose Socks

Pink Rose Socks by BiggerthanlifeKnits

What Is Being Made

The Pink Rose Socks are a women's sock design created by designer Noma Ndlovu, available in three sizes: Women's Small (7" foot circumference), Women's Medium (8.5" foot circumference), and Women's Large (9" foot circumference). These socks feature a distinctive folded-over lace cuff paired with ribbing underneath to ensure the sock stays securely in place on the leg. The instep showcases a simple dotted pattern that adds subtle texture and visual interest to the finished garment.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques. The construction begins with a folded-over lace cuff, which creates an elegant finished edge while the underlying ribbing provides functional elasticity and grip. The simple dotted pattern on the instep requires basic colorwork or texture techniques to create visual definition across the foot. The pattern utilizes circular needles for seamless construction, a standard method for sock knitting that eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, comfortable fit.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch – The primary stitch used throughout the sock construction, providing a smooth, classic fabric base
• Ribbing – Used underneath the folded cuff to create elasticity and ensure the sock remains in place
• Lace Stitches – Incorporated into the cuff design to create the decorative folded-over element
• Dotted Pattern – A simple texture pattern worked across the instep for added visual interest

Materials and Gauge

The Pink Rose Socks are designed to be knitted with 100% Merino Wool yarn from Nurturing Fibres Twist Sock line in the colorway French Rose. One 100-gram skein containing 350 yards (320 meters) of 4-ply yarn is sufficient to complete the project. Two sets of US circular needles are required: US 1 (2.25 mm) needles measuring 24 inches (60 cm) long and US 2.5 (3.00 mm) circular needles also 24 inches (60 cm) long. Additional tools include a yarn needle for weaving in ends, three stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and a cable needle for any cable techniques. The gauge is 34 stitches and 42 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch on US 1 (2.25 mm) needles, or 26 stitches and 36 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch on 3.00 mm needles, depending on which needle size is used for the main sock body.