Cable & Lace Socks
Introducing a beautifully crafted pair of socks designed to be worked from the cuff down! These delightful socks showcase intricate cables combined with a touch of elegant lace, making them a wonderful addition to your hand-knit collection.
Skills Required
This knitting pattern requires knowledge of some essential techniques, including:
- Knit and purl in the round
- Decreases
- Increases
- Cables
- Picking up stitches
- Reading a chart
- Kitchener Stitch
Size
The pattern includes sizes Small and Large, with a finished foot circumference of 8 inches (20 cm) for Small and 9 inches (23 cm) for Large, each slightly stretched. The size of the sock can easily be adjusted to your preference by modifying the needle size.
Yarn Requirements
You will need approximately 420 yards (384 meters) of fingering weight sock yarn. For your convenience, our sample sock was knit in the size small using Black Trillium FibreStudio Lilt Sock yarn, composed of 85% merino and 15% silk. The sample required 405 yards in a 100g skein and was crafted in the beautiful colorway named Willow.
Needle Size
For this project, size US1.5 (2.5mm) needles are recommended, perfect for small circumference knitting in the round.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 32 stitches and 42 rounds in stockinette on size US1.5 (2.5mm) needles, measuring 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in the round. Additionally, one complete repeat of the cable/lace pattern measures 1.5 inches (4 cm) in length.
Other Materials
Don't forget to gather the following materials before you start your knitting journey:
- Cable Needle
- Stitch holder or waste yarn
- 2 Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Embrace your creativity with this stunning sock pattern, perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills while creating a fashionable and functional piece. Whether you're preparing for colder months or seeking a thoughtful gift for a friend, these charming socks are sure to impress! Download the pattern today and let your knitting adventure begin.
