Sugar Icing Socks

Introducing a delightful lace repeat pattern that beautifully mimics the delicate lines of piped icing, adding an exquisite decorative touch to your handmade socks. These charming socks are crafted from the cuff down, making them perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills.

Skill Level: Intermediate - This pattern features basic stitches throughout and includes standard decreases. Previous experience in sock knitting may enhance your knitting journey, but it's not a strict requirement.

Suggested Needle: 2.5mm circular needle (minimum 80cm recommended for magic loop technique).

Essential Notions: Don't forget your yarn needle for seamless finishing!

Gauge: 7 stitches x 12 rows over a 2.5cm (1”) swatch in the sugar icing pattern to ensure a perfect fit.

Yarn Recommendations:

For this pattern, you’ll need 100g of 4ply, fingering, or sock weight yarn of your choice. For optimal results, I suggest using a yarn blend that contains at least 20% nylon or silk for added durability and comfort.

Yarn Examples I Used:

• Cuffed/Pale Pink Heel and Toe: Norah George Super Sock Set in ‘Never Getting Back Together’ - 100g, 425m/465yds, light fingering weight, 75% merino/25% nylon.
• Cuffless/Pink Sock: Plant & Stella Yui Fingering in ‘Rosé’ - 100g, 400m/425y, fingering weight, 80% merino/20% nylon.

Pattern Update: Please note there was a recent update on 2nd December 2020 at 19:00 - Version 2 has been uploaded with corrections to the ribbed cuff instructions for clarity.

Bring your creativity to life with these lace-patterned socks that make a perfect gift or a cozy treat for yourself. With this free knitting pattern, you'll enjoy the process of creating beautifully detailed socks that combine elegance and practicality. Happy knitting!