Pink Lady Socks

Description

PATTERN NOTES These short, flirty socks are part of the Socktails sock series from Manos Yarns UK. They are worked from the cuff down in the round. The cuff begins with a pretty ruffled edge and continues with a short 1×1 rib section before the lace pattern is set around the leg. The heel is shaped using German short rows. The rounded toe is shaped with decrease rounds, then finished with a Kitchener stitch graft.

SIZE One size, to fit average womans foot, 18cm/7 foot & leg circumference, adjustable length

MATERIALS Manos del Uruguay ALEGRIA (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Polyamide), 405m/445 yds per 100g/3.5 oz skein

1 skein (shown in A9862 Jacaranda)

2.5mm set of 4 or 5 DPNs or preferred sock knitting needle (e.g. short circular, or longer circular for magic loop method) 2 stitch markers Tapestry needle

TENSION 34 sts and 42 rnds in Stocking Stitch = 10cm/4 after blocking 31 sts and 42 rnds in Grenadine Lace Stitch = 10cm/4 after blocking