Sugar Icing Socks
A simple and easy to remember lace repeat that mimics lines of beautiful
piped icing for a decorative touch to these socks which are worked from the
cuff down.
Description
A full written pattern including, stitch abbreviations, a knitting chart for
stitch pattern,
photos and links to other helpful tutorials
Skill Level
Intermediate
Basic stitches used throughout, with standard decreases.
Previous experience making socks may be useful.
Yarn
Yarn Suggestion
100g of 4ply/fingering/sock weight yarn of your choice
I recommend a blend with at least 20% nylon or silk.
I used
Cuffed (Above and below) / Pale pink heel and toe
Norah George Super Sock Set in ‘Never getting back together”
100g, 425m/465yds light fingering, 75% merino/25% nylon
Cuffless (below) / Solid pink
Plant & Stella Yui Fingering in ‘Rosé’
100g, 400m/425y fingering, 80%merino/20% nylon
Needle | 2.5mm circular needle (min 80cm recommended for magic loop)
Notions | Yarn needle
Size | Circumference:
Small: 17.5 cm (7”), Medium: 20 cm (8”), Large: 22.5 cm (9”)
Gauge | 7 stitches by 12 rows over 2.5cm (1”) in sugar icing pattern
(for correct pricing in your currency)
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