Top-Down Lace Column Socks // Design by Tabetha Hedrick
Hints of twisted ribbing with subtle columns of lace blend beautifully with any colour you imagine, from gradient to variegated. Vibrant, rich, and totally fun, Hele socks are ones you'll want to wear every day!
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yarn: 1 mini-skein set SweetGeorgia Party of Five Tough Love Sock in Jelly Bean (525 yds / 480 m per set; 80% easy-care merino, 20% nylon)
Colours are labeled A (lightest) to E (darkest)
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needles: Size 2 US / 2.75 mm needles: for magic loop, 32" (80 cm) circular; for two needles, (2) 24" (60 cm) circular; or set of (4) double pointed needles (dpns)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge -
gauge: 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette st, lightly blocked.
Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements - finished measurements:7 (7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 10)" / 18 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm foot circumference. Foot length is adjustable.
- pattern notes: The socks are worked cuff-down and feature a traditional heel flap. When changing colours, join the yarns by splicing to help preserve a more gradual colour change, as well as reduce the chance of holes or odd shaping results.
The 6-page PDF pattern includes written and charted stitch patterns.
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