About This Design
Japanese stitch dictionaries are a rich source of design inspiration for me. The lace pattern that I have used for the Sidewinder Socks is a tweaked version of a simple lace pattern from my copy of the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Hitomi Shida (translated by Gayle Roehm).

I just love the way that the simple lace pattern wiggles up the sock. I’ve also included some twisted rib into the pattern mix to ensure a snug fit around the foot and ankle. Taken together, the vertical lines of twisted rib and the wiggly lines of the lace stitch pattern provide a lovely harmonious balance—don’t be surprised if you feel a Zen-like glow when you knit these socks.

Gauge
34 stitches x 48 rounds over 10 cm (4 in) in stocking (stockinette) stitch, knitted in the round using 2.25 mm (US size 1.0, UK size 13) needles. A good match for gauge (especially stitch gauge) is important for this pattern in order to ensure a good fit.

Yarn
Approximately 100 metres/109 yards of 4 ply/fingering weight sock yarn that knits to match the required tension gauge (equivalent to approximately 100g of yarn with the label specifying 420 metres/460 yards per 100g).

The sample Sidewinder Socks have been knitted with Paton’s Nylox 4-ply sock yarn in shade 2002. This is heritage sock yarn that I inherited from my wonderful great Aunty Peg.

Needles
A pair of 2.25 mm (US size 1, UK size 13) 60 cm/24 in circular needles. Optional 2.5 mm (US size 1.5, UK size 12) circular needles for the cuff.

Notions
Tapestry needle.
Blocking materials.
Removable stitch marker.

The Pattern
The pattern includes written instructions plus links to videos and other technical resources prepared by other people.

Technical Editing in 2022 by Emily – AdoredKnits (adoredknits@gmail.com)

Questions?
Please contact me at capitalknits@icloud.com

Please note that the price for this pattern includes 10% Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).