Sruthail by Liz Corke

Sruthail

Knitting
August 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in the round
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
300 - 436 yards (274 - 399 m)
Small: 17.5 cm (7”) circumference Medium: 20 cm (8”) circumference Large: 22.5 cm (9”) circumference Extra Large: 25 cm (10”) circumference
English
This pattern is available from lizcorke.com for £5.50.

Meaning flowing in Scottish Gaelic, Sruthail features a lace pattern with which swirls stitches from the centre of the sock to the outside edge. On the foot, the pattern covers half of the instep, then after the heel, the pattern is mirrored on the leg. These socks are the perfect mix of relaxing knit and engaging pattern. With four widths and flexible length fitting, these are a great pattern for everyone.

The pattern is fully written and the lace is also charted so whichever way you like to read your patterns, you’re covered! The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern, and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos. You will also need to know how to do Judy’s Magic Cast-On and a stretchy bind off like Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.

Materials

  • 365 m (400 yds) of Mrs Lam Yarns WA Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 400 yds/100g) in Misty Mirror
  • 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles, 80 cm (32”) or longer or DPNs/prefered method for knitting in the round
  • 4 stitch markers (per sock)
  • Yarn needle for sewing in ends
  • Sock blockers (optional)

Gauge

32 stitches and 44 rows in 10 cm (4”) in stocking stitch in the round.

Finished Size

Small: 17.5 cm (7”) circumference
Medium: 20 cm (8”) circumference
Large: 22.5 cm (9”) circumference
Extra Large: 25 cm (10”) circumference

The socks are designed to be worn with up to 0 - 2.5 cm (0 - 1”) of negative ease.