You know how it is.

An irony of lace knitting is that often the people most likely to geek out over a complex lace pattern are those least likely to want to wear the fruits of their efforts.

The medieval walled town of Tenby has, for eight centuries, been known for its fishy business. Its Welsh name, Dinbych-y-Pysgod, literally translates to “little fortress of the fish.”

Frivolous and flirty little top-down summer socks let the sun shine on painted toes. Designed to keep feet warm while your toenail polish dries, they also protect delicate skin on the top of your foot from the cruel summer sun, or show off your pedicure when it’s too chilly to wear sandals alone. A simple stockinette thong helps keep the socks i...

Geometric panels create a softly pleated fabric with lacy holes that spiral around the neck and shoulders. Knit in double strands of Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Thread 2, Anthracite is a versatile transitional garment that’s perfect for wearing from spring into summer, and from summer into autumn.

Wrist-length fingerless driving gloves feature a daisy lace stitch pattern on the back of the hand, a thumb gusset for perfect fit, and a garter stitch wristband with a single button closure.

Knit with the saints, or fry with the sinners, your feet will look great either way! Inspired by the fiery preacher in Stella Gibbons’ Cold Comfort Farm, Brother Amos Hellfire Lace socks are knit in the round on two circular needles (though DPN’s may be easily substituted for circs), and feature a stitch pattern reminiscent of the flickeri...

Inspired by the beauty of Britain’s only coastal National Park, these socks for women are knit from the top down and feature columns of tiny cables alternating with panels of delicate lace. Purl stitches between the patterns creates a ribbing-like fabric that hugs the leg and helps keep these socks in place.

A French language version of this pattern is available here.