Allele by Shelby Dyas

Allele

Knitting
February 2026
Light Fingering ?
7 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
325 - 450 yards (297 - 411 m)
XS, M
English

This pattern is initially available as a 2026 warm-up pattern in the Sock Madness Forever group. Pattern will be published to a broader audience at the conclusion of the 2026 Sock Madness event.

This cuff-down sock features a delicate overall lace and cable pattern on the leg.

Materials

  • US size 1 (2.25 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 100 g fingering weight yarn such as Indigo Guinea Sparrow Fingering. Solid or tonal yarn recommended.
  • Stitch markers (optional)
  • Cable needles (optional, if brave)
  • Tapestry needle for grafting

Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rows per inch/2.5 cm in stockinette

Sizes: Adult extra-small (6.5 inches/16.5 cm leg circumference), adult medium (8 inches/20.5 cm leg circumference)