Carmine Lace Socks by Renée Kies

Carmine Lace Socks

Knitting
July 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
416 - 459 yards (380 - 420 m)
7 (8.25)” foot circumference
English
Out of print. This pattern was available for free.

The Carmine Lace Socks are an elegant way to keep your feet warm. The lace pattern might look complicated but is in fact quite easy! Knit from the top down, the lace travels down the sock leg to the toe. Complete with a twisted 1/1 ribbed cuff that emphasize the delicate texture of the lace pattern, you’ll never want to take these beauties off!

Sizing
7 (8.25)” foot circumference, foot length adjustable to any size.
0.5-1” negative ease recommended.

Gauge
36 stitches and 44 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette.
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4” 10 cm in lace pattern after wet blocking.

Materials

  • 400 meters of fingering weight yarn.
  • 2.5 mm (US 1.5) double pointed or circular needles.
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Stitch markers.

Sample
Sample was knit using Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash (75% wool, 25% nylon; 50 grams, 210 meters (230 yards)) in 94 (Off White).
Sample used 2 balls. Sample is size 7” with a 10” foot length.