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Contented Socks
PATTERN NOTES
These soft and cozy socks are knit from the toe-up. The foot is worked in stockinette stitch and the leg is worked in a simple but elegant lace pattern. Finally, the socks are finished with K1, P1 ribbing. Worked in Angora Lace, these socks are incredibly luxurious – why not treat yourself to a pair?
SIZES
Adult Medium
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 8½”
Length: adjustable
MATERIALS
Wisdom Yarns Angora Lace (60% superwash fine merino, 30% nylon, 10% angora; 100g/462 yds)
• 105 Paradise – 1 skein
Needle: US Size 2 (2.75 mm) set of DPNS or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
GAUGE
28 sts x 36 rnds = 4” in St st
25 sts x 36 rnds = 4” in Lace patt
Save time, check your gauge.
A blog post about the Contented Socks can be found at this link.
ERRATA
11/11/25
An error in the Heel instructions has been corrected, changing “kfb, k1” to “pfb, p1” in WS Rows 4-8.
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- First published: February 2019
- Page created: February 26, 2019
- Last updated: November 11, 2025 …
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