Feathertail Socks by Hygge Canyon Knits

Feathertail Socks

Knitting
September 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
250 - 380 yards (229 - 347 m)
1, 2, 3
English
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Inspired by the Feathertail dragons in Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, this sock pattern features a lace and cable motif down the front of the socks and a dragon-scale inspired garter-stitch heel flap.

Yarn

You’ll need one (1) approx. 100 g skein of fingering weight yarn.

Sample shown in Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Sock. 80% SW BFL / 20% Nylon. 400 yds / 100 g.
Colorway: Crunchy Leaves

Needles & Notions

  • US 1/2.25 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles.
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Cable needle (optional)

This pattern is written for Magic Loop; however, you can adjust to work your preferred method. A word of caution, however: testers found it difficult to work the lace on 9” circular needles.

Gauge

US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 sts x 12 rows per inch in stockinette (unblocked).

Sizes

1 (2, 3) to fit foot circumference of approximately 8-9” (9-10”, 10-11”)

Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1. Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.