Japanese Lace Socks For Beginners by Knitting Nani Thelma

Japanese Lace Socks For Beginners

Knitting
October 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
390 - 400 yards (357 - 366 m)
Six Sizes.
English

Knitting is not a pastime! It’s a way of life. It eases my soul, it’s music to my senses…..and when I need it most, it’s a light in the dark.

This pattern is written as a top down sock, (Knit Flat in the beginning,) with heel flap and gusset instructions. It is written for you to choose the number of stitches that you can use to make socks. I have calculated the stitch pattern for 48 (56, 60, 64, 68 and 72) stitches. If you are a beginner, & have not made socks before you can calculate the number of stitches you require. To do so knit a swatch in the round and measure how many stitches you are getting per inch width ways. Then multiply the number of stitches per inch by the circumference of your leg in inches.
You may prefer to go up a needle size or two (upto 3.5mm), when working the Japanese Lace only. Not for the rest of the Sock. The Instep & Sole are worked in the Round in St St Pattern using 2.5mm.

These socks may be the ones you will wear for a date night, or as a Christmas gift for someone special. You may like to knit them, keep them, or give them as a Christmas gift to someone.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine, 100 gms. 400 yards. 100% Superwash Wool. 1 ball.
Two 2.5mm fixed circular knitting needles & two 3.5mm straight needles. Needle size & gauge are only a suggestion. Please use whichever size needles & gauge which you prefer. I personally feel that it’s important to create socks you are comfortable wearing rather than trying to match my gauge.
Stitch Markers, & Tapestry Needle

Gauge: 36st & 48 Rows = 4 inches in Stockinette St in the Round using 2.5mm. (7” = 48sts, 7.5”= 56 sts, 8”=60sts, 8.5”=64sts, 9”=68sts, & 9.5”=72sts.) Please use whichever size needles you need to meet this gauge.

SIZE: 48, 56, 60, 64, 68 & 72 st Sock Sizes.
Foot Length: Adjustable according to personal preference.
Enjoy!!!