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The Lucina socks are named for the Duke of Burgundy butterfly – Hamearis Lucina. Curves and smooth lines are synonymous with nature but I was looking at inspiration that was more geometric. Many butterflies display checkerboard-like patterns across their wings, and the Duke of Burgundy is a beautiful example. Its intricate markings inspired the design of the Lucina socks, combining textured stitches, garter stripes, and soothing stretches of stocking stitch.

PATTERN DETAILS

Recommended Yarn
4 ply/fingering weight yarn in a composition suitable for socks

Yarn Used
Biffsugar Yarns (100g; 365m [400yds]; 80% merino wool,
10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 4ply/fingering) colourway: Waterlily
270 [310, 340, 420]m
295 [339, 372, 460]yds

Size
1 [2, 3, 4]
To fit = 18 [20.5, 23, 25.5]cm / 7 [8, 9, 10]” foot circumference.
Finished dimensions = 15 [17, 20.5, 23]cm /
6 [7, 8¼, 9]” circumference at foot.

Gauge
36 stitches by 50 rounds = 10cm [4”] in stocking stitch.
Check your gauge.

Needles & Accessories
2.25 mm [US Size 1] needles for working in the round; either DPNs, long circular needle or preferred method for circular knitting; or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker x 3
Darning needle

Techniques Used in the Pattern:

• Knit
• Purl
• Decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog, ssp)
• Increases (m1a)
• Slipped stitches
• Picking up stitches
• Kitchener Stitch (video tutorial provided)

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.