I developed this lace sequence pattern for a basic sock ankle and cuff because I wanted something unique and original instead of a plain stockinette ankle and cuff.

I was taking a basic toe up sock making class and we had already completed the foot and heel of a basic plain stockinette sock. Thus I needed a stitch pattern I could use from that point upward. I was using a delicately shaded striped yarn - the watercolors from Periwinkle Sheep in grey/lavender. Thus I wanted a stitch pattern that would flatter this lovely yarn and go well with its light and delicate horizontal stripe. I experimented with a few variations and came up with this 5 row sequence.

It looks really nice and many people have been asking me for the pattern - so here it is!

Also, I love the name Periwinkle Sheep. Some research yielded that Periwinkle is actually the name of a real sheep thus I decided to name the sock cuff and ankle lace pattern after him. After all his fleece inspired this pattern!

I used the yarn listed but this pattern should work with any sock yarn for socks and as lace with any other type of yarn. Give it a try in other yarn weights for other projects such a gloves and mitten cuffs, sweater cuffs, etc.

This is a relatively easy lace sequence to execute and It really dresses up a basic sock. I think it would look nice on wristers, mitts, sweater cuffs and dancer’s leg warmers as well so I encourage you to experiment with it.

The lace sequence is a 5 row repeat and instructions include how to incorporate this lace into your basic sock pattern for the ankle and cuff sections of the sock resulting in a much more difficult and decorative looking sock than plain stockinette. I think this lace results in a very feminine looking sock and it is not much more difficult to execute than a plain stockinette cuff. It is definitely more fun to knit!

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