Step into the elegance of Rivendell with these richly ornamented socks, where every stitch tells a story of beauty and complexity. The pattern combines flowing leaves, intertwining cables, sculpted bobbles, and textured details that captivate the eye. Rivendell Socks are perfect for knitters who delight in intricate challenges and the reward of a truly breathtaking finished piece.

The pattern includes charts, written instructions, and video tutorials for some of the stitches.

Level: Advanced.

Sizes:

• Foot circumference 17 (19) cm / 6.75 (7.5)”;
• Cuff length 12 (14) cm / 4.75 (5.5)”;
• Foot length is adjustable.

Construction: The socks are worked in the round from cuff to toe with French heel.

Yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cashmere (70% Wool, 25% Polyamide, 5% Cashmere; 210 m (230 yds)/50 g (1.8 oz)), colour 60 Light Turquoise, 68 (85) g / 286 (357) m / 313 (390) yds.

Needles: 2.5 mm (US size 2) in your favourite style for knitting socks (short circular needles, long circular needles for magic loop or double pointed needles). Adjust the needle size to obtain gauge below.

Hooks: 2 mm (US size B/1) crochet hook for making bobbles.

Notions: stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 34 sts and 44 rows to 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Techniques used: casting on stitches, knitting, purling, increases, decreases, knitting through back loop, bobbles (video included), lifted knots (video included), wrapped knots (video included), cables, working in the round, working flat, grafting.