Piazza San Marco is one of the most iconic spots of Venice. The basilica frames the east end of the piazza. The façade is decorated with gold and blue, and the statues of San Marco and angels frame the roofs. The cupolas reflect the setting sun when the shadows grow longer. Take a chair in one of the caffetterias on the piazza, listen to the bells, and imagine the times of the Venetian empire.

These fingering weight socks are knit toe up with a short row heel. The San Marco lace that reflects the cupolas of the basilica, runs from the toe up through the leg. A stretchy BO gives the cuff a pleasant feeling.

Finished measurements
S (M, L) XL
Finished foot / leg circumference
17 (19.5, 22) 24.5 cm / 6.75 (7.75, 8.75) 9.75”
Leg / foot length adjustable.
The socks are intended to be worn with
0 – 2 cm / 0 – 0.75” negative ease.
Sample shown in size S.

Yarn requirements
LITLG Twist 80/20 sock (80 % Merino wool, 20 % nylon,
365 m / 100 g).
1 (1, 2) 2 skeins or 263 (347, 439) 522 m / 288 (379, 480) 571 yds of fingering weight yarn.
Shown in color Beachflower.
Please note that any changes made to the leg or foot length will affect the amount of yarn needed.

Gauge
32 sts x 48 rnds = 10 cm /4” with 2.25 mm (US 1) needles in stockinette st and San Marco lace in the round after blocking.

Needles
2.25 mm (US 1) – 100 cm / 40” circular needles, or as required to obtain gauge.

Notions
1 removable marker, 3 st markers, tapestry needle.
Optional: st markers for pattern repeats, sock blocker(s).

The pattern is both charted and written.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and it has been test knit.