Use 100% mercerized cotton for this pattern that knits up on US 5-7 (3.75mm) needle, yielding 5.25-6 stitches per Inch (approximately 110m/50g per ball): 4 balls in White (or your favorite summer color). Suggested yarns are SAMOA by Zitron, ELBA by Aurora Yarns, or MANDARIN Classic by SandnesGarn. Any of these yarns will give a nice sheen to your lace socks. The pattern includes step by step instructions and all the lace charts.