Figure/Ground Socks
by Ellen Wixted
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Figure/Ground Socks
by Ellen Wixted
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These socks grew out of time spent looking at tile patterns and knitting charts. I liked many of the horizontal band designs, but I like vertically oriented patterns. And I liked the idea of playing vertical panels off one another: a strong pattern against an all-over one, a light field against a dark one. These figure/ground socks, with their slightly medieval or perhaps Arabic-inspired feel, are the result.
Use any machine-washable fingering yarn you like, change the heel flap and toe to be solid… Have fun!
About this pattern
About this yarn
by Blue Moon Fiber Arts
Fingering
100% Merino
405 yards
/
146
grams
42812 projects
stashed
56824 times
rating
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5453 votes
About this yarn
by Regia
Fingering
65% Merino, 25% Nylon, 10% Angora
219 yards
/
50
grams
2637 projects
stashed
1741 times
rating
of
4.6
from
506 votes
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