These lace socks were inspired by and created especially for First Quarter Sock Club: Cervalces by Yarnaceous Fibers. To me, the club colorway evokes birch trees in late winter. I designed the motifs to be representative of peeling curls of birch bark and the swelling buds that promise a lush summer canopy.

The sock is knit toe up, beginning with a Turkish cast on.
Line-by-line directions for the shadow wrap short row heel are included for each size, making this pattern accessible to beginner sock knitters and more advanced ones who wish to try a new technique. The magic loop method of small circumference knitting is referenced throughout the pattern, but knitters who wish to use DPNs to knit the socks should have no trouble doing so.

Take note: The socks are mirrored, both in the lace patterning and the colors, so read carefully!

Techniques Used:
Turkish cast on
Small circumference knitting in the round with magic loop
Short row heel with shadow wraps
KFB and YO increases
CDD, SSK and K2tog decreases
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bindoff

Finished Measurements:
Gauge: 32 sts and 49 rounds equals 4” (10 cm) in stockinette in the round
Sizing: Adult S (M, L) to fit 8 (9, 10)” / 20 (22.5, 25) cm foot circumference with 1” / 2.5 cm negative ease. Suggested (actual) foot length is 8 (9, 10)” / 20 (22.5, 25) cm. Suggested leg length is 8.5” / 21 cm for all sizes.
Leg and foot length are adjustable with instructions provided to customize fit.

Materials Needed:
Yarn: Yarnaceous Fibers Sock Set in Salta Fingering (full skein plus two 20 g mini skeins, 85% superwash merino, 15% nylon)
Needles:
Size 1 US/ 2.25 mm 32” (81 cm) circular needle (or size needed to achieve gauge)
Notions:
Locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit. If you find a mistake, need pattern support, or are interested in private knitting lessons/tutoring please write to info@theknittingtutor.net.

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