These cosy socks were inspired by heirlooms passed down in Izabela’s family for generations - crystal vases. Crystal is more delicate than glass and is cut to create intricate designs on the surface. The lines intertwining in very geometrical, sharp patterns that are characteristic for certain types of crystal vases are reflected in these beautiful socks.

The Crystal socks are worked cuff-down, with a unique heel flap and gusset construction and an intricate twisted stitch cable panel on the instep.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.75, 25) cm / 7.75 (8.5, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)” – recommended to be worn with no ease.

YARN
woollentwine Corriedale Sock (100% Corriedale wool; 400 metres / 438 yards per 100g)

255 (270, 280, 295, 315) metres / 280 (295, 305, 325, 345) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Oxalis. Hanna Lisa wears a size 2 with 1.75 / 0.75” of negative ease.

NEEDLES
2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique.

GAUGE
32 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
36 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in cable motif, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Sock blockers
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.75, 25) cm / 7.75 (8.5, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)”
• Leg length: 11 cm / 4.25’’ (customisable)

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Hanna Lisa Haferkamp
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Crystal is one of the 11 wearable, long-lasting patterns featured in Issue 10 - Heirloom - of Making Stories Magazine.

Issue 10 is available through our webshop in print and digital as well as in a subscription, through our Ravelry store as a digital version and our stockists.

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