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Happy holidays!

When it’s snowy and cold outside, my thoughts turn to things I can look forward to beyond the bustle of December … hopeful signs of post-winter, like delicate snowdrops peaking out of the ground. It’s reassuring to know that nature’s freeze, though beautiful in its own right, is temporary.

This swirling lace pattern is “dreamy” to the touch, feel and look … I think of it as soul (sole?) food for the feet… until spring finally makes its way back to my northern city!

The Dreamy Snowdrops sock is knit in 80/20 fingering sock yarn. I’ve chosen an icy, “sea-glass” blue, hand-painted by Lichen and Lace. It’s worked top-down, with tubular cast-on for a stretchy yet snug fit. Other techniques include German short-row heel shaping and Kitchener stitch grafting at the toe. Online tutorials are suggested for knitters who need guidance with these techniques. Knitting chart and written instructions provided.

SIZE
Women’s Medium-Large
(one size only due to large pattern repeat - larger and smaller sizing options are possible with a different yarn weight and/or by going up or down a needle size.)

MATERIALS

Yarn: 80/20 Sock, by Lichen and Lace
(80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 100 gm/3.53 oz, 334 meters/365 yds) - col. beach glass (hand dyed)

Amount required: 1 skein – approx. 270 m/290 yds

NEEDLES
set of 5 dpns - 2.25 mm (US 1.0)
set of 5 dpns - 2.75 mm (US 2.0) or magic loop circular needle

NOTIONS
tapestry needle
stitch markers (or spare yarn)

GAUGE (after blocking)
28 sts and 39 rows to 10 cm/4 in measured over st st, worked in the round using 2.75 mm (US 2.0) needle.
For best results, test your knitting gauge before starting and adjust your needle size accordingly.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• tubular cast-on
• joining and working in the round
• reading a lace chart
• heel shaping using German short rows
• Kitchener stitch grafting

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate