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About this Design
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972) was a Dutch graphic artist inspired by mathematics. His work features mathematical objects and operations, including impossible objects, explorations of infinity, reflection, symmetry, perspective, truncated and stellated polyhedra, hyperbolic geometry, and tessellations. Early in his career, he drew inspiration from nature and studies of insects, landscapes, and plants, all of which he used as details in his artworks.

I have always been fascinated by M.C. Escher’s tessellations, particularly those that incorporate motifs from the plant world. This fascination inspired me to name my socks “Escher’s Blooms.” The floral lace pattern I selected for these socks is created using directional decreases combined with yarn overs and the occasional cable, all interspersed with sections of regular stocking and reverse stocking stitch. The resulting design is visually intriguing, with each four-petal flower borrowing elements from the other flowers to form its shape. The interlocking petals also create a beautiful geometric tessellation.

I have incorporated vertical symmetry into the socks by adding a decorative ribbing column that runs up the sides and flows seamlessly into the cuff. Additionally, the heel flap features a rib stitch that matches both the cuff and the decorative elements on the side seams. And of course, like many of my sock patterns, this one is toe-up with a German short-row heel and a nice deep gusset and heel flap.

Size
To fit foot circumference:

• Medium 18 cms/8 ins
• Large 20 cms/9 ins
• Extra Large 23 cms/10 ins

Sadly, there is no small size. I couldn’t get the maths to work with this wide stitch pattern.

Gauge
34 stitches x 48 rows over 10 centimetres (4 inches) in stocking (stockinette) stitch, knitted in the round using 2.25 mm (US size 1, UK size 13) needles.

Yarn
420 metres/460 yards of 4-ply/fingering weight sock yarn (approx. 100g).

The stitch pattern in these socks will be beautifully showcased if you select a solid, semi-solid or tonal semi-solid yarn. The large-size sample socks shown in the photos were knitted in Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash in Shade 83.0184 (Hot Pink) and Regia Sock Yarn, shade 06629 (Ocean).

Needles
A pair of 2.25 mm (US size 1, UK size 13) 61 cm/24 in circular needles. Optional 2.5 mm (US size 1.5, UK size 12) circular needles for the cuff.

Notions
Cable needle or removable stitch marker (optional).
Tapestry/darning needle.
Tape measure.
Blocking materials (optional).

The Pattern
This pattern includes written and charted instructions as well as links to video tutorials (produced by other people) for most of the techniques used in the design.

Please note that the price of this design includes 10% Australian Goods and Services Tax.

Technical Editing by Emily – AdoredKnits (adoredknits@gmail.com).

Questions?
Please send all questions to capitalKNITS@icloud.com.