Lace Ballets by Amy LaRoux

Lace Ballets

Knitting
May 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
150 yards (137 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available from etsy.me for $5.00.

Cute, comfortable, and practical for the dancer, yoga enthusiast, or if you’re getting a winter pedicure. These versatile open-toed socks with a heelless design can be worn to the ballet studio to keep your ankles warm, with flip flops to the market on a chilly spring morning, or over socks in the winter with your favorite pair of boots, showing off the beautiful lacy cuffs. You will find so many uses for these leg warmer socks!

Finished Measurements:
11” in total length, measured from top to bottom hem, stretchy
4.5” wide at the top (circumference of 9” un-stretched), stretchy
3.25” wide at the foot (circumference of 6.5” un-stretched), very stretchy

Skill level: advanced beginner

Material List:
#4 worsted weight yarn, approx. 150 yards (preferably a sturdy, machine washable yarn)
32” circular needles, US size 8 (for magic loop method) OR
9-12” circular needles, US size 8 OR
5 DPNs, US size 8
One stitch marker to mark the end of round
Darning needle