The Poison Pen socks are named for the novel The Moving Finger, in which siblings Jerry and Joanna Burton move to the quaint village of Lymstock, where a devilish villain is harassing the townspeople with heinous letters. Jerry, with the help of Megan Hunter and Miss Marple herself, resolves to take the case! These lacy and textured socks, made with a lovely blue wool, would be perfect for a day of sleuthing, and were inspired by Megan’s transformation from aimless dejection to heroic bravery.

They are knit cuff down, in the round, with an eye of partridge heel flap, and a classic wedge toe. The lace is only knit on the top of the sock, making these extra warm, but with plenty of feminine flair.

Yarn
Quince and Co. Finch, 2 skeins in the “Bird’s Egg” colorway

Needles
2.25mm/US 1 needles or whatever size needed to get gauge
Either a long circular needle for magic loop, a set of double pointed needles, or an small circumference circular needle will work with this pattern.

Gauge
8 stitches x 12 rows = 1in or 2.5cm

Sizes
Size is based on circumference, not length.To stay on your foot, socks need negative ease. Pick a size about 1 inch or 2.5cm less than the circumference of your ankle/foot. The length is adjustable.
S: 7in or 18cm
M: 8in or 20cm
L: 9in or 23cm

Notions

1. Stitch markers
2. Darning/Tapestry needle

Skill Level
Advanced beginner or Intermediate

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