Sweet Alyssum Socks by Kara Shallenberg

Sweet Alyssum Socks

Knitting
March 2009
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
6.5 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 0 - 2.0 mm
ladies' medium
English
This pattern is available for free.

I designed these socks to enter in our county fair this summer. The eyelet pattern reminds me of the Sweet Alyssum flowers that grew in our yard when I was a kid.

You’ll need two balls of Risata in contrasting colors. A purple and white colorway will be more botanically accurate! Be careful not to pull the yarn taught while knitting, or you’ll lose its nice stretch.