Why syringa vulgaris? It’s my mum’s botanical influence… it means lilac in Latin. Read more in the about section why lilac is so memorable for me…

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ABOUT
Let me take you on a journey… We are going to travel back to my childhood, when my grandma was still around. 
I have spend a lot of time with her, sitting on the windowsill watching the world go by. After the winter finished 
and the snow melted away, the spring flowers would come up and brighten the days. I have a rather vague picture 
of them now… it’s a long time ago, but I still remember the smell. Right outside of the window where grandma sat, there was a huge shrub of lilac, the scent was especially strong in the evenings. I wish I could transfer it to a pattern…

Instead I can only show you the colours, the beautiful shades of purple with a touch of pink. The twisted stitches running up the sock remind me of the little lilac buds, which transform into the fragrant flowers.

It’s a simple toe up sock pattern with added interest of mock cables, no cable needle necessary. Use contrasting or coordinating colour for toes, heels and cuffs to make it a more exciting knit.

YARN
Fingering weight; 75% wool, 25% nylon or your preferred sock wool blend
Main colour 50-70g
Contrasting colour 20g

NEEDLES
2.25-2.5 mm / US 1-1.5 double pointed needles or your favourite sock knitting needles

NOTIONS
stitch markers (optional)

scissors

measuring tape
darning needle

GAUGE
8.5 stitches per 2.5 cm /1” in stockinette stitch in the round

SIZES
S small 56 stitches
M medium 60 stitches
L large 64 stitches
adjustable foot and leg length

HEEL
The heel pattern - fish lips kiss heel needs to be purchased separately on Ravelry (1$).
You can use any short row heel, afterthought heel or even heel flap (instructions not included in the pattern).

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