Gladdening Socks

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. It includes a second PDF accessible for knitters with low vision, following guidelines from Ravelry's Accessible Patterns group.

gladden (v) – to make happy or glad

In 2021, I’m focusing my pattern designs on things that make me happy or that I wish for my fellow knitters. 2020 was a hard year, and so I am doing my best to put into the world the good things I want to see. I hope that these lacy socks, with their easily-memorized repeat and soothing rhythm, are a gladdening presence in your life.

SIZES S, M, L

Finished sock dimensions: 7.5” (19 cm), 8.75” (22 cm), 10” (25.5 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn, 300-380 yds (274-348 m)

Sample shown knit in Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock, 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 400 yds/115 g

GAUGE
4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette

NEEDLES
One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

TOOLS
One stitch marker for beginning of round; optional additional markers between pattern repeats
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

Techniques: cables, increases, decreases, knitting in the round, Kitchener stitch grafting