Kite Tails Socks

The Kite Tails Socks is discounted to $3.00 until end of day, June 15, 2025.



I loved visiting my grandparents on their farm! As a child, one of my favorite things to do was to fly kites in the back field on a light breezy day. My sister and I would assemble our kites and together, run through the field, letting out the kite strings to fly those kites. The cabled lace motif of the Kite Tails Socks reminds me of the kite tails fluttering in the wind.

Sizes

1 (2, 3)

Finished Measurements

Foot/Leg Circumference: 7 (8, 9)"/18 (20, 23) cm

Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable

Recommended ease: 0.5–1"/1.5–2.5 cm of negative ease

Materials

Approximately 300 (350, 400) yds/274 (320, 366) m of fingering weight yarn

I used Gusto Wool Core (80% merino wool, 20% nylon; 100g [3.53 oz]/435yds [400 m]); color: 1050, 1 (1, 1) skein

US 1.5/2.5 mm double-pointed needles, or two circular needles for two circulars technique, or 32"/80 cm or longer circular needle if using the Magic Loop method.

Removable marker

Tape measure or ruler

Yarn needle

Gauge

32 sts and 48 rnds = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch in round, blocked