Cyclamen
The Cyclamen Socks echo the beautiful organic shapes typical for the Art Nouveau movement. The lace panel running down the side of the leg and foot swirls around, creating a sense of movement and vibrancy.
The Cyclamen Socks are worked from the cuff down, with the left and right sock being mirrored. They feature a traditional heel flap and gusset.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm / 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)” – recommended to be worn with 2.5 cm / 1” of negative ease.
YARN
Fingering weight yarn
Sample used: Studio Solas, Natural Sock (70% Wool, 30% Tencel; 400 metres / 435 yards per 100 g)
290 (330, 370, 405, 440) metres / 315 (360, 405, 440, 480) yards
More or less yarn may be needed if changing the leg and/ or foot length. Foot length in sample shown is 24 cm / 9.5”. Sample shown is knit in colourway Dusty Pink. Laura wears a size 3 with 1.25 cm / 0.5” of negative ease.
NEEDLES
2 mm / US 0 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
This pattern uses the magic loop technique, which requires using a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles. For magic loop, the front of the leg and top of the foot are worked across the first needle (N1); the back of the leg, heel, and sole of the foot are worked across the second needle (N2).
GAUGE
32 sts x 48 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
16 sts x 16 rounds = 4.5 cm x 3.75 cm / 1.75” x 1.5” in each lace repeat
NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (sock blockers, optional)
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• German Twisted Cast-On
• Grafting
• Lace
• Reading charts (optional)
• Reading your knitting
• Short Rows
CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Laura Alden
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm / 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)”
• Leg length: 14 (14, 14, 14, 14) cm / 5.5 (5.5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5)”