St Nectan's Glen Lace Socks

These socks were inspired by a sacred woodland valley in North Cornwall, featuring natural rock formations and waterfalls. They begin at the toe using Judy’s Magic Cast on, working lifted increases to get to the foot circumference. The foot is worked straight to the desired length, then the sole stitches are increased for the gusset. The heel turn is shaped using short rows and increases which are then decreased when you begin the slip-stitch heel. An 8-row repeat lace panel travels up the front of the sock to represent the waterfall.

MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Foot Circumference

17 (19, 21) (23, 24.5)cm

7 (7 1/2, 8 1/4) (9, 9 3/4)in 

Actual Foot Circumference 

15 (16.5, 18.5) (20.5, 22)cm

6 (6 1/2, 7 1/4) (8, 8 3/4)in 

Actual Leg Circumference

15 (16.5, 18.5) (20.5, 22)cm

6 (6 1/2, 7 1/4) (8, 8 3/4)in 

Actual length - Cuff to bottom of Heel (adjustable)

21 (21.5, 22) (23, 23)cm

81/4 (81/2, 83/4) (91/4, 91/4)in 

YARN

Birdstreet Yarn 4ply Tonal (4ply/Fingering weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 425m/464yds per 100g skein)

Approx. 247 (285, 332) (387, 430)m

271 (312, 364) (424, 471)yds, 

58 (67, 78) (91, 101)g

Sample worked in Pine

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

A set of 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double pointed needles or circular needles, 60cm (32in) long if using Magic Loop method 

3 stitch markers 

TENSION

36 sts and 47 rounds to 10cm / 4in over Charts and st st using 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) needles.