Meringue Socks
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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.
Meringues always intimidated me, but one day, Pinterest tutorials gave me the courage to try. After popping some egg whites into the stand mixer, I stared in awe as they began to stiffen and peaks formed. It was magic, and I had done it.
These socks came together in a similar way, and so I knew I needed to name them after my favorite magical treat. I wasn’t at all sure how the stitch pattern would work out, but I went crashing along and hoped for the best. When I saw how beautifully the stretched stitches stacked on top of each other after a few repeats, I felt a little of that same thrill.
SIZES
S, M, L
Finished sock dimensions: 7.5” (19.1 cm), 8.75” (22.2 cm), 10” (25.4 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, 300-400 yards (274-366 m) (main color), 65-80 yards (59-73 m) (contrast color)
Suggested yarn: Lay Family Yarn Sock Set, 400 yds (365m) main color, 93 yds (85m) contrast color
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
Two pieces of waste yarn for afterthought heels
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
Techniques: increases, decreases, knitting in the round, afterthought heel
Meringues always intimidated me, but one day, Pinterest tutorials gave me the courage to try. After popping some egg whites into the stand mixer, I stared in awe as they began to stiffen and peaks formed. It was magic, and I had done it.
These socks came together in a similar way, and so I knew I needed to name them after my favorite magical treat. I wasn’t at all sure how the stitch pattern would work out, but I went crashing along and hoped for the best. When I saw how beautifully the stretched stitches stacked on top of each other after a few repeats, I felt a little of that same thrill.
SIZES
S, M, L
Finished sock dimensions: 7.5” (19.1 cm), 8.75” (22.2 cm), 10” (25.4 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, 300-400 yards (274-366 m) (main color), 65-80 yards (59-73 m) (contrast color)
Suggested yarn: Lay Family Yarn Sock Set, 400 yds (365m) main color, 93 yds (85m) contrast color
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
Two pieces of waste yarn for afterthought heels
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
Techniques: increases, decreases, knitting in the round, afterthought heel
