Alizarin Socks

Alizarin Socks are a sweet, pointelle inspired knit with two options at the center of the sock. Choose from pretty eyelets to lean into a delicate aesthetic or a work a clean and minimal stockinette rib. These socks are knit from the cuff down with a traditional heel flap and gusset in fingering weight yarn. There are four sizes, and the rib-based pattern is quite stretchy and allows for a contoured feel.

This pattern assumes knowledge of working in the round and basic sock construction. There are two stitch pattern options; both are provided in charted and fully written format. Video tutorial is provided for the faux 1x1 cable twists.

Suggested Yarn: Fingering/light fingering weight yarn that knits to gauge, shown in the following -

Red: Destination Yarn Postcard Sock, pattern variation A

Cream: Knotty Pine Fiber Co. Bighorn Sock, pattern variation B

Sizes: XS (S, M, L) to fit lower leg circumference up to 11¾ (12½, 13¼, 14)” / 30 (32, 33.5, 35.5) cm

Yarn Requirements: 320 (340, 360, 385) yds / 293 (311, 329, 352) m

Gauge: 36 sts and 50 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern Variation A/B, unstretched

Please note that these are rib-based stitch patterns with significant stretch (~75% to the “fits up to” measurements)

Stockinette Gauge: 32 sts and 48 rows = 4” / 10 cm

Needles: US Size 1 / 2.25 mm

Other Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle