Sprinkler Days Socks
The Sprinkler Days Socks are an ode to Summer: a playful, lace shortie sock, just right for when your toes are a little chilly at night. The lace motif is a broken diagonal, inspired by the sight of water shooting from sprinklers.
Sample shown in Playful Day Yarns, 80/20 SW Merino/Nylon Twist Sock yarn. 400 yds/100 g.
Colorways: Orange Flame (MC) and Apricot Frost (CC).
Sizes
1: 56 Stitches - 8”-9” foot circumference
2: 64 Stitches - 9”-10” foot circumference
3: 72 Stitches - 10”-11” foot circumference
Gauge
US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 8-9 stitches per inch in stockinette.
Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1.
Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.
Yarn
You’ll need one (1) 100 g skein of fingering weight yarn.
Techniques
Knit stitches
Purl stitches
Carrying yarn to create stripes
Lace
Invisible grafting (aka. Kitchener stitch)
