This pattern was designed especially for the 2021 West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas socks, Vintage Tinsel. You can read the blog post about this pattern and the yarn here: Vintage Tinsel – WYS Christmas 2021 yarn
This pattern has a central lace panel to represent tinsel (oh, I had fun with this pattern! 🙂 ) bordered with twisted stitches. the pattern is repeated on the front and back of the leg, and then again down the foot. The pattern has both a chart and written instructions, and is written for four sizes. The heel flap is in knitted in heel stitch to give a comfy, cushioned heel.
As always, the pattern is based on my Basic 4ply Socks pattern so if you’re new to socks or need a refresher, you can use the Sockalong tutorials to help you.
Useful to know
Size
To fit ball of foot circumference 8 [8.5:9:9.5] inches ; 20 [22:23:24] cm
Yarn
1 x 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Vintage Tinsel
For WYS yarn stockists, click here.
Materials
2.5mm needles – short circular needle, DPNs (double pointed needles) or 80cm circular for magic loop
1 set DPNs size 3.0mm (optional for a looser cuff)
1 set DPNs size 2.5mm (not required for magic loop)
Stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers
Wool needle
Tension
30 sts to 10 cm (4 ins) in stocking stitch (worked in the round) on 2.5mm needles.
This pattern is for:
- Knitters who can confidently cast on, knit and purl.
- Knitters who are not afraid to try out a new lace stitch!
- People who want their decorative tinsel to be well-tamed and not get into unruly tangles …
This pattern is based on my Basic 4ply Socks pattern, which means that you can find photo and video help in the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials. You can find out more here:
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