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We're here to help you stitch sustainability into every aspect of your making.
With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
The Cyclamen Socks echo the beautiful organic shapes typical for the Art Nouveau movement. The lace panel running down the side of the leg and foot swirls around, creating a sense of movement and vibrancy.
The Cyclamen Socks are worked from the cuff down, with the left and right sock being mirrored. They feature a traditional heel flap and gusset.
Makenzie Alvarez
Studio Solas Natural Sock
This pattern is available in Making Stories Magazine Issue 12, Art Nouveau.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm / 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)” – recommended to be worn with 2.5 cm / 1” of negative ease.
YARN
Studio Solas, Natural Sock (70% Wool, 30% Tencel; 400 metres / 435 yards per 100 g)
290 (330, 370, 405, 440) metres / 315 (360, 405, 440, 480) yards
More or less yarn may be needed if changing the leg and/ or foot length. Foot length in sample shown is 24 cm / 9.5”. Sample shown is knit in colourway Dusty Pink. Laura wears a size 3 with 1.25 cm / 0.5" of negative ease.
NEEDLES
2 mm / US 0 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
This pattern uses the magic loop technique, which requires using a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles. For magic loop, the front of the leg and top of the foot are worked across the first needle (N1); the back of the leg, heel, and sole of the foot are worked across the second needle (N2).
GAUGE
32 sts x 48 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
16 sts x 16 rounds = 4.5 cm x 3.75 cm / 1.75” x 1.5” in each lace repeat
NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (sock blockers, optional)
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• German Twisted Cast-On
• Grafting
• Lace
• Reading charts (optional)
• Reading your knitting
• Short Rows
CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Laura Alden
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Foot circumference: 17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm / 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)”
• Leg length: 14 (14, 14, 14, 14) cm / 5.5 (5.5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5)”
Patricia's Cyclamen Socks in size 4, knit in Gusto Wool Echoes
Carol's Cyclamen Socks in size 3, knit in Black Elephant Sock, colorway Overture
Inês' Cyclamen Socks, knit in Hobbii Silly Socks Disco, colorway Neon Orange Pink
When a natural dyer spends more than two years testing and trialling different custom spins to arrive at the perfect plastic-free, non-superwash sock yarn, you know it's going to be good!
This is the story of Ovis, woollentwine's custom-spun 50% Cheviot, 50% Jacobs sock yarn. It's good - so, so good. The fiber composition and high twist ensure that your socks are going to last a really long time, absolutely no nylon needed.
Plus: The undyed shades ecru and grey provide the perfect backdrop for woollentwine's fabulous natural dyeing skills. Go for one of her signature muted shades, or venture out into the world with bright poppy-red socks!
If you are looking for pattern inspiration, Jule has put together a whole pattern bundle on Ravelry with suitable designs. Ovis also works wonderfully with woollentwine's Cloud, her cruelty-free silk mohair yarn.
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