Merino Lace Socks

I've finally finished a pair of socks! This time it's the Merino Lace Socks.


They were a lot of fun to knit up. The pattern is very elegant. It's easy enough to memorize, and difficult enough to be interesting.

I did make one "change" from the pattern. In the Favorite Socks book, the purl stitches are not included on the foot lace chart. This is actually an error (the chart was different in the original magazine pattern), and I continued the purl stitches down the foot to continue the established look.

There are more pictures and details on my blog entry here.

I'm adapting the merino lace pattern for a pair of Tofutsies ankle socks. I wanted them to be short enough to wear with my Crocs. I cast on 60 st. and I'm basically using the 30 stitch heel pattern for both the heel and instep. (And no, that's not my hairy leg! See my blog for a photo of the bear who's doing the modeling!) Trish bigknitterlittleknitter.blogspot.com

merino lace heel

Last fall I made a pair of Merino Lace Socks. LOVE them. I have also made a pair for my oldest daughter. This weekend I had to darn the heels. They have been worn for a only a few months but the heels are wearing through the lace pattern. If you are a clog wearer, no problem, if not, watch out. I love the pattern, and will make the sock again. Next time I will go with a more traditional heel.