WILD GRASS
WILD GRASS
The Wild Grass socks are inspired by the microscopic cross cuts of cells which are beautifully represented in the delicate, crescent-shaped lace motif. On the leg, the lace is complemented by tiny bobbles, evoking seed pods!
The Wild Grass socks are worked from the toe up. The motif is mirrored, with different charts for the left and right foot. The bobbles on the upper part of the leg are created with a crochet hook. The final leg length will vary slightly depending on the desired length of the foot. The socks are finished off with a cuff of twisted ribbing.
This pattern was originally published in Making Stories Magazine, Issue 5: Inside Nature, March 2021. For more information on Wild Glass, visit the blog post, “Making Stories in Bloom with Issue 5: Inside Nature”.
This product listing if for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished foot circumference: 17.25 (18.5, 19.5, 20.75, 21.75) cm / 6.75 (7.25, 7.75, 8.25, 8.5)” - recommended to be worn with 3 cm / 1.25” of negative ease.
Finished Measurements
Foot circumference: 17.25 (18.5, 19.5, 20.75, 21.75) cm / 6.75 (7.25, 7.75, 8.25, 8.5)”
Leg length: will vary, sample shown with 18.25 cm / 7.25” leg length
Yarn
Triskelion Yarn Mama Qucha Sock (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 400 metres / 437 yards per 100 g)
280 (295, 315, 330, 345) metres / 306 (323, 344, 361, 377) yards
Yarn estimations are based on the foot length being 22 cm / 8.75” with a leg length of 18.25 cm / 7.25”, like the sample shown. More or less yarn will be required if changing the foot length.
Sample shown is knit in colourway Kelp. Charifa wears a size 3 with 0.75 cm / 0.25” of negative ease.
Needles
2.25 mm / US 1 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. The top of the foot is worked across the first needle and the sole of the foot is worked across the second needle. However, dpns can be used instead: work instructions for first needle across 1st and 2nd dpns; for second needle work across 3rd and 4th dpns.
Gauge
34 sts x 49 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
40 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in lace pattern without bobbles, after blocking)
Notions
Blocking tools; blocking mats, t-pins, sock blockers (optional)
Crochet hook, 2.25 mm / US B1
Darning needle
Removable stitch markers (optional)
Tape measure
Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
Model: Charifa Radji
Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano
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