LUNENBURG HARBOUR
LUNENBURG HARBOUR
Fiona Alice published her first knitting book, Take Heart: A Transatlantic Knitting Journey, with Pom Pom Press in 2015. Those patterns are now slowly becoming available as individual downloads for the first time.
The idea for these socks originated some time ago; they were the first piece Fiona designed for this collection, as well as her first ever foray into sock design. Fiona wanted to combine a delicate style with the natural fuzzy halo alpaca takes on when worn, allowing it to bloom. Slipped stitches adorn the toes and cuffs, creating a subtle geometric pattern, while the double trim of picots and lace add an air of elegance. These socks inspired the other pieces in this book, and geometric motifs became a recurring theme throughout the collection.
This product listing is for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
Sizes: 1 (2)
To fit foot circumference: 20 (23) cm / 8 (9)” – to be worn with approximately 2.5 cm / 1” negative ease
Finished leg length: 15 (16.5) cm / 6 (6½)”
Yarn:
A: Toft Alpaca Fine Sock (4ply/Fingering weight; 80% British alpaca, 20% nylon; 230 m / 252 yds per 50 g skein)
Shade: Steel; 2 (2) skeins
B: Toft Alpaca Silk Extra Fine (4ply/Fingering weight; 80% British alpaca, 20% silk; 230 m / 252 yds per 50 g skein)
Shade: Cream; 1 (1) skein
Gauge: 36 sts & 42 rows = 10 cm / 4” over reverse stocking stitch on 2 mm needles after blocking
Needles: 2 mm / US 0 DPNs or circular needle, 80 cm / 32” length for magic loop
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: Stitch marker, smooth contrasting waste yarn in a similar weight, T-pins (optional), tapestry needle
Notes: These socks are worked from the toe up with an afterthought heel. An afterthought heel is easy to replace if it eventually requires darning. Fine wool and nylon thread can be held double during the toes and heels for durability if desired.
This download contains two versions of the pattern, one for print and one that is mobile friendly.
Photography by Juju Vail for Pom Pom Press.
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Patterns are for individual use only. All items made from this pattern should be only for personal non‐commercial use. Please do not distribute or sell electronic or physical copies of this pattern or items made from it.
