Fountain of Life

$8.50

Step into the world of elegance with Fountain of Life, an enchanting sock pattern that boasts intricate details to capture your imagination. Highlighting its allure is a mesmerizing lace motif adorning the front of the sock, infusing every stitch with an air of sophistication and grace. Allow this pattern to guide you on a journey of creativity and craft, as you bring to life a wearable masterpiece that’s as captivating as it is intricate.

Worked in the round, Fountain of Life contains both cuff-down and toe-up written directions and a chart for the pattern stitch. The pattern has instructions for a peasant heel (afterthought heel using scrap yarn), but you may substitute whatever heel you enjoy using (links included for alternatives).

The pattern is written for the magic loop method for knitting socks; however, the design could be worked on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead should you prefer (ensure you denote your instep stitches with extra markers โ€“ so you donโ€™t miss the placement of the heel or toe shaping).

Skill Level

Intermediate

 

Finished Measurements

(Measured around the ball of the foot.)ย 

7.5 [8, 8.5, 9]โ€ / 19 [20.5, 21.5, 23] cm circumference โ€” choose a size that will give you 1-1.5โ€ / 2.5-4 cm of negative ease. The finished measurements do not factor in negative ease, these are the actual measurements for the finished item.

 

Notions

Tapestry needle, scrap yarn, stitch markers

 

Suggested Needles

US1 (2.25 mm) 40โ€ (100 cm) circular needles, or size required to get gauge

 

Yarn Requirements

300-500 yds / 274-458 m fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)

 

Sample Yarn for Fountain of Life

Lofty Loops โ€“ Lofty Sock
80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon
400 yds (365 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Impromptu
https://loftyloopsyarns.com/

 

Gauge

32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4โ€ / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for your finished socks.


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