I wanted these socks to reflect Isolde’s role both at home in Ireland and at her new home in Cornwall when she marries King Mark. I wanted to create a pattern that was refined and reflective of her role as a Queen.

Note: these can also be knit as knee-highs.

Materials:

The March Hare Fingering Superwash Merino 75%
superwash wool, 25% nylon; 455yd/416m per 100g skein;
18 WPI, color: Isolde; 1 skein for calf length and 2 skeins
for knee length – any true fingering weight yarn can be
substituted.

Set of four US 2 2.75mm double pointed needles
Set of four US 1 2.25mm double pointed needles
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