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JULAPIUM SOCKS
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Did you know that the origins of a popular summer cocktail trace back to the ancient gardens of 
Persia? A rosewater elixir called Julab made its way into medieval Europe, where it was Latinised 
to Julapium. Over the centuries, the concoction evolved to include regional floral and herbal infusions, 
such as the French colonial variant known as the Mint Julep. 



But what of the original Julapium? It was likely a golden colour. Rose petals pressed to a syrupy liquid, flavoured with essence of peach and almond, and topped with cardamon and turmeric spices …Taken for medicinal purposes, a-stumble through garden mazes on balmy days.



With their elegant lace motif resembling stylised rose trellises, the Julapium Socks are an ode to a 
gauzy dreamscape - half-memory, half-fantasy - of long Summer evenings spent in fragrant gardens, with one’s favourite ancient elixir in hand.


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MATERIALS & INFORMATION 


Gauge
36 sts x 42 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4”

in stockinette

Needles

circular needles

2mm in diameter or as needed to meet gauge



Yarn 

suitable for fingering-weight sock yarn
(400-420m/ 425-450y per 100g/ 3.5oz)

project requires a single 100g skein 


Notions

removable stitch markers; measuring tape; tapestry needle



Special Techniques

basic lace; integrated heel method; Kitchener’s stitch

optional: Magic Loop



Lacework
The lacework in this pattern is simple and suitable for adventurous novice lace knitters. Alternating panels of open lacework with inverse-stockinette creates what is effectively a widely ribbed fabric - holding the socks up firmly despite the all-over lace motif.

Construction
Cuff-down, with Integrated Heel

Size 1 (2, 3, 4)

suitable for Child (Adult Narrow, Adult Standard, Adult Wide)
unstretched sock measures approximately
15cm/ 6” (17cm/ 6.75”, 20cm/ 8”, 22cm/ 8.75”)

in foot/ leg circumference


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OPTIONS

Pattern provides options for:
. full lace sock as shown,
. full lace sock with stockinette heel, or
. stockinette sock with 2 vertical lace panels

Note that in fact there are 2 separate patterns included here, as the full lace and lace panel versions require different stitch counts. You can make both versions of the design for two quite different looks based on the same motif.

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THE INTEGRATED HEEL METHOD
This pattern features the Integrated Heel method of construction, which looks similar to the traditional heel flap ad gusset, but is worked mainly in the round. The Juniveer Sock pattern instructions are sufficient to work the Integrated Heel if you are new to this method.

However, if you are interested in a more in-depth guide to the Integrated Heel, a ‘vanilla sock’ pattern introducing this method is available here:

Basic Sock with Integrated Heel

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The Julapium Socks are part of the Lazy Lacy Summer Sock Club

Thank you and enjoy!