FOR WONDERFULLY soft yet durable socks, we love the special sock yarn produced by UK Alpaca, which is a blend of superfine British alpaca and nylon. It’s available in a choice of bright solid colours and two hand-dyed options, and Bronagh Miskelly has used the Hot Pink shade for these summery socks. Her design features an elegant zigzag lace stitch on the leg and the top of the foot, and she has worked the heel flap using Eye of Partridge stitch for extra strength and cushioning.