Tidepool Sock Set by Kaori Katsurada / KAO

Tidepool Sock Set

Knitting
August 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette sts
US 1 - 2.25 mm
186 - 273 yards (170 - 250 m)
1 (2)
English Japanese
This pattern is available for €4.50.

A pair of summer lace socks inspired by the treasures found in seaside tidepools.
“Glass Float” features a retro mesh lace reminiscent of fishing floats, while “Conch Shell” has a delicate spiral lace like the curves of a seashell.
Light and breezy, perfect for barefoot days and salty air.

Notes
The pattern is worked cuff-down with heel flap.
Written for the magic loop method with circular needle.

Sizes
1 ( 2 )
Finished Measurements
Foot Circumference: 7.5 (8)” / 19 (20) cm.
Foot Length: Adjustable.
Leg Length: 0.75” / 2 cm (adjustable).

Recommended ease: 1.5” / 4 cm negative
ease on foot circumference and 0.5” / 1.5 cm
negative ease on foot length.

Yarn
Glass Float (Beige): MC: 1 skein of Lemon Sock by Lemon Jelly Pool, (44% Merino Wool, 22% Cotton, 22% Nylon, 11% Silk, 437 yds / 400m - 100g), Colorway ココナッツサブレ.
CC: 0.1 skein of FINGERING WEIGHT SOCK YARN by Little Lion Head Knits, (85% Merino Wool, 15% Nylon, 437 yds / 400m - 100g), Colorway Elfer Flower.

Conch Shell (Purple): 1 skein of Lemon Sock by Lemon Jelly Pool, (44% Merino Wool, 22% Cotton, 22% Nylon, 11% Silk, 437 yds / 400m - 100g), Colorway Sugar Sugar Violet.

Needles
US 1 / 2.25 mm Circular needle (32” / 80 cm )
Adjust the needle size as necessary to achieve the correct gauge.

Notions
2 stitch markers, Tapestry needle.

Gauge
32 sts × 44 rnds in stockinette s = 10 cm / 4”.
(after blocking)

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn