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Why use only lace or fingering weight yarns for lace patterns?
In my opinion, lace patterns look even better when worked with thicker yarns, for example in DK weight.
Yvonne is one outcome of my explorations with thicker yarn and lace pattern combinations.
These airy socks are knitted from the cuff down to the toe and suitable for warmer weather.

Sizing information
1 (2, 3)

or to fit a circumference measurement at the ball of the foot of 18.5 (23.5, 29.25) cm / 7.5 (9.5, 11.75)”.

or to fit the following foot lengths (adjustable) (measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe): 19.75 (24.75, 30.5) cm / 8 (10, 12.25)”.

Finished leg circumference
16 (21.25, 26.75) cm / 6.5 (8.5, 10.75)” (Note: for a snug fit, the socks are intentionally 2.5 cm / 1” smaller than the wearer’s leg circumference).

Finished leg length (adjustable)
16.75 (17.5, 18.75) cm / 6.75 (7, 7.25)” (measured from the edge of the cuff to the bottom of the heel).

Finished foot circumference
16 (21, 26.75) cm / 6.5 (8.5, 10.75)” (Note: for a snug fit, the socks are intentionally 2.5 cm / 1” smaller than the wearer’s foot circumference).

Finished foot length (adjustable)
18.5 (23.5, 29.25) cm / 7.5 (9.5, 11.75)” (measured from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe) (Note: for best fit, the socks are intentionally 1.25 cm / 0.5” shorter than the wearer’s foot).

Sample in picture shown in size 2 with Medium Standard Toe.

Yarn / Yardage
Yardage is calculated for working the Medium Standard Toe and includes 15% of extra yarn. Please note that size and yardage will be affected when making any adjustments on the socks.

• 2 (3, 4) skeins of Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big yarn, in colourway 7343 Amber mottled, 100% merino virgin wool, approx 50 g / 1.76 oz / 120 m / 131 yds per skein;

• or approx 185 (276, 401) m / 202 (302, 439) yds of DK weight yarn that gives you gauge.

Needles
3 mm / US 2.5, or size to obtain gauge.
Sample made using 80 cm / 32” long circular needle, however choose the length according to your preference.

Notions
• 3 removable stitch markers
• row counter
• blunt tapestry needle
• scissors
• sock blockers (not required but would be useful)

Gauge
• 28 sts and 40 rnds over Stocking stitch = 10 cm / 4”;
• 22.5 sts and 40 rnds over Miniature leaf pattern = 10 cm / 4”
Gauge swatches worked on size 3 mm / US 2.5 needle, in the round. Measurements taken from flattened but unstretched fabric, after blocking.

Techniques used
Estonian Cast-On, knit, knit through the back loop, purl, increases (yo, kfb), decreases (k2tog, p2tog, ssk, sl2-k1-p2sso), pick up and knit, Kitchener stitch.

The pattern contains schematic, charts, written instructions, and links to my video tutorials. It has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

If you are posting to Instagram then please use the #yvonnesocks @zsuzsanna_orthodoxou, so I can keep up with your projects!

The pattern is available for In - Store Sales.

Enjoy♡