Lake Socks Kit

Seen from the front, the Lake socks look like a classic rib sock but along the back, different textures swirl around each other — a cable, twisted stitches and a calliper pattern to frame the cable. A classic heel flap and the ribbed top ensure a good fit. The design speaks of the lakes that might seem calm, even though they are filled with life just below the surface.

The Lake Socks are knitted in our lustrous Cumbria Fingering yarn blend, made of Merino wool, Masham wool and mohair. This fingering-weight yarn creates soft yet strong fabrics, making it perfect for these cosy socks.

Löthgren: Designer: Lotta H Löthgren
Collection: Observations by Laine Publishing
More from Lotta H. Löthgren: Braided Moss Socks, Braided Moss Sweater, Lowther Cardigan,  Perseids Sweater

Kit contains:

• 1–2 hanks of The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering yarn
• Project Bag from The Fibre Co.

Please note: the pattern is not included in this kit. You can purchase a copy of Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest here.

‘Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest’ is a knitted walk through the forest and the seasons by Swedish designer Lotta H Löthgren. This book features nine knitwear patterns for long-lasting, wearable garments and accessories including the Mushroom Hat, Mushroom Raglan and Dusk Cardigan.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% Merino wool, 30% masham wool, 10% mohair, 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Blencathra – 1 (1, 2, 2) hank(s).

Colours:

Photographs show the socks in the shade Blencathra. Choose from any shades of Cumbria Fingering as shown above.

Sizes and measurements:

1 (2, 3, 4)
The given sizes are recommended to fit with 2.5 cm (1 in) of negative ease.

Finished foot circumference: 18 (19.5, 20.5, 22) cm [7 (7.75, 8, 8.75) in]
Finished length: adjustable

Needles and notions required:

• 2.25mm (US 1) needles
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle

Techniques used:

• Magic Loop
• Short Rows

Notes:

This is an advanced beginner pattern and includes both written instructions and charts.

These socks are knitted from the cuff down in the round and feature a simple rib base with a cable and calliper stitch panel on the back of the cuff. Once the cuff is worked to the desired length, a heel flap is worked back and forth, and after shaping the heel with short rows, the sock is finished in the round. The toe stitches are grafted.

Instructions are given for the Magic Loop technique. If using DPNs, the first and second DPN will be “the first needle”, and the third and fourth DPN will be “the second needle”.

You can purchase items in this kit separately: Cumbria Fingering yarn and Project Bag from The Fibre Co.