Linksfield Socks Kit

About Linksfield Socks

Linksfield Socks by Sylvia Watts-Cherry are an incredibly pretty pair of top-down socks, featuring multiple lace stitches and a column of lace running from cuff to toe. They were inspired by memories of school uniforms, and carry happy memories according to designer Sylvia:

‘As I’m approaching my 60th birthday this summer, my school friends and I have been reminiscing about school days and I remembered the white lacy school socks that were worn when summer uniforms came out. My ever-practical parents stuck with sensible ribbed socks and I dreamed all the time of some lace socks. So now I’ve designed them!!!

Linksfield was the name of my secondary school. The school has closed down and is now a community sports centre and houses. But it was a school that gave me so many lovely memories and it is where I met Mrs Lennie, the maths teacher. She was the first person who really believed in me and encouraged me to study maths. These socks are really a tribute to all the teachers who see the real child that no one else sees.’

Linksfield socks have front and back panels featuring a diamond lace pattern and side ladders lace stitch patterns. The socks have a traditional heelflap and gusset heels and are knit cuff-down, starting with a 2×1 rib

This design is a collaboration for The Fibre Co.’s ‘Month of Socks‘ – a celebration of all things sock in June, with a full schedule of classes, loads of new socks designs to inspire and encourage sock knitters. You can also read our fantastic website blog post with Sylvia Watts-Cherry here, in which we discuss her incredible Kehinde Cardigan that was part of our 2022 Better Together collection.

Kit contents:

• PDF of Linksfield Socks knitting pattern by Sylvia Watts-Cherry of With Cherries on Top
• 1 hank of The Fibre Co. Amble (70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 325 m (355 yd) per 100 g hank)
• Project Bag from The Fibre Co.

Colour:

The photos show the socks in the shade Yellow Earl. Choose from any shade of Amble as shown above.

Size:

1 (2, 3)

Finished measurements
To fit approx. foot circumference of 18 (21, 23.5) cm/7 (8, 9) in

You will also need:

• 2.25mm (US 1) 80 cm (32 in) circular knitting needle for knitting the magic loop method (or size to obtain gauge).
• The pattern is written for the magic loop method for knitting socks; however, the design could be worked on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead should you prefer.
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle

Notes:
You can also purchase items in this kit separately: Linksfield Socks knitting pattern, Amble yarn and Project Bag from The Fibre Co.