The Solimar Socks are graded for 3 sizes: 7.5” (19 cm), 9” (23 cm), and 10.5” (26.5 cm) circumference. Most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot.
You'll need 300-380 yds (274-348 m) of fingering weight yarn for this pattern. I knit the sample in Knit Picks Stroll (75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 231 yds/211 m per 1.8 oz/50 g).
One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting (suggested size: US 1.5/2.5mm), plus one stitch marker for beginning of round, optional additional markers between pattern repeats, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
This is an intermediate pattern, and is knit in the round with simple lace, decreases, and a toe grafted with Kitchener stitch.
- The Creme Brulee Socks also use the simple lace used in this sock but in a very different way. - The Catalina Eddy Blanket also uses a four-row repeat for a meditative knit and a dramatic effect. - The Comity Socks also have a lacy, all-over pattern that coordinates well with the Solimar Socks.