Corset Socks

DESIGNER Brenda K. B. Anderson

FINISHED SIZE 9″ circumference at top of calf (adjustable with lacing at back of leg), 16″ leg length, 8 1/2″ ankle and foot circumference, 8 (8 1/2, 9 1/4, 10)” sole length designed to fit US Women’s shoe size 5-6.5 (7-8.5, 9-10.5, 11-12.5). Length is adjustable. Sample shown is for 9 1/4″ long foot.

YARN Brown Sheep Company Wildfoote Luxury Sock Yarn (75% washable wool, 25% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #SY50 rosebud, 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins. Note: you will only need a small amount of the 3rd skein for the middle 2 sizes.

HOOK Size B/1 (2.25 mm) and D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle; 2 pieces of 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon, each cut to 3 yd.

GAUGE Lace patt top-of-foot directions through Row 12 = 4 1/4″ wide and 4″ tall with smaller hook. 20 sts and 17 rows = 4″ in esc worked in turned rows with larger hook.