Corset Socks Pattern

Description

The corset-like lacing up the back of the leg allows for an adjustable custom fit without complicated pattern shaping. A solid sole, toe, and heel lend practicality to an otherwise fabulously frivolous sock.

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)
Yarn Weight: 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).
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.
Originally Published: Crochetscene 2015 (Interweave, 2015).