Knit your own Beaded Winter Wonderland Socks using these clearly-written instructions by knitwear designer Jackie E-S of HeartStrings FiberArts.
Beaded Winter Wonderland Socks are a themed design reminiscent of a winter scene. The socks feature beaded stylized Norwegian snowflakes, snow drifts, pine trees, and lightly fallen snow. Cuff is knitted sideways in garter stitch; remainder of sock is knitted conventionally in the round.
Sized for adult medium [large] - finished foot circumference 7 ½[9]". 325[425] yards fingering weight yarn, 8 stitches/inch, size US 1 / 2.5 mm needles suggested. 6[8] yards of a fine brushed yarn such as mohair. Size 8/0 glass seed beads - main color 912[1144] approx 30[40]g, alternate color used for trees 400[480] approx 12[15]g. Pattern includes charted instructions. Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock color #0ns Natural, Henry's Attic kid mohair, Miyuki beads in silver-lined crystal and green-lined crystal. Charted instructions.
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