Lato

These ankle-length socks are adorned with a lace motif that mimics the shapes and structures of citrus slices. They are perfect for the summer — “lato” in Polish. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 1" / 2.5 cm of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Foot Circumference: 7.25 (7.75, 8.75)" / 18.5 (20, 22.5) cm. Leg Length: 2.25" / 5.5 cm. Leg Length with Heel Included: 4 (4, 4.25)" / 9.5 (10, 10.5) cm. Foot Length: Adjustable. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 1 skein of Nomade by Julie Asselin (80% merino, 20% nylon, 450 yds / 411 m – 115 g), colourway Biarritz. Or approx. 205 (225, 250) yds / 188 (206, 229) m of fingering-weight yarn. Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm circular needles. Notions: Stitch markers, removable stitch marker, cable needle. **GAUGE** 32 sts x 44 rnds to 4" / 10 cm in St St, after blocking. One lace chart rep (28 sts x 12 rnds) is 3.25" / 8.5 cm wide and 1.25" / 3 cm long, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These socks are knitted from the top down. They feature a Tubular Cast-On, a 1 x 1 Twisted Ribbing, a German Short Row Heel and a rounded toe. The lace is created with yarn overs and double yarn overs and its circular shapes are achieved with cables.