Gingerbread Matcha Socks

The Gingerbread Matcha Socks are part of the Elevensies collection: cosy, handknit socks inspired by those lovely moments when we can curl up with a hot drink and tasty treat. While away a few minutes with fingers wrapped around a warm mug, sample some delectable goodies, and embrace the wonderful feeling of beautiful, handcrafted socks which elevate those perfect little pockets of time into a cosy adventure. The Gingerbread Matcha socks are inspired by a perfect matcha latte I enjoyed one freezing January morning in a local independent cafe. Meditative stockinette evokes each smooth, soothing sip and a ripple of lace brings to mind beautiful latte art and a warming hint of gingerbread. The Gingerbread Matcha Socks are knit top down with a half twisted rib for the cuff and a central lace motif that repeats down the leg into the foot. The construction includes a traditional heel flap and gusset, and the cuff, heel and toe are knit in a contrast colour. The pattern comes in two versions: the first is fully written out, line by line, and therefore suitable for a confident beginner. Experienced knitters can also enjoy ticking off each round as they knit; I’ve done all the counting for you! The second version is a more condensed, recipe form and ideal if you're familiar with socks and want a more at-a-glance pattern. **Yarn:** Fingering Weight/4 ply. Sample uses The Camel’s Yarn Standard Sock yarn, 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, in colourway Pebble Paths as the Main Colour (100g/425m/465 yds per skein). Contrast yarn for cuff, heel and toe is undyed, 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon (100g/425m/465 yds per skein). Actual amounts used for sample: 17g of contrast colour, 47g of main colour for size medium. Meterage may vary depending on your yarn, tension, size, and finished sock length. **Needles:** 2.25mm needles (or US size 1). These socks can be knit on the needles of your choice, whether that be dpns, two circulars, a small circular or using the magic loop method. **Gauge:** 34 stitches, 48 rows per 10cm stockinette in the round after blocking **Sizes:** Small, Medium, Large or S, M, L with circumference of 56, 64, 72 stitches. Blocked sock circumference measures: S: 17cm / 6 ¾ inches M: 19cm / 7 ½ inches L: 21cm / 8 ¼ inches To fit foot circumference: S: 19cm / 7 ½ inches M: 22cm / 8 ½ inches L: 25cm / 9 ¾ inches The length of the foot is customisable but at the suggested gauge and number of rounds, the foot of the blocked sock is 22cm (8¾ inches) long to fit a foot of 24cm (9½ inches) **Notions:** Tapestry needle Stitch Markers x 4