Hello Darling Socks

**Hello Darling!** A little lace, a little ruffle, and a whole lot of charm. These toe-up crochet socks feature a delicate eyelet pattern finished with a playful contrast-color ruffle. They’re fun to make, cute to wear, and just a little bit different — exactly how I like them! **SKILL LEVEL** Intermediate **SIZES** Women’s S/M [L/XL]; to fit shoes sizes 5-8 [9-11] Instructions are given for the smallest size, with larger size in brackets. When only 1 number is given, it applies to both sizes. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Foot length: approx. 8½ [9½] inches Foot circumference: approx. 8 [8½] inches Leg height: approx. 3¾ inches **MATERIALS** Fingering-weight sock yarn, preferably a wool/nylon blend: MC: 1 skein (100 g/400–460 yds) fingering-weight sock yarn CC: Small amount of contrasting fingering-weight sock yarn Yarn suggestions: Cascade Heritage or a comparable fingering-weight wool/nylon sock yarn. Hook: US Size C/2 (2.75mm) or size needed to obtain gauge Locking stitch markers **GAUGE** 28 dc and 15 rows = 4”/10 cm Gauge is measured after blocking.