Australian Homespun

Sasanqua LACY SOCKS

MATERIALS

• Onion Nettle Sock Yarn 50g — Dusty Pink (1029): two balls

• 2.5mm fixed 80cm (31 1/2in) cable, circular needle

• One removable and four ring stitch markers

• General knitting supplies

Finished sizes:

Two sizes: Women’s shoe size — Small 5–7, Medium 7–9

Note: This is an intermediate-skill-level knitting project. Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure both balls of yarn are the from the same dye lot. The yarn used is a blend of wool (70%) and nettle fibres (30%), in 4ply fingering weight — an all-natural yarn suitable for socks.

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