Lichen (lichen) - pdf pattern
note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.
there are over 700 types of lichen found in iceland. well over half of the identified species are part of the crustose category, meaning that they resemble a crust on top of the materials they grow on. this layer of growing life can be subtle in its appearance, but it is an important part of the local ecosystems. these socks have a similarly subtle appearance and texture, but they will become a fast favourite in your handmade wardrobe thanks to their ability to suit any outfit.
needles: US 1 (2.25mm) dpns OR circular needles appropriate for preferred method, or size needed to obtain gauge
yarn: 326 yards (299 metres), 75g of fingering weight yarn
sample shown in yoth yarn’s little brother (80% superwash merino/ 10% cashmere/ 10% nylon), 435 yards 399 metres, 100g) x 1 skein in carrot
notions: 2 stitch markers, sock blockers (optional)
gauge: 36 stitches x 40 rounds = 4” (10cm), in stockinette, worked in the round, blocked
TRY THIS YARN: forage sock
note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.
there are over 700 types of lichen found in iceland. well over half of the identified species are part of the crustose category, meaning that they resemble a crust on top of the materials they grow on. this layer of growing life can be subtle in its appearance, but it is an important part of the local ecosystems. these socks have a similarly subtle appearance and texture, but they will become a fast favourite in your handmade wardrobe thanks to their ability to suit any outfit.
needles: US 1 (2.25mm) dpns OR circular needles appropriate for preferred method, or size needed to obtain gauge
yarn: 326 yards (299 metres), 75g of fingering weight yarn
sample shown in yoth yarn’s little brother (80% superwash merino/ 10% cashmere/ 10% nylon), 435 yards 399 metres, 100g) x 1 skein in carrot
notions: 2 stitch markers, sock blockers (optional)
gauge: 36 stitches x 40 rounds = 4” (10cm), in stockinette, worked in the round, blocked
TRY THIS YARN: forage sock
note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.
there are over 700 types of lichen found in iceland. well over half of the identified species are part of the crustose category, meaning that they resemble a crust on top of the materials they grow on. this layer of growing life can be subtle in its appearance, but it is an important part of the local ecosystems. these socks have a similarly subtle appearance and texture, but they will become a fast favourite in your handmade wardrobe thanks to their ability to suit any outfit.
needles: US 1 (2.25mm) dpns OR circular needles appropriate for preferred method, or size needed to obtain gauge
yarn: 326 yards (299 metres), 75g of fingering weight yarn
sample shown in yoth yarn’s little brother (80% superwash merino/ 10% cashmere/ 10% nylon), 435 yards 399 metres, 100g) x 1 skein in carrot
notions: 2 stitch markers, sock blockers (optional)
gauge: 36 stitches x 40 rounds = 4” (10cm), in stockinette, worked in the round, blocked
TRY THIS YARN: forage sock
