EMBROIDERED TRELLIS SOCKS

This sock features seed stitch at the cuff and in columns down the leg. The Stockinette stitch panels between the seed stitch columns form a trellis for some lovely flower embroidery. Embroider the flowers with your favorite colors of wool tapestry yarn, silk or any other yarn or thread that strikes your fancy.

Finished Size

Approx 7" (18cm) circumference, leg and foot length as desired.

Yarn

1 (3½oz./100g, 225yd./206m) skein sport weight yarn

Note: The project shown at right was made using 1 skein of Louet Gems (100% merino wool, 3½oz./100g, 225yd./206m), color 50.

Needles

Set of 5 US 2 (2.75mm) dpns, or two sizes smaller than larger needles
Set of 5 US 4 (3.5mm) dpns, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 US 5 (3.75mm) straight needle

Notions

Tapestry needle
Yarn or thread for embroidery

Gauge

32 sts = 4" (10cm) in St st on larger needles