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Design, text and images copyright Suzi Anvin, 2006.

Japanese Feather Lace Socks were designed to use to best effect one of my favorite Barbara Walker lace patterns. Japanese feather is a perfect sock lace - it has enough plain knit to give it substance, and enough open spaces to give it a very elegant look. This pattern gives great attention to the detail of the lace. The ribbing flows naturally into the lace design, and the sides of the foot are shaped with increases and decreases to allow the pattern to continue to wave down your feet without distorting the stitches below your feet. The toes are also ribbed, to allow for a more stretchy and comfortable fit. I consider this a beginner to intermidiate pattern, althought it is probably closer to intermediate. These socks are also a good first lace knitting project, as the pattern is extremely simple to memorize and knit - it uses only 4 differen lace rows. They would look good in any solid or subtly variegated yarn.

Finished size: US Women's medium. Foot length 9 inches (instructions included for modifying length)
Gauge: 9 st/inch in stockinette on 2.25mm DPN's
      10 st/inch in lace pattern on 2.5mm DPN's
      Please note - lace is knit on larger needles but give a TIGHTER gage.
      Expect pattern to call for more stitches than you normally use with these needles.

Materials needed:photo of socks

  • 100 grams (2 balls) Katia Mississippi 3 print yarn (shown in color 201) or any sock weight yarn in solid or subtle variegated colors.
  • 4 - 2.25mm (US 1) double pointed needles (or size needed to obtain gage)
  • 4 - 2.5 mm (US 1.5 or addi size 1) double pointed needles (or size needed to obtain gage)
  • Narrow tapestry needle for finishing

See more Japanese Feather Socks in the gallery.

Ordering information:

Japanese Feather Lace Socks pattern costs $4.50 in electronic form, as a PDF, and $6.00 for a color printed version in plastic sleeve (price includes shipping). You may click on the button below to place an order through PayPal. Your shopping cart should open in a new window. When I receive your order, I will e-mail your pattern to the same address I receive payment from. For all other payment methods, contact me.

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