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River Bend Socks

Job type Test knit
Description

This simple but elegant lace pattern is perfect for those who are new to knitting lace or want something that is easy to memorize for knitting on the go. Little effort brings beautiful lacy results with a four stitch and four row pattern repeat. This pattern is designed to fit most women and is knit from the cuff to heel.



Tech edited This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty Moderate
Due date 2025-03-01   This is a flexible deadline!
Craft Knitting
Test secrecy Postable
Advertiser Dark Lake Fiber Art
Spots available -3
Sizes required one size : Filled!
Gauge 16 stitches and 24 rows over 2 inches (5 cm) in lace pattern.
Charted or written pattern Written
Skills required

Knitting in the round

Lace

Kitchener Stitch

Construction type Seamless, in the round
Required or recommended yarn Fingering Weight
Yardage 400
Tools required

Needles: US 1 (2.25mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, for preferred small circumference knitting method (9” circulars, DPNs or longer circulars for magic loop)

Tapestry Needle

Stitch Markers


Ownership of the finished item The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker

Finish at least one sock within required time frame.  

Submit any feedback to me. Please include the size of needle and amount of yarn used.

Post at least one in progress and one finished object post or story to Instagram, with @darklake_fiberart #riverbendsocks tagged.

If you are on Bluesky, please post and tag me there also,@karisinks.bsky.social.

Rewards from the designer

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

Upon completion of test, I will send you a free copy of your choice of any of my previously published patterns.

I will also provide a coupon code for 20% off anything in my Etsy shop, which includes yarn and spinning fiber.

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