Aquitaine Sock version one, with ribbed ankle and foot
The Aquitaine Sock pattern, named after Eleanor of Aquitaine, contains two versions of a top-down lace patterned sock: version one, with diamonds on the leg and foot-hugging ribbing on the ankle and foot; and version two, with elegant beaded diamonds on the leg, and an unbeaded continuation of the diamonds on the foot. Suitable for intermediate level knitters, it would also provide a nice challenge to an adventurous sock or lace beginner.
Aquitaine Sock version two, with beads and all-over diamonds
The lace pattern is both charted and written out. Approximately 400 yards (366 meters) of sock-weight yarn are required, and 48 “E” or 6/0 beads are needed for version two (as well as a crochet hook that fits through the beads).
The downloadable PDF costs $6.50 USD. Funds are payable through Paypal.
3 Comments
i told you i would buy it the moment it became available in an older post, and here i am, pattern in my greedy little hands. it is gorgeous, and i feel like it gives back for all the freebies you share.
Thank you, Iris, I’m so pleased that you like the pattern. I will certainly continue to offer free patterns, but occasionally I’ll slip in one that costs a few dollars — I like to keep my Paypal balance high enough to feed my knitting habit in the style to which it’s become accustomed, lol.
Hello!
Wow! I am new to the world of knitting socks and I feel like there is this part of my life that has been missing now that I have discovered how vast this realm is ! I saw your socks on Ravelry and they are all soooo beautiful. After I practise a few “standard socks” and successfully turn a heel (!) I would love to try one of your patterns. How would you rate them in terms of difficulty?
thanks
jennine