I did it. I finished the Lava socks before the end of the weekend and now the pattern is ready for you all!
It’s a freebie: The Socks are Lava. (If you don’t use Ravelry and would like a copy, leave a comment here, and I’ll send it to you.)
It’s a very simple pattern. The lace is only worked across 18 of the 64 stitches. And only on every fourth row. These socks are almost vanilla…
Vanilla with a little spice!
The pattern was inspired by the yarn (Cascade Heritage Wave in the “Lava” colourway). I wanted to evoke the feeling of a lava flow with the pattern, and I think I’ve managed it.
The yarn is very soft, though it can be a bit splitty. You can see the slight ombre effect, though the length of it is not ideal for socks. It would be much better suited to a large project, like a cowl or shawl. Still it was nice to knit with, and pretty cheap for a pair of socks – under $20 CAD.
Wandering Cat Studio 
Val, these turned out so nice – very pretty! And, thanks for the pattern. Love your shoes too:)
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Love the colour!
Love your shoes!
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Thank you! These are beautiful, and I can’t wait to knit them! Judy S.
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Oh Val, your socks are just amazing. always . I love your shoe style. Thanks for the free pattern. it is in the 50s here today. YUCK. Bring summer back. I ti supposed to return by the weekend
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Very cute and fashionable!
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The socks are beautiful! Not being a knitter, I will just enjoy the beauty you created. I have to admit that I love the shoes at least as much as the socks (maybe more).
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What a great pair of socks and done when you wanted them to be! I will be knitting a pair!
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Gorgeous socks! The red yarn really makes the lace “pop”!
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These are beautiful. Looking forward to knitting them soon.
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Thank you for the pattern Val. I’ve saved it in my library. Yours are beautiful and look great with those shoes!
Blessings,
Betsy
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