Rogelio

(The 4 images above show 2 feet wearing handknit socks in lavender yarn. A lace pattern repeats up the instep, and a lacy ruffle folds over the cuff.) 

Rogelio is all about elegance, featuring a dainty and easy-to-memorize lace pattern adorning the instep. To finish, choose the traditional twisted-rib cuff or add even more elegance with a dainty lace ruffle!

Rogelio features a dainty lace pattern repeated up the instep and is knit from the toe up, with a fleegle heel and either ribbing or a lacy ruffle at the cuff. Instructions for optional calf-shaping are also provided. This pattern looks best in solid, semi-solid, or tonal yarn.

Both charts and written instructions are provided.
A low-vision version of the pattern is also available. This version is written in 24 point sans serif font (Arial) in all black text. It has no italics. All of the directions are fully written out.

Finished sizes
7 (8, 9, 10) in / 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm
To fit
8 (9, 10, 11) in / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm
…with approx. 1 in / 2.5 cm negative ease
Instructions for optional calf-shaping are provided in pattern.
Yarn
Light fingering or fingering weight yarn in wool, a wool blend, or other fiber with good stretch and memory; avoid fiber that grows when worn or is particularly slinky or drapey. Fiber should be naturally hard-wearing enough for socks (polwarth, BFL), or have some nylon or silk for strength. Avoid single-ply.
Yardage
351 (428, 526, 602) yd / 321 (391, 481, 550) m
Gauge
32 sts, 50 rnds over 4 in / 10 cm stockinette in the round, stretched
Materials
US 0 / 2.0 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge; circular needles or DPNs for small-circumference knitting
Notions
embroidery needle
stitch markers

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This pattern was tech-edited by Snooptiggercrafts.