Fibre Gentili
Magical Mycelium Socks
Magical Mycelium Socks
Gentile Di Lucania Wool & recycled Sea Nylon - Italy
3-ply woolen spun | Fingering weight
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by Stone Knits
There is nothing more magical than walking into the darkest, often scariest looking part of the forest, and discovering the ground is covered in bright, happily growing toadstools. I wanted to recreate this magic and wonder with a pair of socks to help keep our feet warm on forest walks this Autumn. Carrying on with my long-term love of mushrooms (originating with the Magic Toadstool socks), I thought it would be fun for us to knit socks decorated in toadstools from cuff to toe with these Magical Mycelium socks.
Knit from the top down with a twisted rib cuff, these socks have a no wrap short row heel and a stranded colourwork toadstool pattern that uses 3 colours and repeats and runs throughout the leg and foot. The toe is finished by grafting stitches together. This pattern uses the magic loop circular needle method (but can be knit with 23cm (9 inch) circulars or DPNs). This pattern has 4 different stitch count sizes.
Gauge: 36 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork
Sizes: 1, (2, 3, 4)
To Fit Foot circumference: 18 - 19.5 (19.5 – 21, 22.5 – 24, 23.5 – 25) cm / 7 ¾ (8 ½, 9 ½, 10) inches
Finished circumference: 17.5 (19, 22, 23) cm / 7 (7 ¾, 8 ¾, 9 ¼) inches
If you’re making these socks with our Alpi yarn, we recommend skipping the suggested negative ease in the pattern.
Yarn:
MC 1 mini skein BOSCO - Alpi collection
CC1 1 mini skein LARICE - Alpi collection
CC2 1 mini skein AMANITA RED - Alpi collection
CC3 1 mini skein Mandorla - Eolie collection
FIBRE GENTILI | Alpi fingering-sock weight (100 gr / 3.52 oz | 400 m / 437 yds)
FIBRE GENTILI | Eolie Lace weight (50 g / 1.76 oz | 300 m / 328 yds)
Needle: US 1 - 2.25 mm | US 1.5 - 2.5 mm
The Kit contains:
- Yarn for knitting this beutiful pair of socks
- A little box
- 3 stitch markers with mushrooms
The pattern is not included.
You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry Magical Mycelium Socks
ABOUT THE FIBER
ABOUT THE FIBER
THE YARN
A yarn that honors the past while protecting the tomorrow. Alpi brings together the noble Gentile di Lucania - the Queen of Italian Sheep - with an innovative fiber recovered from the Mediterranean Sea. The result is a yarn rich in character and resiliance, where time-honored pastoral traditions meet forward-thinking innovation. By pairing an historic Italian wool with a sea-sourced fiber reclaimed from marine environment, ALPI helps protect natural resources while supporting the preservation of fragile marine habitats.
This is a yarn for mindful makers – one that respect the land, the sea, and the future they share.
THE FIBER PROCESS
All processing takes place in Biella's luxury textile district, home to ancient and invaluable craftsmanship where the human touch still makes a significant difference.
RECCOMENDED CARE
RECCOMENDED CARE
Handle our soft and delightful yarn with care. It's delicate nature requires gentle attention for a soft, airy fluff finish. Be mindful of its fragility when winding and knitting with it. With proper care, your final product will showcase the beauty of this yarn without any compromise in quality.
WET-BLOCKING
- Fill a sink or basin with cold water.
- Submerge the fabric in water, gently squeezing out any air bubbles so that the piece can remain under water without being held there.
- Soak work for 30 minutes or longer allowing fabric to become completely saturated.
- Remove excess moisture by rolling your fabric between clean, dry towels with light pressure.
- Lay fabric flat and shape to air dry.
