Card Party

“Then followed the Knave of Hearts, carrying the King’s crown on a crimson velvet cushion; and, last of all this grand procession, came the King and Queen of Hearts” - Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

As the playing cards are painting the roses red, the Queen of Hearts enters the Wonderland story in all her terrible glory. These socks are your own invitation to the Card Party, should you choose to accept it. Beginning with a picot cast-on reminiscent of a joker’s crown, these playful socks are worked top-down. A bit of stranded colorwork along the leg gives a nod to the red card suits, while the intarsia heels each feature one of the black card suits. These socks are not for the faint of heart, but, should you play your cards right, you’re sure to score a winning pair. (NOTE: Previous intarsia experience is recommended for this design.)

FINISHED SIZE 
Adult S (M, L, XL) 
Leg and Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10)”/ 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)”/ 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28)cm 
Leg Length: Adjustable to fit 
Foot Length: Adjustable to fit

YARN 
Hue Loco PHYLLIS SOCK (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yards / 100 grams); 1 set Light Sussex Backyard Chicken OR 80g white, 20g red, and 20g black fingering weight sock yarn

NEEDLES 
US 2 (2.75mm) for colorwork and US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting

NOTIONS 
Tapestry needle 
2 stitch markers

GAUGE 
In stockinette on smaller needles: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm) 
In colorwork on larger needles: 32 sts and 33 rounds = 4” (10cm) on larger needles