Glass Slippers by Cailyn Meyer

Without her lost glass slipper, the Prince would never have found Cinderella. These socks have the delicate braiding and detailed toe that I remember from a favorite story book illustration of Cinderella’s story.  They are perfect for the ball and while they won’t fall off your feet, you could leave one strategically laying around for your Prince to find!  The shine of bamboo in the yarn gives a nice depth to the twisted stitches that travel down the leg, split at the heel, and meet on top of the foot.  You can work the twists with a cable needle, but give the techniques explained here a try on your swatch.  It may take a bit of practice, but it’s faster once you get the hang of it.

Sizes

Foot circumference 8” (9”), Foot Length 8” (9.5”), shown in 9”.

Yarn

Chameleon Color Works Bambino (60% superwash merino/30% bamboo/10% nylon; 400 yards [365 meters]/3.5oz[100 grams]): Viridian, 1 (1) skein

Needles

US#1 (2.25 mm): 1 set of 5 DPNs

Gauge

36 sts and 48 rows = 4” in St st

Notions

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holder