The second pattern designed by Pink Lemon Twist in the Elements Sock Collection, a series of sock designs based on the Classical Elements, is dedicated to the element of Fire.  Once again, this pattern consists of two sock designs based on a single element.  These are top down designs with stitch patterns in both charted and written out form.

The first design, Lava Flow, is an easily memorized design - perfect for sock knitting on the go. Inspired by the fire from the core of the Earth, the stitches meander back and forth in much the same way lava flows out of the earth and across the land. This simple stitch pattern has a repetition and flow that works well in both solid and multicolored sock yarns without losing it's impact.

Fireside uses a more complex stitch pattern to give the feeling of  campfires and fireside gatherings. Throughout history, humans have gathered around a fire for warmth, safety, cooking, and to socialize. Whether the fire is  a communal one in a primitive village, a campfire in the woods where  marshmallows are roasted, or in a fireplace on a cold, winter's evening, enjoyed with loved ones and a mug of hot cocoa, fire is an important part of any society and evokes strong emotional responses. While not as easily memorized as Lava  Flow, the richly textured stitch pattern for Fireside is still easy to work and  the rhythm of the stitches make this design fun to knit. This design is best  worked in a solid or almost solid yarn. Click on more photos to see pattern photo.

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