This variation of traditional Old Shale resembles falling raindrops. Rows of purl stitches between the lace create ribbin for a well fitting sock. The simple lace pattern forms scallops at the top of the socks and flattering vertical lines that run fro the top of the toes. 400 yards of fingering weight sock yarn. 7 sts = 1 inch on US #2 DP needles.