Product Description
Mackinac Island is known for many things such as horse drawn carriages, bicycles, the famous Grand Hotel, and fudge. Lots of creamy melt in your mouth fudge! Its road to fame began all the way back in 1887, ironically the same year the Grand Hotel opened its doors. This was the year for Mackinac Island to boom as a resort and vacation spot which led Henry F. Murdick and his son, Newton Jerome (Rome) to their idea of fudge. Large sailing vessels and passenger steam ships were bringing people from all over to the island, and they flocked to the shops buying record amounts of gifts and souvenirs. Murdick and son opened the first candy store on the island and it was a phenomenal success. It is made still the old fashioned way, in large copper pots, no factories, no preservatives, and even the sweet cream that goes into it is made from scratch! Wow! Thanks to Murdick’s Fudge Shoppe for this information!
Knit from cuff to toe with fingering weight yarn they are fun and calo
Island Fudge Socks by Phyll Lagerman
Project Overview
Island Fudge Socks is a knitted sock design created by designer Phyll Lagerman as part of the Michiganisms collection. This project celebrates the rich confectionery heritage of Mackinac Island, Michigan, translating the island's famous fudge-making tradition into a wearable knit pattern. The design is available in women's medium and large sizes, making it accessible to a range of sock wearers.
Craft and Technique
This is a knitting project suitable for knitters with intermediate skill level. The pattern employs traditional sock construction techniques, which typically involve working in the round to create seamless foot garments. Knitters will need to be comfortable with fundamental techniques including cast-on methods, working with double-pointed needles or circular needles, and shaping techniques necessary for proper sock fit and heel construction.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Island Fudge Socks are designed to be worked in 4-ply yarn weight, also known as fingering weight. This lightweight yarn is the traditional choice for sock knitting, providing the appropriate thickness for comfortable, non-bulky socks that fit well in standard footwear. The 4-ply weight allows for detailed stitch definition while maintaining the elasticity and durability required for everyday sock wear.
Design Inspiration
The pattern draws inspiration from Mackinac Island's legendary fudge culture, which dates back to 1887 when the island emerged as a premier vacation destination. The design celebrates the artisanal fudge-making tradition established by Murdick's Fudge Shoppe, honoring the old-fashioned methods of production using copper pots and fresh ingredients without preservatives or factory processing.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Designer: | Phyll Lagerman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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