We love Hazel Knits; the beautiful dye work of Wendee Shulsen and team has always dazzled with the depth and range of colors. And now we have a fresh supply of Piquant Lite for you to play with.

Piquant Lite is slightly thinner than favorite base Artisan Sock, but boasts nine plies, tightly twisted to provide amazing stitch definition. While gorgeous and drapes beautifully with shawls and sweaters, this is the perfect skein to pick up and test on some socks to keep you warm this fall- the nylon offers great durability, and with the patterns we recommend lace and cables will pop on your feet.

Yarn Information

• 90% superwash merino, 10% nylon
• 400 yards, 110 grams (skeins put up by yardage, weight may have slight variance.)
• 8 stitches per inch
• Needle: US size 1-2; 2.25-2.75mm
• $26

Pattern Inspiration

Rectify by Rich Esnor

Cables pop with the tight spin of the piquant for a detailed sock you want to show off.

Surrender, Dorothy! by Star Athena

A tornado covers your ankles in this fun lace pattern. Show off those eyelets in a bright semi-solid sock.

Helen Socks by Verybusymonkey

Columns of lace wrap your legs with these gorgeous socks. Perfectly paired with piquant lite for a whimsical addition to your outfit.