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Dress 'em up or dress 'em down, hand-knitted socks belong in every knitter's wardrobe.

The V-shaped lace pattern of this sock reminds me of strings of ivy. The simple 4-row repeat stitch pattern is addictive because the next row is always different and so much fun. This sock is perfect for anyone wanting to try a little lace in their sock without deciphering a mysterious chart.

Try a pair, and hopefully the sock knitting bug will cling to you like ivy. If not, maybe the lace bug will get you instead.

Either way, it's all good.

model: The Leg photos: Cookie A.

SIZE
Women's S[L]
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Leg circumference: 7[7] inches relaxed.
Foot circumference: 7[7.5] inches relaxed.

Note that the lace is quite stretchy.

 

MATERIALS

Rowan 4ply Soft [100% merino wool; 190yd/175m per 50g skein]; color: #371 Zing; 2 skeins

1 set of 4 US #1/2.5mm double-point needles
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
32 sts/48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here]

This sock is knit from the cuff down using 4 needles. The smaller size is for a narrower foot (recommended up to women's size 7.5), and the larger size is for a wider foot. Since the lace pattern is quite stretchy, it should accommodate various ankle widths.

1x1 Twisted Rib (Worked over an even number of sts):
Round 1: [K1 tbl, p1] around.
Repeat this round for 1x1 Twisted Rib.

DIRECTIONS
Cuff
Loosely CO 60 sts. Divide evenly between 3 needles and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.

Work 10 rounds in 1x1 Twisted Rib.

Leg
Round 1: [K1 tbl, p2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, p2] around.

Rounds 2 & 4: [K1 tbl, p2, k5, p2] around.

Round 3: [K1 tbl, p2, k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, p2] around.

Repeat these 4 rounds 13 times more, or until leg is desired length.

Heel
Work first 31 sts of next round onto one needle; these sts will be left on hold on this needle, to be worked later for the top of the foot. K rem 29 sts onto one needle; the heel flap will be worked back and forth on these sts.

Next Row [WS]: Sl 1, [p1, sl 1] to end.
Next Row [RS]: K all sts.
Repeat these 2 rows 23 times more.

Next Row [WS]: Sl 1, p15, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k4, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Next Row [WS]: Sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Next Row [WS]: Sl 1, p7, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k8, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Next Row [WS]: Sl 1, p9, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k10, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Next Row [WS]: Sl 1, p11, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k12, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Next Row [WS]: Sl 1, p13, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k14, ssk, k1. 17 sts rem.

Gusset
Slip last 8 sts of previous row onto one needle; continuing with this needle, pick up and k 24 sts (1 st in each slipped st) along edge of heel flap and 1 st between heel flap and held sts, k first st of held sts. 34 sts. This needle will be designated Needle 1.

Using next needle, work held sts in patt, to last st. 27 sts. This needle will be designated Needle 2.

Using next needle, k last st of held sts, pick up and k 1 st between held sts and top of heel flap, pick up and k 24 sts along edge of heel flap, k first 9 sts of heel flap. 35 sts. This needle will be designated Needle 3. There are 96 sts in total.

Next Round: [K tbl] to last 2 sts on Needle 1, k2tog; work all sts on Needle 2 in patt as set; ssk, [k tbl] to end of Needle 3. 2 sts decreased.

Next Round: K all sts on Needle 1; work all sts on Needle 2 in patt; k all sts on Needle 3.
Next Round:
K to last 2 sts on Needle 1, k2tog; work all sts on Needle 2 in patt; ssk, k to end of Needle 3.
Repeat these 2 rounds 18[16] times more. 14[16] sts rem on Needle 1, 27 sts on Needle 2, 15[17] sts rem on Needle 3; 56[60] sts in total.

Instep
Cont in patt, working sts on Needle 1 and Needle 3 in stockinette st and sts on Needle 2 in patt as set, until foot measures approx. 1.5 inches less than desired length, ending with Round 4 of st pattern.

Toe
Size L Only:
Slip last st from Needle 1 and first st from Needle 3, onto Needle 2. 15 sts on Needle 1, 29 sts on Needle 2, 16 sts on Needle 3.

Both Sizes:
Next Round: K all sts.
Next Round: K to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, k1; k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts on Needle 2, k2tog, k1; k1, ssk, k to end of Needle 3. 4 sts decreased.
Repeat these 2 rounds 7[8] times more. 6 sts on Needle 1, 11 sts on Needle 2, 7 sts on Needle 3.

Using Needle 3, k to last st of Needle 1, slip last st from Needle 1 onto Needle 2. 12 sts each on Needle 2 and Needle 3.

Break yarn, leaving 12-inch tail.
Graft sts on Needle 2 to sts on Needle 3.

 
FINISHING

Weave in ends.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Cookie is an obsessed knitter living in California. In her spare time, she co-authors a blog and maintains a website for the Lacy Knitter's Guild.