Featured designer Debbie O’Neill created a pair of top-down knee highs that are perfect for autumn. A combination of simple texture stitch and easy lace make these as fun to knit as they are to wear.

FINISHED SIZE 7¼ (8, 8¾)“ (18.5 [20.5, 22] cm) foot circumference and 8 (9, 9¾)” (20.5 [23, 25] cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 8” (20.5 cm) foot circumference.
YARN Sunshine Yarns Luxury Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 385 yd [352 m]/4 oz [113 g]): toad, 2 skeins.
NEEDLES U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); tapestry needle.
GAUGE 31 sts and 42 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st; 34 sts and 36 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Tree Trunk Lace patt.