This PDF sock knitting pattern uses a surprisingly simple pattern to create a pair of lovely lace socks. The socks are constructed top-down and use a reinforced back heel and a round toe.

Skills and Experience Needed
This pattern overall is suitable for intermediate knitters. You should be comfortable with basic top down sock construction. The lace pattern is suitable for beginners, no lace experience is necessary.

Sizing
This pattern is written for three sizes: small, medium, and large. The size is based on food circumference, then you customize the length of the foot as you go. Choose your size by measuring around the widest part of your foot, typically just below the toes. Measure with your foot flat on the ground, while putting weight on it.

Sock Sizes:
Small - fits 7.5” - 9” foot - finished sock circumference 7.5”
Medium - fits 9.0”-10.5” foot - finished sock circumference 9”
Large - fits 10.5”-11.5” foot - finished sock circumference 10.66”

If you’re unsure, most people prefer a sock that is a little on the tight side to one that’s a bit large. In a perfect world, you’d choose a size where the finished sock circumference is 1” smaller than your foot circumference. For reference, I have a foot circumference of 8.5” and typically wear a size 7 shoe. I made samples in a size small for myself.

Materials Needed
Fingering weight yarn – approximately 350 yards. The exact amount of yarn you need will vary based on the length of your foot and the size you choose to make. For most people, one 100-gram skein of fingering weight yarn should be enough.

Tools Needed
• One set (5 needles) double pointed knitting needles in US size 1 (2.25mm), or whatever size is needed to make gauge. I used 7” (18cm) long needles here, but since I’ve come to prefer 5” (13cm) needles. If you prefer, there’s no reason that I know of that this project cannot be knitted using circular needles and the magic loop method, however I have not tested this myself.
• Four stitch markers. More if you find frequent marking necessary. I usually don’t when using double pointed needles, as the needles themselves proved enough of a landmark. I’d recommend using a stitch marker that can be opened and closed, rather than a solid ring, for this project.
• One tapestry needle. For weaving in the ends and grafting the toe closed.
• One pair of snips or scissors.
• A ruler or measuring tape, at least 6 inches long.
• Recommended: one stitch saver.
• Optional: sock blockers.