This pattern is available for free on my Blog

About this pattern

I wanted to create a pair of socks with a vintage-inspired touch. The lace portion of these socks is knitted flat in rows. After reaching your desired height, you’ll join it in the round to begin knitting the classic sock. This pattern provides both a chart and written instructions for the lace border.

Pattern Notes:

Skill level: Intermediate

Sizing: S (M, L) — 60 (64, 70) stitches. For an overview of all sizes and the corresponding number of stitches to cast on and decrease for the lace border, please refer to the sizing chart.

Needles:
2.00 mm (US 1) needle for the cuff.
2.5 mm (US 1.5) needle for the sock.
3.00 mm (US 2.5) circular needle for the lace border (or size needed to obtain correct gauge).
Note: The sample was knitted using 5 DPNs (double-pointed needles), but you can use any preferred method.

Yarn:
100g of fingering weight yarn.
Sample: Hand-dyed yarn / Sock base: 85% Superwash Wool Merino, 15% Nylon, 400 m (ca. 437 yd yards) per 100 grams.
Note: The sample was knitted in size M, using a total of 70g (280m/306 yards). You may need two skeins of yarn for the largest size, or if you decide to knit your lace border longer.

Gauge: 32 stitches and 45 rows per 10 cm/ 4 inches with 2.5 mm needle in stockinette stitch.

Notions: Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Stitch Markers, Two Buttons (1 cm / .4 in ∅)