This pattern was inspired by lavender in all shapes and forms.
The Lavender lore is associated with love, spirituality, creative expression and individuality. Those are all things very dear to my heart.
The herb, on the other hand, is thought to be calming, balances strong emotions and helps with anxiety. The same are true for knitting.
As for the color – it’s absolutely stunning. All those things combined have formed this sock pattern in my mind and I found it to be the perfect relaxing knit to calm your nerves.
The pattern is pretty straight forward and the lace detail consists of 3 techniques apart from knit stitches (yarn over, knit 2 together and slip 1 as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) which makes it perfect for beginners that are looking to expand their skills.

This is the first pattern from the Lamiaceae collection. It includes (in order of difficulty):
Lavender Lore
Mint Myth (to be published)
Basil Babble (to be published)
Sage Superstition (to be published).

Each pattern is a little bit more complex than the one before taking you from a lace “beginner” to a lace “pro”.

Materials:
Yarn - 40 (45,50) g. Stenliyarn Cairo (100 gr / 380 m (26 wpi)) or any fingering weight sock yarn. Color used in the pattern 70
2.5 mm/ 1.5 US needles: tiny circulars + dpns / circular needles for magic loop
3 stitch markers
Measuring tape
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Sizes available: S, (M, L).
Actual foot circumference: 20 (23, 25.5) cm / 8 (9, 10) ‘’.
Sock circumference: 18 (20, 23) cm /7 (8, 9)“.
Foot length: 21.5 (24, 26.5) cm /8.5 (9.5, 10.5) “ (but is easily adjustable).
These socks are: cuff-down, with a heel flap and gusset (with a guideline for afterthought heel placement).
Gauge: 29 sts x 36 rows in stockinette = 10 х 10 cm / 4 x 4 ”.

You will find a printable version (text and chart only) at the end of the pdf. The layout is foldable. Print pages 7 - 8.

** The pattern does NOT include directions for the actual afterthought heel construction. Tip: it’s usually knit the same way as the toe. **

Abbreviations:
st - stitch
sts - stitches
k - knit
p - purl
sl - slip
WS - wrong side
RS - right side
k2tog - knit 2 together
p2tog - purl 2 together
ssk - slip, slip, knit
PM - place marker
(M) - marker
BRM - beginning of the round marker
bm - before marker
YO - yarn over
skpo - slip 1 as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
(dec) - decrease round
from to - repeat from * until *