Leafy Socks

I like to go out with a group of urban sketchers. On my last trip out I was captivated by the variety and abundance of leaves around us so I sketched them. To remember that walk I came up with this pair of socks.  

The socks are knitted in the round with the charted pattern repeated once on the front and the back of the leg. For the foot of the sock the pattern is worked once on the top of the foot and the sole is worked in knit stitches. 

The socks are knitted top down with a classic turned heel and toe shaping. The toe stitches are grafted together using Kitchener Stitch. The lace pattern is charted only.  I have made Youtube tutorials to help you. 

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Lace knitted in the round on DPNs.
k2tog, ssk, yo, k3tog

Size Information

Women's small/medium/large which corresponds to a finished foot circumference of 20 (22.5, 25) cm
/ 8 (9, 10) inches. 

Materials List

Bergere de France Merinos 2.5 100% merino wool 225m/246yds to 50 g:             2 skeins
Alternatively 100 g of a fingering weight sock yarn in a solid colour.
Set of 2.75 mm (US 2) DPNs 15 cm (6 ")  long or size required to achieve gauge.
A knitting needle one size larger for cast on if required 
Wool sewing needle.
Stitch marker(s)

Additional Details by the Author

If you choose the original yarn then it might be useful to reinforce toes and heels by carrying a second thread in the same colour for those parts of the sock. Sock yarn is reinforced with bamboo, linen or nylon so should stand up to the wear and tear of being worn on your feet.