It is October, which means that fall has officially arrived! In preparation for the cooler weather ahead, I’ve been knitting up socks like crazy for myself and my loved ones. In my sock knitting adventures, I came up with this cute pair of adorable knit ankle socks that I love so much, I just had to write up the pattern to share with you all. This free knit socks pattern combines the elegant single eyelet rib stitch with a stockinette sole. The result is a stunning pair of cozy hand-knit socks that will keep your toes blissfully warm in the cooler months!
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Scroll down to see the free pattern for the Bliss Lace Knit Socks. The ad-free instant download PDF file can be purchased for easy printing and reading through Ravelry, or by clicking the button below.
Free Knit Socks Pattern – Bliss Lace Knit Socks
Supplies/Materials:
To make one pair of socks, you will need the following supplies:
- US size 1 (2.25 mm) circular knitting needles (min 32” cord for magic loop method), or double pointed knitting needles.
- Knit Picks Stroll Tweed fingering weight sock yarn in Lavender Field Heather. Socks in photo are for size 9 feet and required just under 1 skein (230 yards) for two socks.
- Scissors.
- Stitch marker.
- Tapestry/yarn needle.
Gauge:
32 stitches X 40 rounds = 4” in stockinette stitch.
Size:
These stretchy socks will fit the average medium width ladies’ foot. The length of the sock can be customized in the pattern.
Notes:
These socks are knit in the round from the cuff down with a French heel. To make these socks, you will need to know the following:
- Basic knit and purl stitch, as well as the stitches listed in the abbreviations section below.
- Knitting in the round on double pointed needles, or with circular needles using the Magic Loop method.
- Kitchener Stitch for invisibly grafting live stitches together.
Abbreviations:
k: Knit.
p: Purl.
pm: Place a stitch marker on your needle.
st: Stitch.
sl1k: Slip one stitch knitwise.
sl1p: Slip one stitch purlwise.
k2tog: Knit two stitches together decrease stitch.
p2tog: Purl two stitches together decrease stitch.
ssk: Slip one stitch knitwise, slip next stitch knitwise, insert left hand needle in front of slipped stitches and knit the two stitches together.
skpo: Slip one stitch knitwise, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped stitch over.
yo: Yarn over needle.
Special Stitches:
Single Eyelet Rib Stitch:
Round 1: *K3, p2; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 2: *K2tog, yo, k1, p2; repeat from * to end of round.
Rounds 3-5: *K3, p2; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 6: *K1, yo, skpo, p2; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 7-8: *K3, p2; repeat from * to end of round.
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Bliss Lace Knit Socks Pattern Instructions:
Begin by casting on 60 sts and distribute them equally on your needles. Mark the beginning of the round with a stitch marker and join (being careful not to twist the stitches). Continue to Cuff.
Cuff:
Work 13 rounds in K1, P1 rib stitch as follows:
Rounds 1-13: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round.
Continue to Leg.
Leg:
Continue knitting in the round with Single Eyelet Rib Stitch (see Special Stitches section above) until leg and cuff combined measures 4 inches in length, and then continue to Heel Flap. Take note of which round of the pattern stitch you stop on for when you continue working the instep later.
Heel Flap:
The heel flap is worked back and forth in rows on the first 30 sts. The remaining 30 sts will stay on the cord (or needles if using dpns) and worked later.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 below until heel flap is square in shape (length and width are equal), ending on row 2 and then continue to Heel Turn.
Row 1: Sl1k; *k1, sl1p; repeat from * to last st; k last st.
Row 2: Sl1p, purl remaining sts.
Heel Turn:
Complete rows 1-12 below.
Row 1: Sl1k, k17, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2: Sl1p, p7, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3: Sl1k, k8, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl1p, p9, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 5: Sl1k, k10, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 6: Sl1p, p11, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 7: Sl1k, k12, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 8: Sl1p, p13, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 9: Sl1k, k14, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 10: Sl1p, p15, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 11: Sl1k, k16, ssk, turn.
Row 12: Sl1p, p16, p2tog, turn.
18 sts remain. Continue to Gusset.
Gusset:
Knit across the remaining 18 sts and then pick up and knit one st in each of the slipped stitches along the side of the heel. Knit in Single Eyelet Rib Stitch for the next 30 sts (instep), and then pick up and knit one st in each of the slipped stitches along the other side of the heel. K9, and pm to mark beginning of round in the center of the sole.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 below to shape the gusset. When 60 sts remain, continue to Foot.
Round 1: K to 3 sts before the instep begins, k2tog, k1. Knit across instep in Single Eyelet Rib Stitch. K1, ssk, knit to end of round.
Round 2: K to instep. Knit across instep in Single Eyelet Rib Stitch. Knit remaining sts.
Foot:
Work in the round, knitting the sole sts and working instep sts in Single Eyelet Rib Stitch until foot length measures 2 inches shorter than desired length and then continue to Toe.
Toe:
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 below until 32 stitches remain, and then repeat just round 1 three more times (20 sts remain). At the end of the last repeat, knit past the center sole marker to the end of the sole sts and then continue to Finishing.
Round 1: Knit to last 3 sole sts, k2tog, k1. On top of foot, k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. On second half of sole, k1, ssk, knit to end of round (this will decrease a total of 4 sts).
Round 2: Knit all sts.
Finishing:
With one needle holding top of foot sts, and second needle holding sole sts, close toe with Kitchener stitch.
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Repeat the above instructions for your second sock!
I hope you enjoyed this free knit socks pattern.
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