Just the other day I was talking about combining cables and lace to make a fun knitting pattern that uses lots of skills and brings different textures to the party, with the example of a cable and lace shawl. Here’s another version of the same idea, this time in socks.
The Orchid socks from Mirella Moments are worked from the top down, with a twisted rib stitch on the cuff and panels of cables and lace worked down the leg and the top of the foot.
It uses a heel flap worked with slipped stitches, a gusset for the foot and a wedge-shaped toe.
The pattern comes in a single size (a women’s medium, worked with 60 stitches). You could make it bigger or smaller by adding or removing a repeat, but since lace is stretchy there’s probably some variation in the size of feet this sock will comfortably cover.
The designer used a solid color sock yarn but I think this one would be pretty in a tonal yarn, too, or something multicolored with longer color runs. You don’t want a yarn that’s too busy or it will detract from the pattern.
This is a free pattern available from Mirella Moments.
Looking for more Sock patterns to knit? Check out our dedicated Sock Knitting Patterns board on Pinterest. A couple of great sock knitting patterns I’ve shared recently include Roam (If You Want to) and these shorty Sneaker Socks, which are a perfect way to use up leftovers from other sock knitting projects.
Or if you’re looking for a way to use sock yarn that isn’t socks, I’ve collected a whole bunch of shawl knitting patterns that use a skein or so of sock yarn. They’re perfect for that single skein you bought on vacation or on sale that you never figured out what to do with!
[Photo: Mirella Moments]
Waves Socks– Free Knitting Pattern
These cozy Waves Socks are a lovely choice if you want a handknit sock pattern with a little texture but nothing too fussy. The gentle scallop stitch creates a soft wave effect, making them pretty enough for gifting but still practical for everyday wearing. They’re worked in light worsted weight yarn, so they knit up a little faster than fine sock yarn socks too.
Ladies Lace Top Socks – Free Knitting Pattern
These Ladies Lace Top Socks are a sweet step up from a basic handknit sock, with a delicate lace cuff that adds just the right amount of pretty. The rest of the sock is worked mainly in stocking stitch, so it’s a nice project for knitters who are ready to try sock shaping without making the whole thing overly complicated. A lovely handmade gift idea, especially if you use a soft 4-ply sock yarn.
