a case of lace

a case of lace is a toe-up sock, featuring cables combined with a touch of lace on the upper foot. The gussets have cables, too.

This pattern is published in Interweave's '3 Skeins or Less' : Fresh Knitted Accessories by Tanis Gray. Find the book on Amazon. 

yarn

1 skein Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin (150 grams); shown in 'Olio Vergine'

notions
darning needle
stitch markers
cable needle (optional)
circular needle(s), length 32" or 40" (80 or 100 cm) – in US1.5 (2.5 mm) or set(s) dpn's

gauge

34 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches.

size

About 7½ (7¾, 8)" (19 [19.5, 20.5] cm) foot circumference and 9 (9¼, 9½)" (23 [23.5, 24.5] cm) foot length (adjustable). Socks shown measure 7½" (19 cm).

crossfade

crossfade is a toe-up sock, featuring a cabled upper foot pattern. The gussets have tiny cables, too. Especially designed for Interweave's 'New Directions in Sock Knitting: 18 Innovative Designs Knit from Every Which Way' by Ann Budd. Find the pattern on page 86.

The pattern is exclusively available via the Interweave store (also as an ebook) or Amazon. 

yarn

1 skein Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin (150 grams); colour Mont Blanc

notions
darning needle
stitch markers
cable needle (optional)
circular needle(s), length 32" or 40" (80 or 100 cm) – in US1.5 (2.5 mm) or set(s) dpn's

gauge

28 sts x 44 Rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in Stockinette stitch.

size

Women’s medium and large

porticus

The socks, with their curved short-row heels creating form and geometric designs starting at the toe and working their way up the foot, are influenced by Romanesque architecture.

Especially designed for Interweave's 'Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Form, Function, and Detail' by Tanis Gray. 

The pattern is exclusively available via the Interweave store (also as an ebook) or Amazon. 

yarn

1 skein Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin (150 grams); colour Igor

notions
darning needle
stitch markers
cable needle (optional)
circular needle(s), length 32" or 40" (80 or 100 cm) – in US1 (2.25 mm) or set(s) dpn's

gauge

30 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette St.

size

Women’s medium and large

About 8" (8 1/2") [20.5 (21.5) cm] foot circumference.

About 9 1/4" (10") [23.5 (25.5) cm] foot length.

basilico

These toe-up socks are worked in a basil-leaf pattern from instep to mid-calf. The cuffs sport lacy leaf details as well. Published in Knit.1 Spring/Summer 2009

The pattern is exclusively available via Vogue Knitting. 

yarn

3 hanks in #313 Basil of Skinny Dyed by Blue Sky Alpacas, 2.3oz/65g hanks, each approx 150yd/137m (organic cotton)

notions

One set (5) size 3 (3.25mm) double-pointed needles (or needles for preferred circular method) OR SIZE TO GET THE GAUGE

Scrap yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast-on

Stitch markers

gauge

24 sts and 36 rnds to 4"/10cm over St st (after blocking)

size

Sized for adult woman

Circumference (around the foot) approx 8"/20.5cm

Length (from bottom of heel to top of cuff) approx 10"/25.5cm

cleopatra's stockings

Strategically placing ladders and holes results in clean, straight lines that slash across your upper foot, providing a built-in lace cooling system for your feet this summer. The toe-up pattern is an easy-to-remember logical mixture of traveling stitches and some beginner's lace, combined with lots of fast Stockinette stitch. Published by Blue Moon Fiber Arts in April 2008.

Please note: instead of the provisional cast-on toe, use any other cast-on method you're more comfortable with.

The pattern is exclusively available via Blue Moon Fiber Arts. 

yarn

1 skein Blue Moon Fiber Arts® Socks that Rock® lightweight, colourway shown 'The Incredible Shrinking Violet'

notions

US size 1 (2.25mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge

US size 2 (2.75mm) needles, or one size bigger to obtain gauge, for looser cuff (optional)

US size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Waste yarn

Stitch markers

Cable needle (optional)

Tapestry needle

size

Sized for adult woman

Circumference (around the foot) approx 8"/20.5cm

Length (from bottom of heel to top of cuff) approx 10"/25.5cm