Sock knit top down starting with ribbing, followed by a lace pattern, heel flap and gusset

2020 Socktober Socks by Lauren Rad

his pattern includes a second PDF version that is formatted for knitters with low vision. It has black text, size 22 or larger text in a sans serif font, no italics, no columns, and fully-written directions. The chart is still included but is not needed to work the pattern.

For Socktober 2020, I thought it would be fun to design a pair of socks with the help of the community that has so kindly supported my designs these last few years. To do that, I sifted through all my favorite design elements, drafted a few possible stitch patterns, and posted them, bit by bit, in my Instagram stories for voting. Everybody had 24 hours to weigh in on their favorite option, and at the end of that period, I incorporated the winner into the pattern I was writing.

These socks are the result of that community design project. They feature a 1×1 twisted rib cuff, an all-over stitch pattern with a spiral of eyelets, a heel flap and gusset, and a round toe. It’s been such a treat working on these socks with everybody, and I look forward to doing it again next year. Sizes small, medium and large.

Link to pattern on Lauren’s site This is a free pattern