Errant Ankles Lace Socks

HeartStrings knitting pattern #A67

A simple lace pattern makes into a zig zag ribbed sock with a slight scalloped edge. Choice of plain or banded heel flap where the pattern extends downward on each side of a modified square heel. Instep transitions from the lace pattern into a 5,1 rib and ends with a swirl decrease toe.

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Adult medium. 225 - 300 yards sport weight yarn. 6½ stitches/inch, size US 2 / 3.0 mm needles suggested. Shown in alpaca/merino blend. Charted and written stitch instructions.

If you like multi-color socks or mismatched sets, see this 2-color variation.

For another version that can be worn either of two ways, see the lace cuff-only variation.

Sample cover page of the Errant Ankles Lace Socks knitting pattern. Click picture to open document in another window. Requires Adobe Reader v7.0 or higher to view.

Note: The background in the picture is a lace shawl. It is the Doily #3 pattern from "Patterns for the Art of Lace Knitting, No.3", a compilation by Gloria Penning entitled The Complete Works of Rachel Schnelling". See www.knitlacepatterns.com. I used a strand of Fingerlakes lopi and a singles merino from Morehouse, on size 10 needles. I made this shawl in the early 90's, and am not sure if the exact same materials are still available.

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