Elegant Textured Floral Lace Ankle Socks

These charming ankle socks combine a simple yet elegant floral lace pattern with a cozy base. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a unique gift!

Materials Needed:

• DK weight yarn (approximately 150 yards)
• Set of 4 double-pointed needles (size US 5)
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

Gauge:

20 sts x 28 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• k = knit
• p = purl
• yo = yarn over
• k2tog = knit two together

Instructions:

Cuff:

1. Cast on 48 stitches and distribute evenly across 4 needles.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
3. Work in ribbing (k1, p1) for 1.5 inches.

Main Body:

1. Switch to stockinette stitch, knitting every round until the piece measures 4 inches from the cast-on edge.
2. Begin floral lace pattern:

           Round 1: *k2, yo, k2tog; repeat from *.
           Round 2: Knit.
           Round 3: Repeat Round 1.
           Round 4: Knit.
           

Heel Flap:

1. Work back and forth on 24 stitches for the heel flap using slip stitch pattern.
2. Knit 1, slip 1 across 12 rows.

Turn Heel:

1. Short rows to create the heel shape. Refer to standard short row method.

Foot:

1. Pick up stitches along the sides of the heel flap and knit in the round.
2. Continue until the foot measures 6 inches, finishing with the lace pattern.

Toe:

1. Decrease for toe using k2tog until you reach 8 stitches.
2. Graft stitches together using the Kitchener stitch.

Finishing:

Weave in ends and gently block your socks. Enjoy wearing your beautiful new ankle socks!