These socks are knit toe-up, but after the toe is complete, the instep is worked separately and then joined while the sole is being knit. There’s a short row heel with a small sole flap (only 10 rows) because the sole is worked on a reduced number of stitches. The lace pattern is easy to memorize and these socks are a great, quick summer sock. If you’re like me, you’ve got all kinds of half-balls of sock yarn taking up space; use one for the CC yarn and free up some stash!