Errata:
1) Chart C size Large st symbols on chart should be…
Row 3, sts 30-33, 2/2 LC
Row 6, sts 7,8 p; sts 19,20 p

This pattern is 8 years old. I initially designed it in 2016, tested in 2017 but didn’t upload it to the Ravelry database. The current version was minimally revised, meaning I didn’t mess with the old timey format, and tested again in 2025.

Emelie…
If you have read any of Anne Rice’s novels set in New Orleans or have visited that historical city, then this combination of cables and lace may remind you, as it did me, of the magnificent old ironwork gates and balconies seen throughout the French Quarter. For this sock I chose an old and popular in its time New Orleans’ woman’s name, Emelie.

Emelie is knit toe-up. Sock has full gusset with faux flap heel. Lacework is featured on the instep and front of leg, and cables ascend the heel flap and continue up the back of leg. Options include rounded or anatomical toe and plain or EOP reinforced heel. Stitch patterns are charted.

Difficulty: Moderate. Some experience needed with toe-up construction, chart reading, lacework, cross stitches, and cables.

Sizing - S (M, L) to fit ball of foot circumference of ~8 (9, 9.5)“, 20 (23, 24) cm. Pattern as written has negative ease. Total stitches foot 64 (72, 76); leg 68 (76, 80)

Finished medium sock unstretched: circumference ball of foot, ~6.3 inches (16 cm); bottom of heel to top of cuff, ~8.0 inches (20 cm); foot length, ~9.25 inches (23.5 cm; 1/2 heel diagonal circumference,4.5 inches (11.4 cm); 7 inches (18 cm)

Yarn ~ Fingering weight (16WPI) sock yarn ~ 400-460 yds (366-421 m)/100 g) depending on sock size and leg length.

Needle Size
2.0 mm or 2.25 mm circular needle (size to obtain gauge).