Evelina Lace Socks have been quietly waiting in my design notebook for over a year, patiently nudging me back to lace after the release of my Eleanora Shawl in 2024. There’s something irresistible about watching lace emerge stitch by stitch, and this pattern captures that joy in a compact, portable form. Featuring a 12-stitch lace repeat that flows gracefully down the leg and across the foot, the Evelina Lace Socks are both engaging and enjoyable to knit. With options for a reinforced sole, a longer heel flap, and three sizes, these socks are designed to be as functional as they are beautiful—lace you can slip into every day.

Worked top-down with a classic heel flap and gusset, Evelina includes my signature reinforced sole option for added durability, along with a reinforced heel turn and two heel flap lengths to help you fine-tune your fit. This is a lace sock that doesn’t just look delicate—it’s built to wear well.

This pattern includes:

• Complete written and charted instructions
• A 12-stitch lace panel running down the leg and foot
• Two heel flap lengths: standard and long
• Optional reinforced sole for added durability
• A navigation chart with page numbers to quickly locate the instructions for each option
• Tips for customizing sock length and fit

YARN:

• 1 skein of fingering/sock weight yarn (approx. 446 yds / 408 m)
• Sample shown in: Henlia Handmade, Bachelor (100% U.S. Cormo wool) in Harvest Bloom

NEEDLES:

• US 1 (2.25 mm) circular needles for Magic Loop (40”+) or 2 circulars.
• Pattern can be adapted for DPNs or short circulars if preferred

GAUGE:

• 30 stitches and 44 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, knit in the round, blocked.

SIZING:

• Adult Sizes: 1 (2, 3) to fit foot circumferences 7”/17.75 cm (8”/20.25 cm, 9”/22.75 cm)
• Heel Flap Length: standard long
• Sample shown in Size 2 with long heel flap

✨ SKILL LEVEL:

• Intermediate. You’ll need to know how to: knit, purl, slip stitches, yarn over, work simple decreases, and knit in the round.

NOTIONS:

• 3–5 stitch markers (including 1 unique for beginning of round)
• Tapestry needle
• 1–2 row counters (recommended)
• Highlighter tape (recommended)

NOTES:

• Pattern is written for Magic Loop but can be adapted for other needle preferences.
• Long-tail cast-on is recommended, but knitters can use their preferred top-down sock cast-on.
• Includes both charts and written instructions, plus a navigation chart that references page numbers for all variations.
• Instructions are written with customization in mind—try on as you go for the best results.
• Looking for extra guidance? My Step-by-Step Alsie Socks Class is a wonderful companion for newer sock knitters.

Whether lace is your comfort zone or a new adventure, the Evelina Lace Socks offer an enjoyable, engaging knit with an elegant finish you’ll reach for again and again.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested for accuracy by knitters just like you.

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