Leaves Socks are delicate lace socks with a beautiful botanical pattern that looks elegant, airy, and timeless.

The lace motif creates a soft leaf-like texture, making these socks a lovely project for knitters who enjoy detailed but relaxing sock knitting. The pattern is worked cuff-down on double-pointed needles, with a heel flap, gusset, and Kitchener stitch toe.

This pattern includes both written round-by-round instructions and a lace chart, so you can choose the format that works best for you.

Sizes

The pattern is written for 3 sizes:

Size EU shoe size US women’s shoe size
Size 1 EU 36–37 US 5–6
Size 2 EU 38–39 US 7–8
Size 3 EU 40–41 US 8.5–10

All sizes are worked with the same stitch count: 56 sts.

The final size is adjusted by changing the needle size, yarn thickness, and gauge.

The foot length is adjustable.

Yarn

Recommended yarn:
Sock yarn with approximately 75% wool / 25% polyamide
For the original sample, I used:
Drops Nord
50 g / 1.8 oz — 170 m / 186 yds

You may also use Sandnes Garn Sisu or regular sock yarn held together with a strand of mohair, depending on the size.

Needles

Recommended needles:

1. Size 1: 2 mm double-pointed needles
2. Size 2: 2.5 mm double-pointed needles
3. Size 3: 3 mm double-pointed needles

Needle size may need to be adjusted to obtain gauge.

Gauge

Suggested gauge in stockinette stitch, after blocking:
Size 1: approx. 32–34 sts and 44–48 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in
Size 2: approx. 28–30 sts and 38–42 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in
Size 3: approx. 24–26 sts and 34–38 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in
Skills Required

This pattern is best suited for an intermediate knitter or an adventurous beginner who is comfortable knitting socks.

You should be familiar with:

• knitting in the round on
• double-pointed needles knit and purl
• stitches yarn overs SSK and k2tog
• decreases centered double decrease
• reading a lace chart or following
• written lace instructions heel flap and gusset construction Kitchener stitch Pattern Includes

The PDF pattern includes:

1. 3 sizes
2. written instructions
3. lace chart
4. chart legend
5. needle and yarn recommendations gauge information
6. video tutorial links for key techniques detailed heel flap, gusset, foot, toe, and finishing instructions

Construction

The socks are worked from the cuff down.
You will start with a 2×2 ribbed cuff, then continue with the lace pattern on the leg. The heel is worked as a classic heel flap and gusset. The lace continues along the top of the foot, while the sole is worked in stockinette stitch. The toe is finished with Kitchener stitch for a smooth, comfortable finish.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern
Leaves Socks are elegant but still very wearable. The lace pattern is decorative enough to feel special, but not so complicated that it turns your knitting evening into a full-time accounting job.

They are perfect for:

yarn delicate everyday socks knitters
who love lace details adding a
romantic handmade piece to your sock
drawer

Pattern Use
This pattern file is for personal use only.
Please do not copy, resell, share, or distribute this pattern or any part of it.
You are welcome to sell finished socks made from this pattern, but please credit the design as:
Leaves Socks by Vicky / d19_eco_life