Lesem Socks by Klára Pushin

Lesem Socks

Knitting
November 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
328 - 361 yards (300 - 330 m)
1–4
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for €7.00.

The pattern is available in my Etsy shop.

The Lesem Socks — meaning “through the woods” in Czech — are a delightful toe-up design inspired by forest paths and leafy textures. These socks feature an elegant mix of cables, lace leaves, and bobbles, paired with a gusset and heel flap for a comfortable, tailored fit. A simple rolled stockinette hem adds the perfect finishing touch. With the help of the Toe-Up Sock Calculator, you can easily customize the gusset and heel placement to your exact size. The Lesem Socks are engaging to knit yet approachable, making them a wonderful project for anyone who enjoys texture, nature-inspired detail, and thoughtful construction.

SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4)
FINISHED FOOT CIRC.: 18 (20, 22, 23.5) cm / 7 (8, 8.75, 9.25)“
EASE: 0-2.5 cm / 0-1” of negative ease
YARN: You need 2 skeins of Isager Sock Yarn by Isager;
(193 m (211 yds) / 50 g, 40% easy wash alpaca, 40% easy wash merino wool, 20% recycled nylon).

The sample is knitted with Isager Sock Yarn, in the colourway 37.

For one sock in size 2, normal instep, I used 39 g (150 m / 164 yds) of yarn.

Please be aware that adjusting the length of the garment or the needle size you need to achieve the stated gauge will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.

NEEDLES: 2.25 mm / 1 US circular needles with a cable of at least 25 cm / 10” (if using mini circular needles), or with a cable of at least 60 cm / 23.75” for magic looping, or DPNs in the same size.

GAUGE:
30 sts & 46 rows = 10 cm / 4”
in stockinette stitch worked in the round after blocking

NOTIONS
stitch markers
tapestry needle
blocking tools