The deceptively simple lace pattern around the leg and along the instep of these socks repeats over 20 rounds, but there are only three unique rounds to remember, making this an ideal “take-along” project.

Worked from the top down, these socks begin with a sturdy yet flexible Twisted German (also called Old Norwegian) cast-on at the top of the leg and end with the Kitchener stitch at the tip of the toe.

A traditional round heel (composed of a heel flap and gusset) provides a comfortable fit, especially for those feet that have high insteps. To create a slight flare that accommodates the calf muscle, one size larger needles are used for the cast-on and upper leg.

Both row-by-row and charted instructions are included for all three sizes.

Sized to fit a child’s large (woman’s medium, woman’s large) foot.

To adjust for a longer or shorter leg, work more or fewer pattern repeats before beginning the heel; to adjust for a longer or shorter foot, work more or fewer pattern repeats before beginning the toe decreases.