Starlit Elegance Socks are classic cuff-down socks with a delicate cable pattern running along the instep. A combination of German short rows, a heel flap and gusset, and a wedge toe creates a comfortable fit, while the crossed stitches add a little elegance to an otherwise simple sock.

Knitted in fingering-weight sock yarn, these socks are a lovely project for knitters who enjoy traditional sock construction and small details.

Pattern Details

Size: M / EU 38 / UK 5 / US 7

Stitch count: 64 stitches

Construction: Top-down, knitted in the round

Heel: Heel tab with German short rows, heel flap and gusset

Instep: Crossed-stitch pattern

Toe: Wedge toe, finished with Kitchener stitch

Yarn: Fingering-weight sock yarn (4-ply)

Yarn amount: Approximately 45–55 g of 100 g / 420 m (459 yards) yarn

Needles: 2.5 mm (US 1.5)

Gauge: 32 sts × 42 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in in blocked stockinette stitch

Difficulty: Intermediate

Skills Required

This pattern assumes basic sock-knitting knowledge and familiarity with:

Knitting in the round

Provisional cast-on

German short rows

Crossed stitches (1/1 left and right crosses)

Heel flap and gusset construction

Kitchener stitch grafting

Pattern Information

The pattern includes written instructions, an instep pattern chart, and written toe-decrease instructions.

This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern. No finished socks will be shipped.

The pattern is written for one size. Please check the finished measurements and gauge before beginning to ensure a good fit.

You are welcome to sell the socks you knit from this pattern. Credit to Redsock Designs as the pattern source is appreciated.

Thank you for choosing my knitting pattern!

Linda