The Flying Artichoke Socks by Kat Newman/DexterlovesAnnie

The Flying Artichoke Socks

Knitting
July 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
42 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
160 - 220 yards (146 - 201 m)
1-4 (Small/young adult to xl adult)
English
This pattern is available for £4.50 GBP buy it now

This is a fairly simple lace design, repeated back and front for the leg and just on the top of the foot once the heel is done. Stitches used are yo, ssk, k2tog and cross one stitch. A good option for anyone beginning in lace techniques too.

You start at the cuff and work cuff down, slip stitch heel flap and gusset, and then a decreased toe to finish.

The socks will fit a small adult/child up to xl adult (7-8”/8-9”/9-10”/10-11” circumference)

My testers used the yarn amounts for 1 pair as follows:
Size 1: 44g
Size 2: 49g
Size 3: 72g
Size 4: 78g

The pattern was written using the magic loop method, but I’m confident it will be fine with any sock knitting method.

There are two downloads, the first is the pattern in its entirety, the second download is an enlarged version of just the stitch chart and instructions for anyone wanting something easier to read, with a guide on page numbers so that you can print just the size you need.

Thanks as always to my fabulous testers, Lori, Wendy and Lemonade!