I created this pattern originally from my handspan yarns made from my spinner’s sheep flock 20 years ago. Recently, after many requests, I redesigned it for commercial wool and wool blend yarns.

Amanda’s Lace Knee Socks were designed for my daughter to wear with her school uniform. In Puerto Rico, I could not find any knee socks of any size in any of the clothing stores. Searches online came up with no patterns, so I created this one.

I started making these in 1994 when I couldn’t get rid of mildew in cotton clothing in Puerto Rico. I knew that wool didn’t mildew and from past dryer accidents, and also knew that it would felt/full up beautifully to give a dense fabric with texture and long wearability.

Just slip your bar of soap inside and tie the drawstring and scrub away!

Sally was an avid golfer and a favorite customer who appreciated and encouraged both my knitting and sewing career by contracting my talents for much of her wardrobe. Every time I knit a pair of socks like these…I remember her bubbly personality, patience, and appreciation of the hard work that goes into custom knitting and clothing. Sally pass...

This pattern is really flexible and allows for knitting creativity as you can insert patterns or charts into the area of the cuff or on the body of the stocking itself.