Looking for a free lace sock pattern to complete your Wheat knitting collection? Explore the Wheat Collection for matching cardigans, cowls, and more!

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Why I Love This Free Lace Sock Pattern

Socks are my guilty pleasure knit. They’re the one thing I always make for myself when I want to indulge a little. A free lace sock pattern like the Wheat Socks is perfect for those cozy, self-care moments. I love having pretty socks, even if I’m the only one who sees them!

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Choosing the Perfect Yarn for Wheat Socks

For my Wheat Socks, I chose KnitPicks Stroll (affiliate link). This yarn is soft, affordable, and comes in a wide range of colors. It’s also super durable! I have a few pairs of socks made with this yarn, and even after years of wear, they have held up beautifully—no holes in sight. I know my Wheat Socks will last just as long.

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Inspiration Behind the Wheat Socks Free Lace Sock Pattern

The design of the Wheat Socks is inspired by the golden wheat fields surrounding our new home in Montana. Like the Wheat Cardigan (free pattern here), this free lace sock pattern incorporates the beauty of those fields. Instead of an all-over lace design, I opted for a single lace panel down the front of the sock. This simple yet striking detail makes the pattern elegant and versatile.

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Sizing for the Whole Family

One of my favorite things about this free lace sock pattern is that it’s sized for everyone. From babies to large adults, the Wheat Socks pattern ensures everyone can enjoy a matching pair. My daughter is thrilled with hers, and we love wearing our matching Wheat Socks together!

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More Patterns in the Wheat Collection

If you love this free lace sock pattern, don’t miss out on the rest of the Wheat collection. Here are some other matching patterns you’ll adore:

• Baby Wheat Cardigan (free pattern here)
• Youth Wheat Cardigan (free pattern here)
• Wheat Cowl (free pattern here)
• Adult Wheat Cardigan (free pattern here)
• Wheat Bonnet (free pattern here)

These patterns all feature the same delicate wheat-inspired design, making them perfect for creating coordinated outfits for the whole family.

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Why You’ll Love the Wheat Socks Free Lace Sock Pattern

This free lace sock pattern is more than just a beautiful knit—it’s a joy to create. The simple lace panel adds visual interest without making the project overly complex. Plus, the KnitPicks Stroll yarn (affiliate link) makes the socks incredibly soft and wearable.

Whether you’re treating yourself or knitting for a loved one, the Wheat Socks are a project you’ll come back to again and again.

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Get Started on Your Wheat Socks

Ready to cast on? Grab your KnitPicks Stroll yarn (affiliate link) and download the Wheat Socks free lace sock pattern. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Wheat collection (here) to complete your matching set!

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Materials and Info

Materials:
Yarn: 120 (180, 240), 300, 320, (380, 480) yards fingering / sock weight yarn (affiliate link)
Needles: US #1 / 2.5mm DPNs (or circular for magic loop)
Notions: stitch markers, needle

Gauge: 8sts x 11rows per inch

Sizing:
baby (toddler, child,) lg child, adult S, (M, L)
Finished measurements (unstretched):
Cuff (around): 5 (5.5, 6.5) 7, 7.5, (8, 9)”
Leg Length (adjustable): 2.5 (3.5, 4) 4.5, 5, (6, 7)”

Foot Length (adjustable): 4 (6, 7.25), 8, 9, (10, 11.25)”

Method:

Wheat socks are a top-down, heel flap sock with the same lace motif as Wheat Cardigan. These socks make a beautiful mommy and me set since they come in baby through adult sizes.

Wheat Socks Pattern

Cuff

Cast on 40 (44, 52) 56, 60, (64, 72) sts, join for working in the round.

Place beginning of round marker.

Work in 1×1 rib (k1, p1) for 8 (8, 10) 10, 12, (12, 14) rounds.

Set-up round

(right foot) –knit 0 (0, 0) 0, 1 (1, 1), pm, k13, pm, knit to end of round.

(left foot) – knit 7 (9, 13) 15, 16 (18, 22), pm, k13, pm, knit to end of round.

Row 1 -knit to marker, sm, work lace chart, sm, knit to end of round.

Work in pattern until piece measures 2.5 (3.5, 4) 4.5, 5, (6, 7)” from cast on.

Heel Flap

Next round: work 20 (22, 26), 28, 30, (32, 36) in pattern, then place these sts on hold. You will work the heel flap on the next k20 (22, 26), 28, 30, (32, 36), sts.

Row 1 (RS): sl1, knit to end, turn work

Row 2 (WS): sl1, purl to end, turn work

Repeat rows 1-2 a total of 8 (10, 12), 13, 14, (16, 18) times.

This is a total of 16 (20, 24), 26, 28, (32, 36) rows.

Heel Turn

Row 1 (RS): sl1, k12 (12, 14), 15, 16, (18, 20), ssk, k1, turn work

Row 2 (WS): sl1, p7 (5, 5) 5, 5, (7, 7), p2tog, p1, turn work

Row 3: sl1, knit to 1 st before the gap, ssk, k1, turn work

Row 4: sl1, purl to 1 st before the gap, p2tog, p1, turn work

Repeat rows 3-4 until all stitches have been worked: 14 (14, 16), 16, 18, (20, 22) sts remain.

Knit across these heel stitches slipping the first st.

Gusset

Pick up and knit 9 (11, 13), 14, 15, (17, 19) sts along the edge of heel flap, PM,  continue working in pattern 20 (22, 26), 28, 30, (32, 36), PM, pick up and knit 9 (11, 13), 14, 15, (17, 19) sts along heel flap, k7 (7, 8) 8, 9, (10, 11) sts, mark the new BOR (located at the bottom of the foot). [52 (58, 68) 72, 78, (86, 96) sts]

Round 1: work around, keeping lace in pattern

Round 2: knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, sm, work 20 (22, 26), 28, 30, (32, 36) keeping lace in pattern, sm, k1, ssk, knit to end [2 sts dec]

Work rounds 1-2 a total of 6 (7, 8) 8, 9, (11, 12) times. [40 (44, 52) 56, 60, (64, 72) sts]

Foot

Shift beginning of round (BOR) remove marker as follows: remove marker, k10 (11, 13) 14, 15, (16, 18), place marker – this is the new BOR, located at the side of the foot.

Keep the lace markers in place.

Continue working in the round, keeping the lace in pattern, until the piece measures 3 (5, 6) 6.5, 7, (8, 9)” from back of heel, or 1 (1, 1.5) 1.75, 2, (2, 2.25)” short of desired foot length.

Toe

The lace pattern ends here so you can remove your lace stitch markers as you will switch to stockinette stitch.

Round 1: k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k2, ssk, knit to 3 sts before end of round, k2tog, k1 [4 sts dec]

Round 2: knit

Work rounds 1-2 a total of 5 (6, 7) 8, 9, (9, 10) times. until 16 (16, 20) 20, 20, (24, 24) sts remain.

Cut yarn leaving a 12” tail, then graft toe using Kitchener stitch.

Weave in all ends

Abbreviations

Kitchener stitch:

Place half the stitches on one needle, half the stitches on the other needle, (top and bottom NOT side to side)

Cut yarn (leaving a long yarn tail) and thread through a blunt needle.

Set-up steps: Insert needle purlwise (back to front) through the first st on front needle, leaving the st on the needle. Then insert needle knitwise (front to back) through the first st on the back needle, leaving the st on the needle.

Step 1: Insert needle knitwise through first st on front needle, then slip this st off the needle.

Step 2: Insert needle purlwise through the second st on front needle, leaving the st on the needle.

Step 3: Insert needle purlwise through first st on back needle, then drop this stitch off the needle.

Step 4: Insert needle knitwise through second st on back needle, leaving the st on the needle.

From this point to the end, repeat steps 1-4.

Kitchener stitch can be intimidating, but you get into a rhythm:

Front needle: knitwise drop off, purlwise leave on,

Back needle: purlwise drop off, knitwise leave on,

Repeat!

At the end of the row, there is only 1 stitch left on each needle.

Work steps 1 and 3 once more.

Abbreviations

k – knit

P – purl

sm – slip maker

pm – place marker

st – stich

sts – stitches

k2tog -knit 2 stitches together

ssk – slip next st knitwise, slip next st knitwise, place stitches back onto left needle, knit both slipped sts together

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