Inspired my Downton Abby, The Downton Socks is a fun easy to memorize lace and textured pattern. The design on the leg of the sock is reminiscent of art deco from the 1920’s. The foot of the sock is stockinet. It is the perfect sock for Vanilla Sock lover with a little flair.

The instructions include how to make the sock ankle length or regular length and have a Slipstitch Heel but you could easily substitute your preferred method of heel. The socks are knitted Cuff Down with a lace cuff. The pattern is written for Magic Loop but I also included instructions on how to use DPNs and 9” circulars.

I used 2 balls of Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Lavender Field Heather colorway. I highly recommend trying this yarn out its supper soft, but you can use any fingering weight yarn for this pattern.

I hope you enjoy knitting them as much as I did designing them. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @crystalteaknits to be the first to know about upcoming pattern releases and subscribe to my Youtube Channel Crystal Tea Knits to see the progress on all my knits.

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