Chelsea Lace and Beaded Socks by Linda Lehman

Chelsea Lace and Beaded Socks

Knitting
October 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
390 - 430 yards (357 - 393 m)
S, M, L, XL (sized by gauge, please adjust yarn to coordinate with needle for L and XL
English
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This is a pattern for a very unique pair of socks. The focal point of the socks is the large and lacy cuff. The sock is constructed in way that’s quite uncommon for socks, but allows for the large and “fancy” cuff. The sock in the sample is shown with the optional beaded cuff edging. There are instructions within the pattern for how to knit the beads into the lace edging, or you can make the socks without the beads.

The socks are sized by gauge, so if you are making a size L or XL, adjust your needle to larger yarn size.

If you’re a lace - sock - lover, I think you’ll enjoy this pattern. Despite the lace, the sock will stay up and in place as a result of the stitches underneath the sock that you don’t see other than taking them on or off.

The socks are knitted on two circular needles.

The stitches are charted only.

Skill Level: Intermediate (assuming a basic knowledge of both lace and sock knitting).

This pattern was expertly tested by Alicia Gourlie, who can be reached at: alicia.gourley !at gmail.com, and was knit with Malabrigo’s Ultimate Sock Yarn, in colorway, Plomo. The beads are Japanese Toho Size #8 in color #460 (metallic purple.)

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