Description

Winter Leaf Socks – 1990s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Woman’s Medium (Adjustable)

Leaf stitch has always been a favorite for a reason, and this 1990s expert-level sock pattern makes the most of it — an eyelet “Field of Wheat” panel plays off a raised leaf motif dotted with bobbles, all knit in fine sock yarn on tiny double-pointed needles. The real showstopper is the finishing touch: a separate leaf-motif border, hand-sewn around the cuff in overlapping layers for a botanical, almost embroidered look.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Experienced/Expert.
Construction: Worked in the round from the cuff down on double-pointed needles; the leg combines an eyelet “Field of Wheat” panel with a raised leaf lace panel dotted with bobbles; a slip-stitch heel flap and standard heel turn lead into a gusset, and the foot continues both pattern panels until 2″ short of the desired length before the toe decreases and is grafted closed; a separate leaf-motif border strip is knit flat and sewn around the cast-on cuff edge, with eight overlapping leaves.
Finished Measurements: Woman’s medium, adjustable*.
*The main adjustment for most socks is the foot length. Most toe shapings add about 2″ to the length of foot. Changing the size of needles or yarn to adjust the gauge is all that is required: use larger needles and/or yarn for larger socks, smaller for smaller socks.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with 3 full charted motifs (Leaf Border, Field of Wheat, Leaf pattern).
Stitches: Knit, purl, increase knitwise, increase purlwise, yarn over, knit 2 together, slip-slip-knit, slip 1-k2tog-psso, MLB (large bobble) and MSB (small bobble), both defined in the pattern’s special abbreviations.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Sock weight yarn — approx. 3 oz/84 g (375 yds/342 m).
Substitute Yarn: Modern sock weight yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Socks or Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering.
Knitting Needles Size: Set of 4 double-pointed needles, US 2 (2.75 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, grafting the toe, and sewing on the leaf border.
Gauge: 8.5 sts = 1″ (2.5 cm) over stockinette stitch on size 2 (2.75 mm) dpns.

This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.