Greetings, fellow knit enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to continue sharing the season’s magic with the Advent Lace Sock 2023. This delicate sock pattern promises warmth for your toes and a daily dose of knitting joy leading to the holidays.
Advent Lace Sock 2023, a Daily Unwrapping
Embark on a knitting adventure with the Advent Lace Sock 2023. Starting December 1st, a new section of the pattern will be unwrapped daily, mirroring the joyous anticipation of the season. Delicate lace details dance across the sock, creating a visual masterpiece with every stitch.
Festive Countdown Options
โ๏ธ Winter Solstice: Embrace the season’s magic by knitting until December 21st. Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a harmonious blend of lace and warmth.
๐ Advent/December Countdown: Unwrap the holiday magic by knitting one section each day leading up to Christmas. Watch as your socks unfold, mirroring the anticipation of the season.
๐ Hanukkah 2023: Customize your knit for the Festival of Lights. Start today, December 7th and end on December 15th. Let the stitches weave a tale of celebration.
๐ 12 Days of Christmas: Starting December 26th, knitting one section of each sock daily until January 6th. This delightful knitting tradition extends the festive spirit well into the new year.
Discounted Advent Lace Sock 2023 PDF until December 24th
For those who prefer the entire pattern at once or want to knit at their own pace, the complete Advent Lace Sock 2023 PDF is available at a discounted price until December 24th. Secure your copy and savor the joy of knitting this festive sock at your leisure.
Exclusive Stitch Marker Set
Enhance your knitting experience with our exclusive set of Advent Lace Sock 2023 stitch markers. Limited to only ten sets, each includes a charming collection of markers explicitly crafted for this sock. And here’s the magic โ the price includes the pattern! Don’t miss this exclusive accessory to accompany your festive knit journey.
Advent Lace Sock 2023 PATTERN
Embrace the season’s joy with the Advent Lace Sock 2023 pattern, a daily knit that encapsulates the spirit of the holidays.
Whether counting down to Christmas, celebrating the 12 days of Christmas, marking the Winter Solstice, or embracing Hanukkah 2023, this pattern is divided into those 4 festivities to offer everyone a delightful journey in stitches.
SIZING
(6.5, 7.5, 8.5) [9.5, 10.5, 11.5]โ / (16.5, 19, 21.5) [24, 26.5, 29] cm.
Choose a size about 0.5โ / 1.25 cm less than your footโs circumference.
GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS
Gauge: 31 stitches and 44 rounds over 4″/10cm
Needles: US 1.5 – 2.5 mm 9โ- 23 cm circular needles or 5 Dpns or 32โ- 80 cm circular needles for magic loop.
Notions: Stitch markers, Waste yarn/holders, Tapestry needle.
OPTIONAL: small glass beads, thread, and a beading needle for embellishments.
YARN
Weight 1 (Fingering, Sock, Baby)
Yardage
One color: (255, 275, 330) [385, 440, 510] yds / (235, 250, 300) [350, 400, 465] m
Scrap yarn:
Advent/December Countdown:
โข 24 colors (12 for each sock), each (11, 12, 13) [16, 18, 21] yds / (10, 11, 12) [14.5, 16.5, 19] m
โข 12 colors, each (22, 23, 26) [32, 36, 42] yds / (20, 21, 24) [29, 33, 38.5] m
12 Days of Christmas:
โข 12 colors (6 for each sock), each (22, 23, 26) [32, 36, 42] yds / (20, 21, 24) [29, 33, 38.5] m
โข 6 colors, each (42, 46, 52) [64, 72, 84] yds / (38, 42, 47) [58, 66, 77] m
Winter Solstice:
โข 20 colors (10 for each sock), each (13, 14, 16.5) [19, 22, 25] yds / (12, 13, 15) [17, 20, 23] m
โข 10 colors, each (25, 28, 33) [38, 44, 50] yds / (23, 25.5, 30) [35, 40, 46] m
Hanukkah:
โข 18 colors (9 for each sock), each (14, 15, 18) [21, 24, 28] yds / (13, 14, 16.5) [19, 22, 25.5] m
โข 9 colors, each (28, 30, 36) [42, 48, 56] yds / (25.5, 27, 33) [38.5, 44, 51] m
CONSTRUCTION
Knitted top down, from cuff to toe, the Advent Lace Sock 2023 pattern features a lace panel centered over the front of the leg and the instep with details that capture the essence of winter’s beauty.
ABBREVIATIONS
BO – Bind off
CO – Cast on
BOR – beginning of round marker
Foll – follow
K – knit
K2t – knit 2 sts together
Kfb – knit front and back
M – marker
P – purl
Patt – Pattern
PM – place marker
PU/K – pick-up and knit
RS – right side
Sk2p – slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over
Sl – Slip 1
SM – slip marker
Ssk – slip 2 stitches knitwise
St(s) – stitch(es)
Wyib – with yarn held in back
Wyif – with yarn held in front
WS – wrong side
DIRECTIONS for โ๏ธ Winter Solstice
DAY 7
Gusset
Knit half of the heel flap sts+1, place BOR marker, if you are using more than 1 color, change yarn color. then k the remaining heel flap sts, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along edge of the heel flap, pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join. Work the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts (previously on hold) as follows:
Rnd 51: K to m, sm, k2, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k2, k2t, yo, k2, sm, k (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14].
Pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along the edge of the heel flap, k to end.
Work rounds 52-53.
Rnd 52: Knit.
Rnd 53: K to (7, 9, 11) [13, 15, 17] sts before m, k2tog, k to m, sm, k1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, sk2p, yo, k4, k2t, yo, k1, sm, k (5, 7, 9) [11, 13, 15], k1, ssk, k to end.
Repeat Rnds 52-53 until there are (50, 58, 66) [74, 82, 90] stitches total on your needles.
DAY 8
Foot
Remove BOR, k to (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts before m, place BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 54-72.
Rnd 54 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 55: K to m, sm, (k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k1) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 57: K to m, sm, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 59: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 61: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 63: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 65: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 67: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 69: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 71: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DAY 9
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 73-88.
Rnd 73: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 74 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 75: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 77: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 79: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 81: K to m, sm, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 83: K to m, sm, (k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k1) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 85: K to m, sm, (k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 87: K to m, sm, (k1, yo, ssk, yo, sk2p, yo, k2t, yo) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Repeat Rnds 87-88 until your sock measures approximately (2, 2, 2.25) [2.25, 2.5, 2.5]” / (5, 5, 5.7) [5.7, 6.3, 6.3] cm shorter than the desired foot length. On the last round, remove all markers except the BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DAY 10
Toe
Using a color of your choice, work as follows:
Dec rnd: K1, ssk, k(19, 23, 27) [31, 35, 39], k2tog, k1, pm, k1, ssk, k(19, 23, 27) [31, 35, 39], k2tog, k1.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: K1, ssk, k to 3 sts to m, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k to 3 sts to m, k2tog, k1.
Repeat the last two rounds until you have (19, 22, 25) [28, 31, 34] sts.
Graft your toe together using your favorite grafting method.
DAY 11
Start again from day 1 for your second sock.
DAY 12
Follow the instructions for day 2 for your second sock.
DAY 13
Follow the instructions for day 3 for your second sock.
DIRECTIONS for ๐ Advent/December Countdown
DAY 7
Heel Flap
Remove BOR and work round 50.
Rnd 50: K to m, sm, k to m, sm, k the next (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts.
The heel flap will be worked flat across the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts. Put the previously worked (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] on hold.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
Using a color of your choice, work your heel flap as follows:
Row 1 (RS): *Sl1 purlwise wyib, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 purlwise, p to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 until (24, 28, 32) [36, 40, 44] rows have been worked.
The heel flap will measure approximately (2.25, 2.5, 3) [3.25, 3.5, 3.75)” / (5.7, 6.3, 7.6) [8.2, 8.9, 9.5] cm in length.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DAY 8
Turn Heel
Using a color of your choice, work as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K (14, 16, 18) [20, 22, 24], ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyif, p4, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3: Sl 1wyib, k to 1st before the gap from the previous row, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1wyif, p to 1st before the gap from the previous row, p2tog, p1, turn.
Rep Rows 3-4 until all the heel flap sts have been used.
DAY 9
Gusset
Knit half of the heel flap sts+1, place BOR marker, if you are using more than 1 color, change yarn color. then k the remaining heel flap sts, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along edge of the heel flap, pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join. Work the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts (previously on hold) as follows:
Rnd 51: K to m, sm, k2, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k2, k2t, yo, k2, sm, k (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14].
Pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along the edge of the heel flap, k to end.
Work rounds 52-53.
Rnd 52: Knit.
Rnd 53: K to (7, 9, 11) [13, 15, 17] sts before m, k2tog, k to m, sm, k1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, sk2p, yo, k4, k2t, yo, k1, sm, k (5, 7, 9) [11, 13, 15], k1, ssk, k to end.
Repeat Rnds 52-53 until there are (50, 58, 66) [74, 82, 90] stitches total on your needles.
DAY 10
Foot
Remove BOR, k to (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts before m, place BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 54-72.
Rnd 54 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 55: K to m, sm, (k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k1) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 57: K to m, sm, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 59: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 61: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 63: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 65: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 67: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 69: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 71: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DAY 11
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 73-88.
Rnd 73: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 74 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 75: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 77: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 79: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 81: K to m, sm, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 83: K to m, sm, (k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k1) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 85: K to m, sm, (k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 87: K to m, sm, (k1, yo, ssk, yo, sk2p, yo, k2t, yo) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Repeat Rnds 87-88 until your sock measures approximately (2, 2, 2.25) [2.25, 2.5, 2.5] ” / (5, 5, 5.7) [5.7, 6.3, 6.3] cm shorter than the desired foot length. On the last round, remove all markers except the BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DAY 12
Toe
Using a color of your choice, work as follows:
Dec rnd: K1, ssk, k(19, 23, 27) [31, 35, 39], k2tog, k1, pm, k1, ssk, k(19, 23, 27) [31, 35, 39], k2tog, k1.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: K1, ssk, k to 3 sts to m, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k to 3 sts to m, k2tog, k1.
Repeat the last two rounds until you have (19, 22, 25) [28, 31, 34] sts.
Graft your toe together using your favorite grafting method.
DAY 13
Start again from day 1 for your second sock.
DIRECTIONS for ๐ Hanukkah 2023
Knit both socks daily.
DAY 1
Cuff Ribbing
Using smaller needles and the long-tail cast-on method, cast on CO (50, 58, 66) [74, 82, 90] sts in the cuff color of your choice. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist sts. PM to indicate beg of round.
Round 1: [Kfb, p1] to end.
Rep round 1 until 12 rounds have been worked or to the desired cuff length.
NOTE: The omission or addition of 3 rounds of ribbing will change the leg length by approximately 0.5″/1.25 cm.
Leg
Then, work:
Set up round: K (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14], pm, k17, pm, k to end.
You will start working the Lace Panel over the 17 sts between markers.
Rnd 1: K to m, sm, (k1, yo, ssk, yo, sk2p, yo, k2t, yo) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 2 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: K to m, sm, (k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: K to m, sm, (k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k1) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DAY 2
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 7-24.
Rnd 7: K to m, sm, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 8 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 9-11-13-15: K to m, sm, k4, (yo, ssk, k2t, yo, k1) 2 times, k3, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 17: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k2t, yo, k5., sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 19: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 21: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 23: K to m, sm, k8, yo, ssk, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DAY 3
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 25-38.
Rnd 25: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 26 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 27: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 29: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 31: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 33: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 35: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 37: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DAY 4
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 39-49.
Rnd 39: K to m, sm, k8, yo, ssk, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 40 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 41: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 43: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 45: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, yo, sk2p, yo, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 47: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 49: K to m, sm, k3, yo, ssk, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k2t, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd.
DAY 5
Heel Flap
Remove BOR and work round 50.
Rnd 50: K to m, sm, k to m, sm, k the next (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts.
The heel flap will be worked flat across the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts. Put the previously worked (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] on hold.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
Using a color of your choice, work your heel flap as follows:
Row 1 (RS): *Sl1 purlwise wyib, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 purlwise, p to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 until (24, 28, 32) [36, 40, 44] rows have been worked.
The heel flap will measure approximately (2.25, 2.5, 3) [3.25, 3.5, 3.75)” / (5.7, 6.3, 7.6) [8.2, 8.9, 9.5] cm in length.
Turn Heel
Row 1 (RS): K (14, 16, 18) [20, 22, 24], ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyif, p4, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3: Sl 1wyib, k to 1st before the gap from the previous row, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1wyif, p to 1st before the gap from the previous row, p2tog, p1, turn.
Rep Rows 3-4 until all the heel flap sts have been used.
DAY 6
Gusset
Knit half of the heel flap sts+1, place BOR marker, if you are using more than 1 color, change yarn color. then k the remaining heel flap sts, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along edge of the heel flap, pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join. Work the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts (previously on hold) as follows:
Rnd 51: K to m, sm, k2, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k2, k2t, yo, k2, sm, k (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14].
Pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along the edge of the heel flap, k to end.
Work rounds 52-53.
Rnd 52: Knit.
Rnd 53: K to (7, 9, 11) [13, 15, 17] sts before m, k2tog, k to m, sm, k1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, sk2p, yo, k4, k2t, yo, k1, sm, k (5, 7, 9) [11, 13, 15], ssk, k to end.
Repeat Rnds 52-53 until there are (50, 58, 66) [74, 82, 90] stitches total on your needles.
DAY 7
Foot
Remove BOR, k to (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts before m, place BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 54-72.
Rnd 54 and all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 55: K to m, sm, (k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k1) 2 times, k1, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 57: K to m, sm, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 59: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 61: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 63: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 65: K to m, sm, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 67: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 69: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 71: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
DIRECTIONS for ๐ 12 Days of Christmas
Starts on December 26th.
Share your progress and join the festive knitting community using #AdventLaceSock2023.
Let’s create a tapestry of holiday joy together!
Here’s to unwrapping joy, one stitch at a time.
Warmly,
Arianna