I am not going to write out an entire sock pattern as I am sure you all have a favorite sock pattern that is now a no brainer.
This is just a simple idea for a very easy lace sock top:
CO multiples of 5 sts and do some k3, p2 ribbing for say 1 1/2 " then k1, YO, k2tog, p2 around and then k3, p2 around for the next 2 rows
next row you k2tog, YO, k1, p2 around and K3, p2 for the next 2 rows
Repeat
An easier variation is to CO multiples of 4 and do the k2,p2 ribbing.
Then next row you k2tog, YO, p2 around and then the k2, p2 for 2 rows
Repeat
This patterning can be continued down the instep or halted at the ankle.
Makes very impressive
looking socks very easily.
I am sure someone else has made these socks but I just re-invented them
for what I call my van
knitting.