Voronet is a monastery in Bukovina (Romania) painted in a unique kind of blue called now the “Voronetz blue”. The name might sound masculin, but these are very much WOMEN SOCKS. They are based on the Right Slant Rib free pattern on Vogue Knitting website. I’ve worked out the Left Slant Rib version and adapted the pattern to circular knitting. One strong advice - don’t work tight.
Be careful, I’ve put the socks on the wrong way around for the photographs! 
I know there’s a lot of crap for sale on Ravelry, I am offering this quality sock pattern for free, so I do expect some feed back on my pattern - please LEAVE A COMMENT, then download the pattern - PDF or DOC. Thank you!
Check out my other free socks pattern - Cascade of Leaves Socks
Nice socks. Simpl;e and well-constructed, these would be a pleasure to wear.
Comment by Karen W — September 27, 2009 @ 12:58 pm
Oh what lovely socks for my husband!
Comment by Sammy — September 27, 2009 @ 1:38 pm
Lovely design and just in time for October SKA KAL, too. I think my husband would approve of these socks, definitely guy friendly. I agree with you on the patterns for sale… seems like a lot of copy cat designs for sale. Thank you very VERY much for sharing your design with us
Comment by Kerrie — September 27, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
Like everyone else who has commented so far, I have several guy pals that I think this pattern will suit. I look forward to giving it a go.
Comment by Classicista — September 27, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
Lovely pattern. I can see it in charcoal for a man’s sock, also. Thanks for making this available.
Comment by Mary — September 27, 2009 @ 1:57 pm
These socks look like they will be fun to knit!! My needles are ready! Thanks for sharing your pattern!
Comment by Terri — September 27, 2009 @ 2:56 pm
Very nice socks. They look fun to knit and wear!
Comment by ellen — September 27, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
These are really great socks — well constructed and visually very appealing. My daughters will love a pair of these. And, I appreciate the background on the monastery — I will probably knit them in a similar blue so I can pass that on to them as well. Thank you for making the patter available!!!
Comment by Judi — September 27, 2009 @ 3:21 pm
Love the way the ribbing pops with the solid yarn. Looks like a great pattern!
Comment by Karen — September 27, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
I enjjoy knitting sock patterns like these. Thank you very much for the pattern.
Comment by Linda — September 27, 2009 @ 4:01 pm
Beautiful socks, and I love the story associated with them. I look forward to knitting them. Thanks so much!
Comment by Wendelin — September 27, 2009 @ 4:03 pm
These are lovely! Thank you for figuring out the left slant variation- it’s much appreciated!
Comment by Amy K — September 27, 2009 @ 4:07 pm
I love the simple, clean lines of your sock. Having the backstory of their inspiration is a bonus. These will definitely make it into my knitting bag. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful pattern. I’d be happy to share some of my wool sock stash, just e-mail me if you have something in mind and I’ll see what’s on hand. Pleasant knitting,
Scotlynn.
Comment by Scotlynn — September 27, 2009 @ 5:04 pm
Pretty socks! I like elegant designs.
Thank you!
Comment by Dee — September 27, 2009 @ 6:19 pm
thank you so much for sharing your huge talent again. these are absolutely gorgeous and so different from your first sock. it shows how broad your talent is.
Comment by risiko — September 27, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
Thank you for sharing this beautiful sock pattern. Very elegant and stylish, looking forward to knitting these!
Comment by Maria — September 28, 2009 @ 12:30 am
OMG. I totally love this sock. First of all, it’s texturally interesting WITHOUT HOLES…I live in Minnesota. This is important. Secondly, it’s texturally INTERESTING. I haven’t seen anything like it, it’s new, it’s fresh and I cannot wait to cast it on………..now I just NEED sock yarn in a solid. We just can’t have it all. Great job. Off to download and queue.
Comment by Shelly Dusek — September 28, 2009 @ 12:59 am
Is there a way to download this without having to purchase the rapid whatever that pops up. I thought I’d just get to download a regular pdf. I’m not having the best technical day…hope I’m not spreading it around. I submitted a post eariler…I thought….telling you why I loved this sock. If you didn’t get it, let me know and I’ll blow more sunshine your way
Comment by Shelly Dusek — September 28, 2009 @ 1:01 am
I’ve been to Voronetz and it’s the most beautiful monastery I’ve seen! I’m not much of a sock knitter but might give these a go as they look really good.
Comment by misha — September 28, 2009 @ 7:39 am
I saw these listed on Ravelry, and they’re just what I’ve been looking for! Thank you so much for sharing.
Comment by Jera — September 28, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
These are perfect socks. Interesting and yet not too fussy.
Comment by Julia — September 28, 2009 @ 10:29 pm
These are beautiful! Thanks for the pattern, I’m going to make them as soon as the current project is finished.
Comment by SusieQ — September 29, 2009 @ 8:56 am
These are beautiful. I like lattices.
Comment by kate — September 30, 2009 @ 7:30 am
What a beautiful pattern! Multumesc frumos!
Comment by Kathy — October 1, 2009 @ 4:30 am
Great socks - I’m starting them soon. Thanks sharing!
Comment by Jennifer Hamilton — October 1, 2009 @ 6:10 am
These will be perfect for my guy.
Comment by Cindi — October 1, 2009 @ 7:55 am
These are lovely! I think I might try them in a slightly variegated yarn. Thanks for sharing the pattern!
Comment by Robin — October 1, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
Nice socks for either a guy or gal! Thanks.
Comment by technikat — October 2, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
The sock patterns are very beautiful, however I am quite upset that I cannot download any of your sock patterns. I cannot understand why, and I have tried to download the patterns on at least four different computers but have not been sucessful at any attempt. Thanks, Patricia Johnson
Comment by patricia johnson — October 2, 2009 @ 11:03 pm
Good looking socks! Thanks for providing the pattern.
Comment by KathyR — October 3, 2009 @ 12:36 am
My son’s are gonna love these!!! Thank you for sharing your talent.
Comment by suzanne curry — October 3, 2009 @ 1:10 am
These socks are looking very nice! Thank you very much for providing the pattern.
Comment by Andrea — October 5, 2009 @ 4:07 pm
Great looking socks! They go right to the top of my queue!
Comment by BerlinBat — October 5, 2009 @ 6:35 pm
great looking socks.. thanks for sharing the pattern!
Comment by craftycarole — October 6, 2009 @ 4:37 am
Can’t wait to cast these on!
Comment by Robin Schriefer — October 7, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
These are such a great textured pattern. I can see this becoming a classic.
Comment by Rachel B — October 7, 2009 @ 11:23 pm
These socks are very classy! Great job!
Comment by janem — October 12, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
these will be my first sock knitting. wish me luck
Comment by meme — October 15, 2009 @ 1:13 am
a nice classic design.
Comment by arly — October 16, 2009 @ 9:49 pm
unfortunately I can’t download the pattern, it times me out as I still have dial up.
Comment by arly — October 16, 2009 @ 9:53 pm
click on “free user”…
Comment by tia — October 17, 2009 @ 10:12 am
I love the socks, and it will be a pleasure to knit them. Thank you for sharing the pattern with me.
Comment by Desiree — October 25, 2009 @ 8:35 pm
Love the pattern. Wish I could download it.
Comment by Den — November 1, 2009 @ 7:15 pm
What a lovely pattern!
Comment by ikkinlala — November 1, 2009 @ 7:29 pm
These socks look gorgeous! Can’t wait to try them. Thank you so much for sharing!
Comment by Jacqui — November 25, 2009 @ 1:42 am
Beautiful socks, lacy texture without the holes! Thank you for sharing the pattern!!!
Comment by Michele — December 1, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
I am using the same right slant rib pattern in a hat-
Though I am slanting right, thanks for posting the left- and in-the- round variations for the stitch pattern.
Comment by Lisa — December 22, 2009 @ 11:07 pm
Wishing you a happy and blessed 2010!!!!. Gypsy Purple–Chamara
Comment by Gypsy Purple-Chamara — December 31, 2009 @ 6:33 am
I hope I can download this pattern as it is so eye catching. It looks like quite a challenge!
Comment by pwyarnlady — January 8, 2010 @ 4:52 am
Love the look of these socks and the color as well. I really must try knitting them. Thank youl
Comment by Alice — January 29, 2010 @ 2:37 am
Looks like a fun pattern to knit with a solid or color changing yarn..I have so much sockyarn and can’t wait to start this pattern. Thanks for sharing!!
Comment by Ellen — February 3, 2010 @ 9:01 pm
good evening! how nice to see these sox as i’m browsing through the web looking at sox patterns. i like the solid look, and know they would look just as good as ankle sox.
i appreciate your sharing!
Comment by Rita Goshorn — February 14, 2010 @ 4:28 am
Nice socks!
Comment by Elin — March 4, 2010 @ 1:19 am
Lovely socks. I have some beautiful red sock yarn that’s been waiting for the right pattern. This is it! Thanks for making the pattern available, and for free.
Comment by Shirley U. — March 8, 2010 @ 11:41 pm
I love these socks and they look do-able.
Comment by Cecelia — March 9, 2010 @ 6:23 am
Can’t wait to start knitting away. I’m a male and I think they would look great in light brown.
Comment by Paul — April 16, 2010 @ 9:26 pm
These socks just look great, i love them.
Comment by Gudrun — May 14, 2010 @ 6:26 pm
anxiious to try this intriquing pattern
Comment by dianna — June 15, 2010 @ 1:25 pm
I love that you show so many pictures. Every possible view is shown. Great pattern. I love it. This calls for a shopping trip to the yarn shop.
Thank you!!
Comment by Patsy Hewitt — June 15, 2010 @ 10:32 pm
love the socks, thank you so much for making your patterns avaiable, i can’t wait to get started(my son’s already called dibs on the 1st pair!)
Comment by Femke van B — August 16, 2010 @ 3:13 pm