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intermediate
SIZE
To fit average size woman’s foot. For larger size foot, use larger size
knitting needles or crochet hook. The length of the leg can be made longer
by knitting or crocheting the leg section an inch or two longer. In the
crocheted sock, the length of the foot can also be increased, making sure
the top and bottom of the foot are the same length.
MATERIALS
• LION BRAND Wool-Ease
2 balls in color of your choice.
• Size 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm) sets of double-pointed needles (dpns) for
smaller size (Size 7 (4.5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm) for larger size) OR SIZE TO
OBTAIN GAUGE.
GAUGE
For smaller size: 18 sts + 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) with smaller needles and
double strand.
For larger size: 16 sts + 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) with larger needles
and double strand.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE
Work with two strands of yarn held together throughout.
STITCH EXPLANATION
skp Slip 1 st, k 1 st, pass slip st over
SOCKS (Make 2)
Ribbing
With smaller dpns, cast on 32 sts (divided as foll: 10 sts on Needle #1,
12 sts on Needle #2, 10 sts on Needle #3). Join, work around in k1, p1 rib
for 12 rnds.
Leg
Change to larger dpns. Work in St st (k every rnd) until piece measures
6”.
Heel
Next rnd K8, put rem sts on Needle #2, turn.
Next row Slip 1, p7 plus 8 more sts from Needle #3. Divide instep sts
evenly on 2 dpns to be worked later. Work heel flap in St st for about 2
1/2”, always slipping first st of each row, ending with a RS row. Note
You should have 7 loops along the sides (1 loop for every 2 rows).
Turn heel
Next row Slip 1, p8, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row Slip 1, k3, skp, k1, turn.
Next row Slip 1, p4, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row Slip 1, k5, skp, k1, turn.
Next row Slip 1, p6, p2tog, p1, turn.
Next row Slip 1, k7, skp, k1, DO NOT TURN-10 sts rem.
Next rnd Pick up and k7 sts along side of heel plus 1 st at the
intersection of the needles. K across instep sts onto one needle. Pick up
and k 1 st at intersection at other side plus 7 sts along edge, plus k 5 sts
from heel onto same needle. Note Beg of rnd should be at center of
heel. Place the st on each side that picked up at intersection on instep
needle.
Next row On Needle #1, k sts; on Needle #2, skp at beg of needle and
k2tog at end of needle to dec those 2 extra sts (this prevents a hole that
may form at this place).
Gussets
Rnd 1 K to within 3 sts of Needle #1, k2tog, k1; on Needle #2, k across,
on Needle #3, k1, skp, k to end.
Rnd 2 K even.
Rep last 2 rnds until 32 sts rem. Work even in St st to desired length,
leaving about 1˝”-2” for toe shaping. (Note For Size 7 1/2 shoe, knit
to 7 3/4” from back of heel before starting toe shaping.)
Toe
Rnd 1 K to within 3 sts of Needle #1, k2tog, k1, on Needle #2, k1, skp,
k to within 3 sts of end, k2tog, k1; on Needle #3, k1, k2tog, k to end.
Rnd 2 K even.
Rep last 2 rnds until 16 sts rem. K first 4 sts of last rnd with Needle #3
and weave these 8 sts to 8 sts on instep needle.
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ABBREVIATIONS: |
beg = begin(ning)
foll = follow(s)(ing)
k = knit
p = purl
rem = remain(s)(ing) |
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = stockinette stitch
tog = together |
Wool-Ease (Article # 620) solid colors,
sprinkles, heathers, and twists come in 3 oz balls; prints, frosts, and
glitter/multi-colors come in 2.5 oz balls
Every effort has been made to have the knitting and
crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for
variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or
typographical mistakes.
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