Favorite Socks 2 BBrinraltecce Diecsieaty from INTERWEAVE 3INTRODUCTION Units first deicacle of pulllcation, latenseave Knitshas published dazens of sock -dsigns. The second issue published in the Spring of 1997, included our frst'sock ‘pattem by sock designer extraordisiteé Nancy Bush) 2 lovely ‘palrof Estonian Ingpyed lace soles called Melis’: Socks For the fst Few years, cocks appsatedl ‘sporadically, but se0n We realized thae these were among the most nopularpro}- “ects each issue, And why wouldnt they be? Besides the practical benefits socks. ‘are portable, useful tively quick afd almost universally wearable—there’s both) [suriouis pleasure: and primal amert in covering your feet {ar those of someone you ‘cally ike) with thousanls of knitted stitches, Inferweave knits ond other Interweave publications have offered patterns for knitted socks plain arid fancy, eminently practical ‘and alguatly decadent, tracitionatand flodert, Thess socks are mods top-clown, banyor-up side-o-sile and in every “stitch pattern imaginable Overthe yeats. many of these patterns have become ‘unavailable as the orginal sues ‘Went olit-of print although the socks therrselves 316 tines: Foy this collection. weve chosen seventcen of our favorite desians, some of which ete published befote many-currert readers frét picked lip needles and yath VoL find socks from od i¢aves, he das Socks, and patterns frommare recent istics, [Even the most dedicated readers of rt probably havent seen the Anniversary ralho by Nancy Bushy which appeared in the tenth anniversary sue of Kos! ‘Sister publication Piece ot the clever Two Yarn Reésaleable Socks from anther sie publication, SpIC-OFT And because we carr resist an opportunity to.create sore fier casscs| ‘wee included ss entirely new sock pattems, soeven ifyou have evety issue of Kits since 1996, you're sure to find nee Inspiration. This blencaf new projects and old favorites wil ees your feb Niying and your feet watm, Look throuith the pagesof this book and share our wenderat the inge- Dito sack knitters everywhere:rere ere ee er ee eee eee Evelyn A. Clark Simple khit and purl Sti yes are bordered by a neat twisted rib in thase easy UNIS CSOCKS With teto appeal. The smart stitch pattern, a combina- tion of knits, putls, and knit-through-the-backloops, is manageable for a FINISHED Size ‘About ?(7)(18[185]es) fot ceurferen cand (10) (235 [255] on) fat length To ta woman an Note:The sibed pattern is ey castic— both ines hve thesame sre of stiches in the leg YaRy Fgerng- weighty sn (CVCAATSuperFjadh ae ere roy Socks 75% wont 28% nylon: 203 187 ml Sg): 2(a)bal. Shoumin #54905 egatablue and #54083 ba NEEDLES Sine 2(25 must double ponte pe). Adjusted self neessayto obtain the caret gauge. inning sock knitter Comfortable and classic, they'll be instant favorites. Norions Narkersmptapesiry needle, Gauce ‘WGstithes ane 22 rounds =2" (em) nstocknettestch worked ia the round, Sritett GUIDE Instep Pattern (multiple-of 8 sts + 2) Ag 142, though back oop it) p, KC fom endp. Anil 2 *P2)41 plage end inet 3: (PAIL pl K2-p1. Arbre fom nap At P21 Kp i ep fom end p2 Hepeatinés-forpater, 5 1fygee Lae Leg Loosely CO 64 sts: Arrange sts evenly on ‘4 pn, place marker (pm, and join for ‘working in the md, being careful not to owist sts, Ribbing Red 7:Purl Rind 2: {2, pl, tbl rep from * Rind 3:°P2, kl, pl, 2, lsfeb from * Work Rnds 2 and 3 atoral of times— 1S: mds total. Cont as fal: Rid 1: *P2, kit, po Rll rep from”, Rind 2: *P2, Kl, 94, ep from * Rind 3: "2, kit, pi, k2, pl, kItbs rep from” Rnd: *P2, ki), pl, k2, 91 kis rep from, Rep these 4 rnd 17 (19) times total, ending with ind 4—piece measures about 8(84)' 205 (2LS}cm) from CO. Heel Heel Flap 15, turn work around, 8! pivise with yarr In front (wy), p29—30 heel sts.centered at back of leg: rem 34.sts will be worked later ‘for instep Work 30 heet sts back and forth invraws as fol Row 1(RS) ‘SI 1 puvite with yam in back (wobi ki: rep fiom * Row 2; (WS) SI | puvise wy, 2% Rep these 3 rows 15(17) times total, then work Rew | ance more—I5 (17}chain sts along each selvedge exige: heel flap measures about 24 214)" (65 [7] ern) lang. 12, KI through back loop (kitbl), pl, Turn Heel Wark short-raws to:shape heel as fol Row 1: (WS) SI | pwiseswyf pl6, p2t09, 91, tum work. Row 2: (R5)'SI 1 wise wy), k5, 95k, I, turn Row 3:51 1 wise wyf, 96, p2teg. pI, turn. Cont in this manner, working | more st before deceach row untitall heel sts have been worked —18 heel sts rem, Shape Gussets Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejain for working in the rncéas folk Rnd 1:With Needle (needle holding hee! st), pick up and knit 17 (19) sts along edge.ol heel flap; with Needle. 2 and Needle 3, work Rnd 1 of instep pat (soe Stitch Gulde) across 34 Instep sts; with Needle 4, pick up and knit 17 (19) sts along other edge of heel flap, then knit first 9.heel sts from Needle 1 again — 86 (90) sts total: 26 (28) sts each on Needle |.and Needle 4: 16 sis on Needle 2 1Batsion Needle 3 Rad begins at center of heel Rnd 2: On Needle |, k9, k17 (19) through back loops:on Needie 2 and Needle 3, cont in instep patt as established; on Needle 4, KI7 (19) through baek loops, ka, Rnd 3:On Needle 1, knit 1 last 2 sts, k2i09. on Needle 2 and Needle 3) contin instexs att a5 established; an Needie4, ssk, knit to end—2 sts dec, Rnd4:0n Needle 1. knit;on Needle 2 and Needle 3, cont in instap patt; on Needle 4, knit, Favorite SocksEL LE EL EL LL eg eeJAA AAA Ann Budd Linen right sound like en unusual choice for a sock, but this menno/ linen blend. brings out the best in both fibers. The softness, stretch, and memory of the fine wool create a comfortable sock that holds its shape. With a simple openwork ribbed cuff, these anklets are perfect summer socks. Begin the cuif‘on the largest-size needle, then switch to the meditim size at the halfway point to allow the lace trim to fold over, then work the heel, foot, and toe with the smallest size. Finish off the lace cuff with a crocheted picot edge. FINISHED SIZE Aboot 685" (17 [21-5}em) foot deeunfeenceand 79%" (181281 foot length Tota child (woman). Note Toma ‘hesockslarger or salle, use needles one ar two sizes lager ‘rsmaller and lengthen o shorten the foatas necessary. YARN ‘Sportweight yarn (CYCA 2Fine Spomar ere Lovet Sales Metin Tstan 40% merino, 60% ‘Soe 250 yd [29 m)/100 9): #60 sage, 1 (2) seins. NEEDLES Lace catt—sies and 3 (35 and 3.25 mm: setof4dauble- printed (dpe. Foot—size 2(3 mm set of dpn Adjust. seedless fnecessary to obtain the camect gauge- NOTIONS Marker Cm tapestry needle sie FS (3.75 mm) codhet hook. GAUGE ‘Esttchesand 19 rounds = 2" (Sm) instocknertesich worked in the ound one mm)ncedies. STITCH GUIDE 22 Openwork Rib (multiple of 4 sts) ‘ancl: “42, yo, sk rep for * Rnd 2: "20g, yo, K2;rep fram *, Repeat Rs} and2for pattern. id } 101}Cuff Holding two size 4 3.5 mm) needles too, loosly CO 44 (56) sts. Carefully remove second needle from CO, arrange sts as evenly as possible on 3 dpn, place marker (pr), and jin for working in the md, being careful not to twist sts, Knit | md, Work 2.2 openwork rib (see Stiteh Guide) fora total of 10 (12) inds. Change to size 3.8.25 mm) needies and cont as established for 10 (12) more nds—piece measures about 24 GY 5 [75] cm) from GO. Change to size 2 mm) needles and purl | ind for cuff fold line, Bring yarn to front between needles, to purl, wrap this st by bringing yarn to back between needles and return slipped st to left needle, Turn cuff inside out so that WS of lace patiern is outward. RS of remainder of sock ‘will correspond to WS of lace patt so that slips first st of next ind a the RS of lace will show on the outside of the sack when the cuffs folded down. Rnd begins at back of leg, Newt md:*K1, pl;rep from * toend, Rep the last rnd until piece measures 2% (3)" (65 [75] em) ftom purled fold line, The ribbing will help hold the sock up and will be concesled by the lace section when the cuffis folded down, Leg ‘Change to St st and knit 7 (9) mds. Heel Heel Flap 11 (4), tui work so WSs facing, st 1 Pwise with yarn in front (wyf), p21 (27)— 22 (28) heel sts centered at back of leg; em 22 (28) sts will be worked later for instep. Work 22 (28) heel sts back and forth in rows as folk FavortTe Socks aWR Row 1: (RS) "SI kwise with yam in back (reyb), KI;tep from * to end of row. Row 2: (WS) SI 1 pwise wyf, purl to end, Rep Rows 1 and 2 until a total of 22 (28) rows have been worked—I1 (14) chain sts ateach selvedge edge. Turn Heel \Work short-tows to shape heel as fol Row 1:(25) K13 (16), ss, kl, turn work, Row 2: (WS) 5 1, p5, p2tog, pl, turn. Row 3: $I 1, knit to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, sk (1 st from each side of gap), I, turn. Row 4: 5 1, purl 10 1 st before gap formed ‘on previous row, p2tag (I st from each side of gap), pl, turn Rep Rows 3.and 4 until all heel sts have been worked—14 (16) heel sts rem. Shape Gussets Fick up sts along selvedge edges of heel ‘lap and rejoin for working in the md as folk Rnd 1: With Needle 1, ki4 (16) heel sts, then pick up and knit 12 (15) sts along edge of heel flap; with Needle 2,22 (28) instea sts; with Needle 3, pick up and knit 12 115) sts along other edge of heel flap, then knit the first 7 (®) heel sts from’ Nisedic | sesin—60 (74) sts total: 19 (23) sts e2chon Needle 1 and Needle 3, 22 (28) on Needle 2. Rind begins at of heel. Rind ZOn Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2t0g, hieeie 2, knit; on Needle 3, K1, ss, iene to end —2 sts decid, Sed E Kit, nd 3 until—44 (56) sts tem, Foot Cont even in St st until piece measures 5M (7¥4)" (145 [19] cm} from beck of heel, or about 114 (2) (3.2 [5] cm) less than desired total foot lenath. Rearrange sts necessary so that 11 (14) sole sts are on Needle 1, 2228) instep sts are on Needle 2, andi rem 11.04) sole sts are on Needle 3, Toe Rnd 1: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1;on Needle 2, ki, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, KI; on Needle 3, ki, ssk, knit to end—4 sts dec’d. Rnd 2: Knit, Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 24 (28) sts rem. Rep Rind | every rnd until 12 sts rem, Knit the sts from Needle | onto the end of Needle 3—6 sts each on 2 needles. Finishing Cut yarn, leaving a 12° (305 em) tal Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (Gee Glossary, page 123) 10 graft sts tog Crocheted Edging With RS of lace patt facing, join yarn to center back of cuff Work 1 md of picot crochet ee Glossary, page 121-122, for crochet instructions) along CO edge as fol work 1 scin each of next 4 CO sts, ch 3, sl stin same sc at base of ch; tep from *. Fasten off last st. For the socks shown here, the ch-3 picots are aligned with the more solid columns of the lace pat. Weave in loose ends, Block lightly, tOhyWOU ead from the Spring 2004 tsueof Inteneeae KoiMOPAR AMP PMP WP WP RPE RMP Q A Qa Evelyn A. Clark Asimple lace pattern waves back and farth along the length of these socks, Cteating @ lavely and comfortable sock that designer Evelyn Clark finds particularly soothing to knit: The socks can be started with a ferninine scalloped:-rib border, as shown, or with a simple knit one, purl one rib for a more tailored laok. Either way, you'll love them! FINISHED SIZE NOTIONS About 7" (am foot creumference and 9*(23 cm) foot Markers apesty need, length. Tota woman. Nore Tomalethesackslageror GAUGE ssmallet, use needles one ortwosites anjerorsmallerand 18 slitches and 25 rounds =” (5 cn) in stocknetetteh Fenatienorshorten the font asnecessary. ‘worked thereund YARN Nore Fingering weg yarn CHCA Super Fine. Thelacepattemstretches—to getan accurate length Shor hare Lom’ Laces ShepherdSack GoRisupentash measurement putan he soakorstretcit sigh | wool, 204% nylons 215 yd [196 ml/50.g): #44N5 old rose, ‘widthwise when measuring. 1 2sleins i NEEDLES | ‘Sine 1.25 mn): setofSdouble-pined (pe. Adjust. | ‘needle sie fnecessarytoobtaln the comect gauge. | J} ;Leg Loosely CO 64 sts. Arange sts evenly on 4 dpn (16 sts on each need), place marker (om) and jain for working in the ind, being careful not to twist sts, Choose scalloped ‘edging option (shown here) or ribbed top ‘option as fol: Scalloped Edging Option Work Rnds 1-14 of Scalloped Edging chart. Ribbed Top Option Work in kl, pl rib for 11 rds, Next md *P1, 6, pl; rep from *. Both Options Work Rnd 1-20 of Waving Lace chart 3 times, then work nds 1-10. once more—piece measures about 6%" (16.5 cm) from CO, Heel Heel Flap ‘Tum work and p32 heel sts onto 1 dpn. Rem 32 sts will be worked later for instep, Work 32 heel sts back and forth in rows as fall Row 1:(AS) *SI 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), ki; rep from *. Row 2: WS) SI 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyP, purl toend, Rep these 2 rows 18 more times, then work Row 1 again—26 chain sts at each selvedge edge; heel flap measures about 2H 65 cm) long. Turn Heef Work short-1o¥s to shape heel as fol Row 1: (WS) SI 1 pwise wyf, pl6, p2tog, pl, turn, (RS) SI pwvise wyb, k3, 6k, tum. : SI | pwise wryf, pd, p2tog, pl, tun 1 wise wyb, KS, sek, KI, turn, ‘Cont in this manner, working 1 move st before dec each row unti all of the sts have been worked—18 sts rem, Shape Gussets Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for warkingiin the ind as fol Rnd 1: With Needle | (needle holding heel sts), pick up and knit 20 sts along selvedge edge of heel flap; divide instep sts equally between Needle 2 andl Needle 3 (if they arent already) and cont across instep sts in lace patt as estab> lished (beg with Rnd 17; with Needle 4, pick up and knit 20 sts along other selvedge edge of heel lap, then knit fst 9 heelsts from Needle 1 again—90 sts total FavoRITE Socks Sebait 29siseach on Needle | and Needle 4; 16 sts each on Needlle 2 and Needle 3. Rnd begins atcenter of heel. nd 2: On Needle 1, k9, £20 through back ‘oops itbll; on Needle 2 and Needle 3, cont in lace patt as established; on he 4, k20 tbl, 2. Rnd 3: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, K2t09, kl;on Needle 2 and Needle 3, cont in ‘sce patt as established; an Needle 4,1, ssk knit to end—88 sts rem. Rnd 4: On Needle 1, knit; on Needle 2.and Needle 3, cont in lace patt: on Needle 4, ands 3 and 4 until 64 sts rem—I6 sts each needle. Feot Cort even in patt as established (work sts = Needle 2 and Needle 3 in lace patt; work =n Neadie I and Needle 4 in Stst) until ‘Sot measures about 714" (19cm) from sockof heel or about 1¥F° B.8 cm) less cles Designs from Interweave than desired total foot length, ending with aneven-numbered md of lace patt, (To accommodate tendency of lace to stretch, tryon sock or stretch it horizontally when measuring) Toe Rnds 1 and 3: Knit. Rnd 2:0n Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2t0g, ki;on Needle 2, KI, ssk, knit to end; on Needle 3, knit to last 3 sts, k2t09, kI:0n. Needle 4, kl, ssk, knit to end—60 sts rem, Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 32 sts rem. Work Rnd 2 only until 12 sts rem, K3 sts from Needle 1 onto Needle 4; slip 3 sts from Needle 3 onto Needle 2-6 sts each on 2 needles. Finishing ‘Cut yarn, leaving 2 12° (30.5 em) tail “Thread tail on tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (see Glossary, page 123) 10 join sts tog. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly { 107 1197= from the Winter 2003 issue of Iarerweave Kats AT aD a a aT TY a ea a atPriscilla Gibson Roberts After researching the methods Eastern European folk knitters use to work seamiless:intarsia ih the round, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts continues to discover New techniques. These footiets are worked from toe to cuff in typical Eastern style. Unlike most seamless intarsia designs, the color work is limited to the instep. Instructions for working this type of intarsia are given on page 111 FINISHED Size ‘About 8194) (21 [24 cm) fat cicunference and 64 (8 (17 [205 er footlength To ita woman (man) YARN ‘Worsted weight yan (CYCA 4 Mei), Shown here: Classic Elite Waterspun (100% felted mer 136 (12 m50 0): #5046 bve spruce (MC), 2stens #5006 pa asl (dak purple) anc #5035 fern gee, kein ath Nowe This yarn hasbeen iscontiwedsustitute the ight spun worstec-weiht yarn of your chi NEEDLES Siae (3.5 rm:se ofS deube-pointd (pn). Adustneedle self iecessary a obtain the omect gauge. NoTions Marker (mitapestry needle, Gauce ‘stitches and 20 ons =2" (Semin stocknettesiteh worked inthe round. | 109 Srrrcn Seep ‘Slip 3 stsindividually kwise, rewum these 3 sts to left needle, and prlthem tog though ther backloaps, NOTES © rk. asample team the intr tecalque descrbedon age 1 before begining th fates. © While clr standing the patter an theinstep band use Shortens of contrasting elo yarnsintead ofall this allowsyouto pl ech stand fee othe others as you Aseltand wil educetanging, © If working the intarsia section while color stranding the design seems overwhelming, work the intarsia section ete in the background col, then ad the clr workin duplicate stitch. DEWein Rep Rinds 3.and 4 until 64 (68) sté rer 15 (I7}stseach on Needle 1 and Needle 4; 16 sts on Needle 2 12 sts on Needle 3 Foot Cont.as established (work instep pat on Needle 2 and Needle 3; work St on Needle | and Needle 4) until piece measutes about 7% (8)" (19 [20.5] cm) from back of heel, or about 13% (2) (45 [Shem) fess than desired total foot length, Toe Knitallsts.on nextnd, and atthe same time reddstribute ste so that there ave 16 (7) sts bn each needie, with the instep sts evenly divided between Needle 2.and Needle 3 and the sole sts evenly divided between Needle 1 and Needle 4 Timeless Deans from tmeryeove Rind 7; Gn Needle tio ast 3st6,k2109, on Need 2k, sc, knit to-and of needle on Need init to last 3:sts, k2tog, kon Needlo-4 kl ss, knitto end of needle Astsdectd, Rind 2: Knit. Rep Rds | and 2 until 32 sts rem. Rep Find T every rnd unl 16 sts sem. With Needia4, knit 4'stson Needle 14! 4.sts ram Needle 3 onto Needle 2—8 sts each an 2 needies, Finishing Cut yarn leaving 12" (30.5) tal Thiead tallon a tapestry needle anid use the Kitchener st (see Glossary, page toatl sts tog, Weave in loose ends Block lightly' not BB cxipupe [Ey femgreen By lac spruce ] plant on WSs fiheaindeaes cad end man oman Toe ‘With waste yarn, MC, and using the invisible method (see Glossary, page 121), provision- ally €O 29 (33) sts. Work short-rows as foll Knitto last st (leave last st unworked), turn, backward yo (ee ‘Hee! and Toe Construc. tion” on page 27), purl to lastst leave last st Unworked), turn. "Yo a8 usual fom front to back), knit to 1 st before yo, turn, backward Yo, putlto 1 st before yo, turn. Rep from * until there are 11 (13) stsbet yarnovers, ending with a WS row. Turn, With RS facing, yyo.as usual k11 (13) to first yo, correct mount of yo (so that leading side of loop ison the frontof the needle), k2tog (yo and next st), tum. Backward ya, p12 (14) to firstyoon left needle, ssp (yo and next st; see Glossary, page 125)."*Turn, yo as usual, knit to fist yo of 2 yos, correct mount of yo loop as before, k3teq (2 yos plus the next st), turn. Backward yo. pull to first yo of 2 yos, sssp 2 yos and the next st; see Stitch Guide}, Rep from ** Until all sts have been worked, ending with a WS row—the last 2 tuins will produce 1 yo ateach end of needle, Carefully remove waste yarn from provisional CO and place 29 (33) live sts onto 2 dpn. Knit 1 rd, elimi- nating the yos by warking k2tog 10 join first ‘yo with first picked-up st from waste yarn, knit to last yo, 8k (see Glossary, page 122) 10 Join last picked-up st to rem yo—58 (66) sts. Foot Place marker (pm) to indicate beg of md at side af foot. Cont even until piece measures about 4¥4 (5) (1 [14 cm) ftom toe, or about 214 (6.5 cm) less than desired length from tip of longest toe te ankle point. Working intersia pattern as described an page 117, work Rows 1-22 of Instep chart. Heel ‘The heel is worked in short-rows ike the toe, beg with the underside of the heel using sts from the sole, not the sts used forthe instep pratt section, With MC, wark tasole sts, place 29 (33) sole sts onto 1 neadie for ease in working, Rem 29 (33) stitches will be worked later for instep. Work sole sts as fol: Knit Favorire Socks Ee = = = = = = = = = = — = = = = = = 5 DTWIN The Ultimate Intarsia Technique When you fave rexhed the location of your chosen pattern band, divide the stitches on four Adouble-pointed needles i they are not already in this arangement) 25 follows: two needles to bold the instep stiches and two needles to bold the sole sitches With main colar, pos back across the sale stiches just vere (Figure 1. The main color yam is now at the tafway point ofthe ound, Hol the work with the main clor sole yam hanging from the lft side when viewed with the instep facing you, fin ‘he background colo for instep chart at the rat Sie ofthe work, the point where the raw org rally began, and knit across the instep stiches (Figure 2; fr the project shom, this is Row 1 of the chart Rotate the work so both yams are naw hanging fom the rightsice when viewed with the sal facing yu. Twist instep andsleyrnsaround ech other at the side, then work back ass the wrong side af the instep stitches (gue 3: for the project shown, hn across on-wrong side for ow 2of char) With the oles facing you and the sole yam already secured by having been last sole st (leave last st unworked), turn, yO, purl to last st (leave last st unworked), turn. Warkas for toe from * until there ate 11 (13}sts bet yarnovers, ending with a WS row. Tum. With RS facing, yo as I] (13) to Fist yo, correct mount of yo, k2tag (yo and next st), turn. Backward vo, p12 (14) to fst yo on left needle, ssp fyo 1 st, Work as for toe from ** until n worked, ending with a WS. t 2 turns will produce | yo at <4 of heel needle Timeless Des igus. from Interweave twisted with the instep yar, kit acrass the sole stitches (Figure 4) Both yarns are againat the original begining ofthevound,Rotatethe works bath yams arebangig romtheriahtside when viewed wth the instep pater facing you. Cone as falls: ‘Step 4: Cross yams at side, purl across sole stitches fo wrong sie. ‘Step 2: Knit acs instep stiches on right side according to chart—1 rund completed. Step 3 Twist yams at side, purl across instep suthes on wreng sifeaccordingtochat. Step 4: Kal across sole stiches on rg side— Zrounds completed; kath working yarns ae back ‘at the riginal beginning ofthe ound, fepeat theses steps unt instep pater complete. For the project shown, the st instep row Row 22 af chart (knitacns instep stitches onthe wong side ‘with bacotound colon To complete theround, work _acrassthe ol stitches with main colors given in ‘Step 4. 6rek ff the instep color,and continue inthe ound with main color according tot Cuff With MC, knit 1 md, eliminating yos as for toe—58 (66) sts. With MC, purl 1 md (1 garter ridge completed), Work 4 more garter ridges (knit 1 ind, purl 1 md) in the foll color order: 1 green, | purple, | green, 1. MC. With MC BO all sts, Finishing ‘Weave in loose ends. Lightly steam-block. fin}Anon inintrtnnnn — bang = be LOA Sandy Cushman: ‘These comfortable roll-top socks are an adventure in unusual construc tion: they can be knitted from the toe up or the cuff down, end they feature an ‘afterthought heel” worked from held stitches after the rest of the sock is completed, To make the mirrored spiral, the color pattem is worked in the opposite direction on the second sock. FINISHED SIZE About 8 (8 [205] moot ceumference and about {10 (28.5125 Shem) eotlength. To ta woman (nan). YARN Sportwightyarn(CYCA #2 Fin Shown ere Pmout eck eaton Country 8B (100% washable wok 106 97 miS09)-F18 red MC), 2 tals #9215 grayish ee, I al mouth Cleckheaton Tapestry (10% washable woo 109100 50985 multicolored (0,1 bal ote The contas-colar yar has been discontinue substttethesportweight yashabe wool ofyour choice. NEEDLES Size 5(375mmt set of double-pointe dpa Aust needle sie feces tobain the conectqaune Notions Sevll amount of ontasting waste yarn markers: tapesty neh Gauge ‘attchesand rows ‘nbc stiches (5 cm inslipstitch pattem, (Sco) bocked Sriten Guipe Slip-Stitch Pattern imultiple of 4 sts) nds 1 and 2 With (C,*3, rep frm rds 3 and 4: WIth MG sl, 43,3 nepfiom * end, Roe Sand 6: With €C kis, “3,311 epfiom *endk2- Rds 7 and 8:Weh MK, K2, 1,431 rep rom % end ‘Repeat ds 1-Bfor a ght faning pate, ‘Warkthe opposite direction nds 8-1) fora left leaning patra, Nores "© Rounds begin a theinsde ofthe foot ence, the instep stitehesare worked ist forthe ight sock andthe ole stitches are worked star the et sakto place “seam” (colar canges atinside offe, where they areleast ntieable. © color changes, always bring the neu yar dner the old topreventholes. fatSetup for Working in the Round Tosetup for working inthe round, pick ypand init 6 ts along each seledge edge and 4 sts along (0 edge of beginning rectangle. Toe-Up Version Right Sock Toe With red, CO 4 sts. Beg with a kat row, work these 4 sts in Stst for 9 rows. With RS facing, use 3 other dpn ta pick up and knit 6 stsalong one side edge, 4 sts across CO. edige, and 6 sts along other side edge (see box above), then knit the frst 2 sts from the otiginal 4—20 sts total. Place marker (pm) and join, arranging sts so that there are 5 stson each of dpn and placing a second marker between the 10th and 11th sts. Shape Toe Beg with red and alternating 2 mds ted ‘with 2 mds green, inc as fll: Rnds 1,3, 5, 7-and 9: Knit Rnds 2,4,6,8,and 105 KI, M1 (see Glos- sary, page 124), knit to 1 st before m, Mt, 2, MI, knit to T st before m, MI, KI — 44 sts incid each rnd; 40 sts after Find 10. Rad 11:Koit | Size small only: Rnd 12:K1, Mi, knit to | st before m, Mm, knit to end—42 sts, Rnd 13:Krit Rnd 14: Knit tom, kl, MI, knit to | st before m, Mi, kl—da sts, Size large only: Rnd 12:1, M1, knit to 1 st before m, Mi, k2, MI_knit to 1 st before m, MI, kI—44 sts, Rnd 13: Knit Rnd 14:K1, Mi, knit to 1 st before m, Mi, knit to end—46 sts Rnd 15: Knit Rnd 16: KI, MN, knit to 1 st before m, Mi, knitto end—a8 sts. Foot Knit 0 2) mds red. Break off green, Join multicolored yarn and work Rds 1-8 ‘of slip-stitch patt (see Stitch Guide) until e measures about 7 (714! (18 {19} em) from beg, or about 2% 2s" 65 165}ern) less than desired total foot length {including hee!) ending with an even= numbered rnd. Mark Heel Opening Cont in patt across fist 22 (24) sts for instep, drop main yarn, With contrasting waste yarn, k22 (24) sts for heel, then ‘drop contrasting yarn and work these 22 (24) sts again with main yarn. Knit to end of ind, Note; De-not work lip-st patt on the 22 (24) heel sts for 2 rnds, Resune patt on all sts on the next odd-numbered nd of pat. FAVORITE SOOKS TTTLeg Cont in pat until piece measures about 5 cm) less than desired total length 10 top, Border It 2 rds red, knit 2 mds green) 3 times— ‘6 stripes. With red, knit § rds, BO all sts @ dpn through the 22 (24) sts.on each ‘oF the waste yarn, then carefully remove ste yarn as illustrated below. Arrange sts. that there are 11 (12) leq sts on each of pn and 11 (12) foot sts on each of 2 other jon—44 (48) sts total. With ted and beg at gap between the leg and foot sts, pick nit 2 sts in gap, k22 (28), pick up it 4 sts in the gap on the other side, en the 2nd and 3rd picked p st, #22 (24) then pick up and knit 2 stsin first gap—S2 (56) sts total, Place m and Ki, sok, knit 10 3 sts from next m, k2tog, placing m betw ep from *~4 sts decd, Alternating with 2 mds red, dec in this herd 7 times total—24 ien dec every md until 12 sts Pa ae Remove Waste Yarn from Heel Opening vive from Interweave Finishing \With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, use the Kitchener st (see Glossary, page 123) ogra rer sts tog, Weave in loose endl Block lightly Toe-Up Version Left Sock Works for right sock, but work slip-stitch patt in the opposite direction (finds 8-1) and mark the heel opering on the fist 22.24) sts oF the ind,jue y Leg-Down Version Right Sock Leg ‘With red, loosely CO.44 (48) sts. Arrange sts evenly on 4 dpn, place marker (pm), and join for working in the md, being careful not to twist sts. Border Knit 5 mds. [Knit 2 rnds green, knit 2 nds. ted] 3 times. Beg with Rnd 1, work slip= stitch patt (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 544 (6)" (14 [15] cm) from beg, or desired length to ankle bone, ending with an even-numbered rnd. Mark Heel Opening ‘Contin patt across first 22 (24) sts for instep, drop main yarn, With contrasting waste yarn k2? (24) sts for heel, then drop contrasting yarn and work these 22 (24) sts again with main yam. Knit toend of md. Note: Do not work slip-st patt on the 22 (24) heel sts for 2 rnds. Resume patt ‘on all sts on the next odd-numbered row of chart Foot ‘Cont in pat until piece measures about 2 @14)" 6 [6.5] em) less than desited total foot length Toe ‘Alternating 2 rds red with 2 mds qreen, dec as folk Rnds 1,3, 5, 7,9, and t1:Knit. Rnds 2, 4, 6,8, 10, and 12:1, ssk, knit to im, k2tog,k2, sk, knit to m, k210g, kl— 44 sts decd each ind; 20 (24) sts rem after Rnd 12, Size small onl Rnds 13 and 14: Knit, dec 4 stsas before— 12st rem after ind 14. Rnd 15: Knit Size large only: Rnd 13: Knit Rnds 14, 15, and 16: Knit, dec 4 sts.as before—12 sts rem after Rnd 16. Rnd 17: Knit Both sizes: Break yarn, leaving @ long tail. With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, use the Kitchener st (see Glossary, page 123) to graft sts tog, Heel ‘Works for toe-up version. Leg-Down Version Left Sock Work as for right sock, but work slip-stitch patt in the opposite direction (Rnds 8-1) and mark the heel opening on the first 22 (24) sts of the rnd. Finishing ‘Weave in loose ends. Block lightly. Favor |Ocks TTee av uae iva ana TErica Alexander learned to knit more than twenty years age but waited ten years to knit her fist ‘sock Since then, she's “alvays gota pairon the needles’ and boasts thal she hasnt worn a store- bought sock for years Jennifer L. Appleby designs knitwear with a view. Cf Bish Columbia “wilderness" outside hee windows, Her days are kept busy running her yarn shop, adding to her Woollen Earth leaflet collection {which sels in shops throughout North America, ‘and designing for magazines and books. Vit her ‘website at wirwtherioolenearthicom. Arm Budd lavesto kritand especially loves to kait ‘socks. She is a bookeditor for intenveave Press and ‘autlior of the Krittershlandy Book series, ‘Nancy Bush has passion for traditional hand- ‘iting which fas encouraged her passion for knitting socks, Her designs and articles have -2ppeared in intenweave Kris, Vogue knit, Aritiers,and Piecelork She owns The Wooly ‘Wesl,armailorder and oniine yarn source. She's the author of FolkSocks, Fak Rniteing in Estonia, Aniting on the Road, anc Knitting Vintage Sacks, all ‘published by Interweave Press. _BvelyirA, Clark ives in Seattle, Washinaton, where ‘she enjoys finding new iiays to make holes in her ritting, Sandy Cushman studied painting in textiles atthe Rhode Island school of Design. She currently paints and dyes her own yamnsand hand prints her evin fabrics for gatments and home desian Depending ‘onthe season she con be found biking or skiing ‘pear her home in Durango, Colorado, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts loves to make socks ‘andleamn about traditions! knitting. In addition te comtibulting potterns t6 intenwveave Knits, her work t includes the tes kntang in thea Woy. Spining intheOld Way and tw books of sock patterns, “Wayne Preffer sil knits, after aking it up in 1856 as sophamare in-college He lives outside Centralia, Missouri on the piece of wooded land he bought forty years ago. He also spins some of his awn yarn and occasionally weaves, ‘Mona Schmidt krits socks for family members and ivends in Montréal, Quebec, and isthe Asso- Gate Creative Director of JCA nc. ‘Mary Snyder's formal training isin designing rocket and satellite communication systems, but her passions are knitting, spinning, and making fine ssiver tools and accessories for knitters and spinners. Vast her website at www MarySnycerDesians. cain, Jaya Siikrishnan hasibeenxritting for mest of hy life She ian accomplished designer and teacher who loves to share her expertise and enthusiasm with other kritters Her designs have been published in Cast On, Inteneave Knits, and iNknitiors as well as various books, and she teaches tegulariyin and stound her hemnetowen of WeppingersFals New York, Canine toner inch «i nerstonaly own kityieor designer, autho, and teacher Her new line of yam Merging Colors, made its debut in 2006, offering knitters aunique new exnerienes of colorful knitting. Candace foves traditional Austrian Knitting designs and uses them whenever hecbrain needs exercising. Ane Woodbury is the ever proud mather of ‘WO Sons, one in high schoo! and one in college, She spends her cays volunteering, working in ‘er organic vegetabie garden, and knitting (of ‘ourse), She loves fiving in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. nat aT Tara NTik rieOUCAST-ONS 1X1 Rib Cast-On Leaving along tail about 1 11.3.em for each stiteh to bbe castor), make a slipknot and place on right needle, The sipknot counts as the fist stich, Pace thumb and index finger of your left hand between the yarn ends. so that working yarn is araund your index. finger and tail end is around your thumb, then secure the yam ends with yaur other fingers. Hold your paim upwards, making @ V of yarn. There will be four strands of yarn: 1, 2,3, and (Figure 7). *Bring the needle under strand } from front toback then bringitover the topof strand 3 (Figure 2) and down through the laop around your thumb (Figure 3). Drop the loop off your thumb ‘nd, placing your thumb back in the ¥ configuration, tighten up the resulting stitch on the needle. Then buiing the needle under strane 4, from back to front, then over the top of strand 2 (Figure 4) and back through the loop around your index Finger. Deop the loop off your index finger (Figure 5) and, placing your index finger back in the ¥ configuration, tighten up the resuiting stitch on the needle. There will now be 2. more stitches on the needle, Repeat fiom * for the desired number of stitches. figae Fague3 Fagures 120} Knitted Cast-On ‘Make a slipknot of working yam and place on the left needle if there are no stitches alteady there, "Use the right needle to knit the fist stiteh (or slipknot) on left needle (Figure 1) and place new loop onto left needle to form a new stitch Figure 2), Repeat from * for the desited number of stitches, always knitting into the last stitch made. Figure Figo? Long-Tail (Continental) Cast-On Leaving 3 long tall fabout [1.3 ce] for each stiteh to be cast or), make a slipknot and place on right needle, Place thumb and index finger of your left hand between the yarn ends sa that working yam is ‘round your index finger and tal end is around your thumb andsecure the yarn ends with your other fingers. Hold your palm upwards, making a ¥of yarn (Fiqure 0), "Bring needle up through loop on thumb (Figure 2) catch fist strand around index finger, and go back down through loop on thumb (Figure 3). Drop loop ‘offthumb and, placing thumb backin V configuration, tighten resulting stitch on needle tFigure 4). Repeat from for the desired number of stitches. figure? Fauez FAVORITE SOCKS A |AO One Old Norwegian Cast-On 2 long tail {about 14" [1.3 cm] fer each stitch to De cast on), make a sfipknot and place on right needle, Place thamb and index finger hetween yarn ends £0 thatthe working yam araund your index finger and shetal end is around your thumb, Secure the ends with cther fingers anc hold your palm upd, making 2 of yamn (guee 1), “Bring ned infront of thuenb, under both yams arounel thumbs, down into center of thumt loop, back forward, and.overtop of yarn around index finger (Figure catch tis yamn and bring needle back down through thyme loop (Figure 3), turing ‘thumb slightly to make room for needle to pass through. Drag loop off thumb Figure 4) and place thumb: back in V configuration while tightening up resuiting ‘stich on needle. Repeat from * for the desired number of sizches, Figue2 Figet3 ‘gure Timeless Designs from tniterweave Provisional (Invisible) Cast-On ‘Make a loose sipknot of working yarn and place it on the right needla, Hold a lenath ef waste yarn next 6 the slipknot and around yout left thumb; hold working yatn ver your left index finger. "Bring right needle forward under waste yarn, over working yaen, grab 3 loop of working yarn Figure Th chen bring needie tothe front over both yarns and gratza second loop (Fiqure 2, Repeat fiom *forthe desired numberof stitches. When youre ready to work in the opposite direction, place the exposed foops om a knitting needle as you pull out the waste yarn CROCHET Crochet Chain (ch) Moke 2 sipknot and place it en crochet hook. "Yam ‘over hook and draw through loop on hook Repeat from forthe dested number of stitches To fasten of ‘cut yarn and draw end through lst loop formed 4Single Crochet (sc) ‘insert hook into the second chain from the hook, yatn over hook and draw through a loop, yaen over hook (Figure 1), and draw it through both loops on hook (Figure 2). Repeat from *for the desited number of stitches. Ax the end of the row, chain 2stitches and turn the work around, Begin the next row by inserting the hook into the second stitch from hook. yy Slip Stitch Crochet {sl st) “Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw a Joop through both the stitch and loop already on hook, Repeat from * for the desired number of stitches. SN DECREASES K2tog A Knit 2 stitches together = as if they were a single stitch. ’ 122} P2tog ual 2 stitches together asif they were a single stitch Ssk Slip 2 stitches individually knitwise (Figure 1), insert left needle tip into the front ef these 2 slipped stitches, and Use the right needle to kn thern together through thee backloops Figure 2). Ssp Holding yom in font, sip 2 stitches individually fritwise (Figure 1), then slip these 2 stitches back onto left needte they well appear twisted) and purl them ‘Together through their back loops (Figure 2). Favorite Socks = = = = = = = = 5 & 5 5 E 5 5 = 5 5 & £ E 5 &a = = a 4 = = = BP AP wR TPR RPA Rh GRAFTING Kitchener Stitch -Acrange stitches on 2 needles $6 that there is the same number of stitches on each needle: Hold the needles, parle! to each other with dght sides of the knitting facing up. Allowing about ¥ (1.3 cm) per stitch to be grafted, thread matching yarn on a tapestry needle. \Work fromm right to let as follows: Stop I Bring tapestry needle through the first stitch cn the front needle as if 0 purl and leave the stiteh en the needle (Figuré th Step 2. Bring tapestry needle through the fist stitch on the back needle asi to knit and leave thar stitch on the needie (Fiaure 2 3s Designs from Interweave Step 3, Bring tapestry needle through the frst front stitch as to knit and slip this stitch off the needle, then bring tapestry needle through the next front stitch 3s t0 purl and leave this stitch on the needle (Figure 3. Step 4. Bring tapestry needle through the first back stitch as Ito pusl and slip this stitch off the needle, then bring tapestry needle through the next back stitch as if to knit and leave this stitch on the needle (Figure 4, Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no stitches remain on the readies, adjusting the tension to match the rest of the kiting as you go, a|-CORD Using 2 double-pointed needles, cast on the desired umber of stitches (usually 310 4). *Without turning the needle, slide stitches to other end of needie, pl the yarn -atound the back, and knit the stitches as usual. Repeat fom’ for desited length, INCREASES Kif&b Knit into a stitch but leave it on the left needle (Fig- lure 1), then knit through the back loop of the sane stitch (Figure 2) and slip the original stitch off the needle, gure 14] Make One (M1) ‘With left needle tp, if the strand between last knitted stitch and first stitch on left needle from front to back ‘Figue 0, then knit the lifted loop though the back (Figure 2, Make One Purlwise (Mipwise) With left needle tip, lift strand between needles, fom back to front (Figure |). Purl lfted loop (Figure 2). Favorite Socks APPTinne io a lo he cS he es bs = fs = == ‘Yamover (yo) wrap the working yarn around the needle from front ‘hen bring yain into postion to work the next satich Peave it in back if a knit stitch folleves; bring it crser the needle tthe fret if purl tite follows). ‘Yarnover backwards (backward yo) Bring the yarn to the back under the needle, then over ‘the top to the front so that the leading leg of the loop, is atthe back ofthe needle, PICK UP AND PURL With wrong side Facing and working fiom right to eft while holding yarn in front, insert to of needle from back to font under the elvedge stitch (Figure 1, wap yern around needle, and pull through to form a stitch on the needie (Figure 2) 25 Tincless Desians ftom tnterweave PICK UP AND KNIT ‘With right side facing and working from sight to let, inserttip of needle under the front half Figure 1) orboath hales: (Figure 2) of stitch along selvedge edge, wrap yarn around needle and pul it through to form a stitch ‘on theneedie, For atighter join, pickup thestitches and knit them through the back loop (Figute 3, SHORT-ROWS. Work to turning point, slip noxt site purlwase to right needle, then bring the yarn tothe front (Figure 1). Sip the same stitch back to the eft needle (Figure 2) turn the work around and bring the yarn in postion for the next stitch, wrapping the sipped stitch with working yam as youdo so When you come tea wrappedsstitch Con a subsequent avy, hide the wap by working i togerter with the wrapped stitch a follows Insert right needle tip under the wrap (rom the front if wrapped stitch i ketstith Flom the backifwrappad stitch i a pal stitch, then into the stitch on the needle, and work the tlich and its wrap together asa single stitch. Figae?aArTSnUTNG Fall in love with socks! They are a pleasure to create, easy to carry in the knitting bag, and oh-so-cozy to wear. In Favorite Socks, renowned sock designers including Nancy Bush, Ann Budd, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, and Evelyn A. ‘Clark showcase their style in an inspiring collection of classic and innovative sock patterns from Interweave. Featuring 19 timeless designs plus 6 brand new patterns, the adventurous knitter will find plenty of inspiration to keep her needles flying and her feet warm! 38) INTERWEAVE PRESS. wwwinterwELEGANT RIBBED STOCKINGSLeg With size 6 (4 mim) needles ahd using the ‘old Norwegian method {see Glossary, page 121} loosely CO 4 (S6) sts. Arrange sts.on 3idpn so that there ate 16.(20} sts.on Needle 1, 16 20) sts.on Needle 2, and 16 (16) sts}0n Needle 3. Place marker (pt) and join for working in the rnd, being Careful not to twist sts. Work Raws 1-5 enly of Elegant Riabing chart 2 (34 times— 10 (15) ends total. Ever ena (optional “Kt, yo. p2t09, KI; rep from *to-enid of ic, Change ta size 7 (4.5 mm) needles and work Rinds 5-14 of chart once, then work Rnds 1-14 of chart once more. Cont in att, tep Rnds 1-14 of chart and at the same time, when plece measures 5 (6) (12.5 {15} cm from CO, change 10 size 6 (4 mm needles, then when piece measuces (10) (23 [25.51 my fiorn CO, change'to sie'S (8.75 mm) needles Cant even in patt until lea measures about 12.(13¥8)" 205 [345]cm) from CO ordesired length 10 top of heel, ending with fad 11 ofchart. Elegant Ribbing hot =] putt Corer igs onto panache yiteste an oan 2S hattnton 1 fem Heel Heel Flap K10 (14), 1urn wiark araund so WS isfacing. 381 pvise with yare in Front (wyf), 923 (27) 24 28) heel sts centereal at back af leg (when viewed fron RS, these sts neg and end with pllirem 24 (28).sts ywill be worked later for instep. Work 24 (28) heel sts back ‘andl forth in tows as Fi Row 1:15) 511 kvvise with yarr in back (wy), “1, $1 1 pave weyberep from * ro laststs ki, Row 2: (W5) SI 1 pwise with yarn in front (yf), purl wend Rep Rows 1 and 2 unt a total of 24 (28) rows have been worked —12 (14) chain sts along each seivedge edoe. Turn Heet Work shiort-rows to shape heel as Fell ow 1 (RS) KI (16), ssk, kd, turn work, Row 2: (WS) S11 pwise wi, pS, nztea, pl turn, Row 3:5) | kwise wyby knit to 1st before gap formed on previcus row, ssk tt st from each sie of gap), turn Raw 4 5] | jawise wyf, purita 1 st before gap formed on previous tow, p2tog (Ist fram each side of gap), pl turn Rep Rows 3 anid 4 until all heel sts have been worked—l4 {}4)heel sts rem. Shape Gussets Pick up sts along sledge edaes of hee! flap ancl rejoin for working In the rnd as fol: Rnd 1: With Needle 1, k14 (16) heel sts then pick up anid Knit 13 (15) sts along edoe FAVORITE SOCKS JU aeTATA aT TE RT TR a ee ee of heat flap, with Needle 2, work across 24 (28) instep’ sts in-rib patt as estab- lished: with Needle 3, pick up and knit 1 3 (05) st along other edge of heel fap, then knit the first 7 (8) heel sts tom Needle: 1 again—64 (74) sts total 20 (23) stseach on Needle T and Needle 3; 24 (28) instep ston Needle 2, Rnd begins at center of heel. And 2:0n Needle 1, knit tolast 3 sts, ton. kl; on Needle 2, work in ily patt as established; on Needie 3, kt, ssk, knit to end—2 sts decd. nd 3: Cort in patt as established! work sts ‘on Needle 2 in pate from chart: worl ts on Needle 1 and Needle 3 in Stat Sep finds 2 and 3 until 48 (56) sts tern, Foot ‘Cent even in patt.as established until piece smeasinies aBout 71) (18 (20.5) em) from back of heel, of about 2* (5 ci) lass than desined total foat length, Toe ‘workin Stas fll Rnd 1: 0h Needle 1, knit to,last 3 sts, k2tog ki;o0 Needle 2, kl, ssk knit to-last 3:sts, ktog, ki, on Needle 3, 1, ss, itt end—4 sts deci, Rnd 2: rit, Sep Rnds | and 2 until 24 28hsts rem. Rep Shd f every end until 8(12) stsrem.-Knit the son Needle | ants the endl af Needle 3— 516) sts each on 2 needles. 2S Timeless Desig front duneriveave Finishing Cut yarn, leaving a 12° (30:5 cm) tail, Thread! tall ona tapestry needle and use the kitchener st see Glossary, poge 123) to-graft sts tog. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly, Beg and end at outside of leq, thread optional silk ribbon through eyelets at top of stocking, Tie ends inio e bow.JAA nnn nA eewt Leg With’A, C, size 1 (2.25 mm) needles, and using the jong-tail method (see Glossary, (Age 120), holding A over the inde finge! nil C over the thumb, CO 76 sts. Arrange sts ‘evenly on 4.dpn (19 sts each needle), place marker (pm), and jain for working inthe md, [Ee] ratte) [L]peyetiow a) [By ensigren on [Borys] pomerrepest being careful not to twist sts. ne begins = back of leg. Work Rnds 1-3 of Latvian (see Stitch Guide) Work Ards |-#4 of Cutt chart, dec sts evenly spaced oe Rnd 7ast3 Tem; 18 sts each needle Change m size 0 @ mm) needies and MIC only. ‘and work even in Sts unl les measures 7° (18 er) or desired length to beg of hes, sending last rrid:at endl of Needle 3 Heel Heel Flap ‘Woric hee! flap back and forth in tows 2s fol Row 1: (AS) “Si 1, kiprep fram * across 35: {allsts on Needle 4 and Needle 1) — 2 hee! sts rem) 36 ss will be marked later for instep, Row 2; (WS) SI | pwlie with yarn in front (wyf, p35, Row 3:1 kwise with yarn in barte (oy8 si.) kwise wyh, kl; rep from *, end rep k2. Row 4: SI} pwiise wyi, p35, Rep Rows 16 until a total of 36 rows have bee worked, ending stsalong each selvedye edge. Turn Heel ‘Work short-raws to shape heel as fot Row 1:20, sk, klum wrk Row 2:5) I, p5, pdtog, pl, tum. Row 3:5) 1, knit to 1 st before gap termes (on previous row, ssk (1 st each side of ap) ki turn, Row 4: 5) |, purl to 1st before aap formes ‘Of previous foyy,p2104 (1 st each side of 8p) pl. turn swith Row 4—38 chasn FAVORITE Socks ede ede ee aeWane en Rows 3.and 4 until all sts have been —20 heel sts rem Shape Gussets Pick upssts along selvedge edges of he: and rejoin far vearking in the rne-as fol Rnd 1: With Needle 1, k20 heel sts then pick up and knit 18 stsalong rightedge of 2! Naps with Needie 2, instep sts instep jork fst 18 th Needle 3, work rem ith Needle 4, pick up and knit 18 51s along left exige of heel flap, then knit first 10hee! tefrom Needle 1 again —92 ts total; 28 sts an Needle lasts each on Needle 2 28 sts on Needle 4, Rnd beaiins at center of heel Rnd 2: On Needte 1 k2tog, kt: on Need and Needle 3 work to last 3 sts, and Needle 3, work sas established on Neexile 4, kl sak, work to.enel—2 sts deca, Rnd 3: Work even in pat. Rep Rnd 2 and 3 until 72 sts rem —18sts each neizdle, instep Foot Work even until piece mes: jes about (18,5 cm) from back of heel or abiout 216" (6.5 cm) less than desired total foot length Toe DecRnd 63 sisrem, Work 6 mds even. 2 *K6, k2lag: rep from Dec Rnd 2: “K5, k2t09; rep from * 1 Sts rem, Work'5 «nds eve Dee Rnd 3: *K4, k2tog:rep a5 stsiem, Work 4 rds even, Dec Rnd 4: "3, k2tog; rep fram, 36sts1EM. Work3 nds even. Dee Rnd 5: *K2, k2tog: ep from 27 stsrem, Work 2 mds even. Dee Rnd 6: *Ki, katy: rep from * 1Bsts rem, Work 1 Dee Rnd 7: "2169: 1ep from *—9 sts rem even, ishing ving a 13" 40.5 crcl, Thread tall through rem sts, pull saug/to tighten, ids, Block Curyarn, and fasten off, Weave in loose « lightly. Jia! Liatfromthe Witter a0gzisnie of inigrweine nis aaa aaa ae aan aUprown Boor SocksB Leg Loosely C064 (72, 80) sts. Arrange isn dpnas fll 20 (24, 28) sts each on Needle | and Needfe 3:24 sts on, ‘Needle 2. Join for working in the tnd, being eful NOt to WISE Sts, *K2,p2!1e6 from * Unt piece measures 2" 65 crn) fhom beg. Work Rows 1-8 of cable pat (ee Stitch Guide) until piece measures 8 @, 10) (205 [205,255] om) from CO, Heel Heel Flap Place first 16 sts of Needie'1 and last 16 sts of Needle 3 onto one needie—22 sts total foi heelireir 32 (40, 48) 315 will be worked later for instep, Cut yarn. With WS facing, fajoin yarr'to 32 heel sts and purl these st, dec 14,0) sts evenly spaced as you go— 28 (28, 32) hee! sts rem, Row 1: (785) *S1 | pie with yarn in back (wyb), ki; rep ftom +. row 2: (WS) SI 1 pise with yavt in Frome (wey, purl toend, Rep Rows | and 2 until flap measures 2 (2% 24)" 155,651 em), ending with a WS raw. Turn Heel S11 pwrse wb, knit to-end, lee 4 (0,0) sts evenly spaced 3§ you Go—2 (28, 22) heel sis ‘em, Work shiot-ows ta shape hee as fol Row 1: (WS) SI | pwise wy, 013 (17, 19) 20g, p1,turn works Row 2: (RS) SI pwwise- wy, k5 (3.0) sk, pea, tum flow 3: I | pwise wyi, 96:(10, 103, p2tog, pl, tur, ‘Contin this manner working | more'st before clec for (5, 7) move rows—8 48, 10) short-raws total, Nexe rove (WS) SI 1, p12 (16, 18), 0209. Next row 1,412 (16, 18) 311 1, paso—H4 (18, 201 sts rem. Shape Gussets Pick up sts alan selvedge edges of heet flap and rejoin for working in the mel as fo! Rnd 1: Place 32 (40, 48) held inster sts: (onto |-dpn. With RS facing and Needle 1 (nettle holding hee! sts) pick up and ki 14 (15,16) sts alana edge of heel tape with Needle 2, work cable pait as established ‘across 32 440,48) instep sts with Needle 3 pickupand knit ¥(15, 16) tsalang other edge af heel flap, then knit fitst7 @ 10) FAVORITE Socks PARLE LEK KAAWPM aaa ‘heel st form Needle again—74 (88,100) 55 total Place rem 7, 10) Hee sts ante ‘Needle 121 (24, 26) sts each on Netele 1 and Needle 332.40, 48) stson Needle 2. Rnd begissat center of heel Rnd 2:On Nedaile |, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog,kivon Needle 2, wark cable pate asestablished; on Needle 3 sh, knit to end—2stsdecd, Rad 3; Work even as established. Rep Rds 2 and 3 until 58 (68, 80) sts rem—13 (14, 16) st each on. Needle | and Neadle 3/32 40, 48) sts on Needle 2. Foot Cont even as established until piece measures about $ 46,68) (125 115,17] erm) from beg of qusset: Toe Size small only: Rnd 1:On Needle |, knit Lo last 3 sts, k2t0g, HI; en Noodle 2,1, $5k, KB, s8k, KB, K2t08, $2, 420g, kivon Needle 3, Kl, sok, seve toend—12 stseachion Needle | and Needle 3; 28 sts'on Needia 2. Rnds Qand 4:Krit. Rad 3:On Needle 1, knitto last 3s, ktog,Kt;on Needle 2, KI, sk, 2, sk, 1S, sa, K2t0g, KS, Kt9g,k2, k2t0g Kl on Needle 3, I, sh, knitto end-—M1 sts sesh on Needle | and Needle 3; 22 sts en Needle 2. ‘Sizes medium (large): Rnd 120n Needle |, knitvan Neddle2,k), Sh 15, ssi HE (1S, 3, 15), 53k, Qt, 25 Timeless Designs from tnteriveave 18 (15, k2t0g 45), k210g, KS, Ka Kh on Needle 3, knit—14 (16) sts each on Needle | andl Needle 3;34 (40) sts.0n Needle 2. Rnds2.and 4: Knit. Rind 3: 0n Needle 1, knit; on Needle 2, kl, 5k, K3, so; KE 4, 9h. 2 (43, ssh 2), k2t0g, 6 (3, k2109, a), K2t09, K3, K2109, KI: son Needle 3, krit—1s (16) sts each on Needle 1 anc Needle 3:28 (32) stson Needle 2, All sizes: Rnd 5:On Needle |, knitto last 3 sts, k2t0g, Kijon Needle 2, fa, sek, knit to last 3 sts, k2t0g, kl; on Needle 3,1, ssk, knit to end —A40 (52, 60) sts remy 10 (13, 15) sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 2: 20 (26, 30) ston Newdle 2. Rnd 6: Kit. Rep Finds 5 and 6 until 24 (24, 28) sts gern Size small only: On Needle |, k3, k2t09, kt; on Nesell 2, kt, 48k, K2, tog, K2, K2tog, Kl; on Needle 3, kl, Sok, k2, kDtog fast st of Needle 3 and first st of Needle 1} 18 sts rem, All sizes: With Needle 3, knitall sts:of Needle 1— 9 (12, 14)-st8 each on 2 needies, Finishing Cutyarn, leaving a 12° (30.5 crn) tail, ‘Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (see Glossary, page'123) ta graft sts tog: Weave in loose ends, Block lightly.WOOP PW eee Priscilla Gibson Roberts While studying handknitted socks from around the world, Priscilla Gibson Roberts always hoped to find the perfect structiare: a Well-fitting sock that is durable, flexible'in design, and easy. to: knitand-tepair. 16 her-surprise, she found the key in a pair of machine-ynadesocks. The store-bought socks fit perfectly and Upon closer examination Priscilla fou dream seck included Shortrows at borlt d that her heel and tee Although short raw! heels area handknitting mainstay shortrow tes are’ ‘uncomprion outside machine:-knitts FInisien Size ‘About "(2.5 em) foot ccumferenceand 9°23. foot length Tota woman, YARN Sportweight yarn {CYCA #2,Fine), “Stowe Dal of onay Tr 045 ray, 40% wna ‘126915 iS: Sole Socks: #4126red,3skeins, Stipe Sacks: #7053 teal 2shens ASTM she skein, NEEDLES Upper ep—sice'3 (2.25 mse of duble-poined n Lower legind foot—size2(278 mm) setolS dpn Adjust _ochesies if ncessany to obtain he caret huge. (eRt Notrons Tapestry meee. Gauci 36sutchds and 20005 = 2 (5 fn stockinette sich worked ‘ntheroundon sie? 781mm) needles. STITCH GUIDE $539 ‘Slip stshncvdualy kise placethese 3st hac ont elt needle take ight needle behind these 3 stsand purl hem Angele through thelr backlogs.Instructions are given below for the socks shown in the photograph. Te knit these socks ina different size or cauge, refer the charton page 29, Plain Socks Leg With size 3.25 mm) needles and using the ld Norwegian method (see Glossary, page’ 121), CO 64 sts, Arrange sts evenly on4.dpn, so that there are-16 sts.on each needle. Join for working inthe rd, being eareful nor to: twist sts, Rnd begins at the inside of the leg, Setup nbbing: 1, *p2, k2. rep from’, end ki. Cont as established, work k2, n2 ribbing uniil piece measures about 344" (9 om) from CO. Chanige to size 212.75 rom) needies and cont as established Until plece measures?" (I8.crn) from) CO. Change 16 St stared work 12 ¢nels, ending last hd at end of Needle 4, Heel ‘The heel is worked back and forth in short-rows on the 32 sts on Needle 7 and Needle 2 for left sock (Needle 3 and Needle for right sock), Heel Back Row 1: (5) K31, in work Row 2: Yo bachwards (see box Heel and Toe Construction” on page 27), p30 (donot work the lst st) tutn Row'3: Yo, knit to paired sts made by yo of previous tow (the yo will for a loop eut af the side of the aclacent st leaving 4 ston leftnecde the do not knit the par). tum, Row 4: Yo backwards our to palred sts made by the yo of the previous row, turn. Rep these fast 2 rows until there are 10 unpared sts in the-center oF the heel and 12'stsrotal bet yamovers (10st between the paired sts plus Lst from the fist paired ston each side), ending with a AS row, but do not turn, This becomes the fist row of the hee! base. Heel Base Row 121 (the first st of the pain, correct the mount of the yo (the yo pws, enter sipped yo with theleft needle tip from frontto backto corect the stitch ‘mount, place ton left need) k2ta@ (heyo with the fist stofthe next pa, leaving a yo as the first ston the left needle, tan Row 2:(WS) Yo backwards, purl to pale st made by yo af previous row, pull the first st of the pall, ssp (the yo wth the first st of the next pair leaving a yo as the first ston theleft needle; see Glos- saty, page 122), tin, Row 3:0, knit 1o the paired st mada by yo of previous row, knitthe first stof the palr (the next 2 foops will be yos), correct the mount of each of these yos, k3tog (2 yos with the first st of the next pair, tun, Row 4: Yo backwards, purl tanext yo, (the ext 2 loops are yos), ssp (2yos with the first st of the next aig see Stitch Guide), turn, Row 5:¥6, knit to next yo ithe next 2 loops wil be yos),carect the mount of each af these:yas, katng @ yos with the first st of the next pai cum, Favorite Socks Ue iaeee eee eee ep the last 2 rows until. al yas of the heel have been consumed, ending with Row 4, The last turn will bring RS'facing. Yo, knit 0 endl of Needle 1—17'sts each on die | and Needle 2 (16 regular sts plus, yo). Knitta the yo at the end of Needle 2, place this yoronto Needle 3 (step needie), tog (the yo plus first st of Needle 3) work 10 last st on Needle 4, place lastston Needle onto Needle 1 and ssk (last stioF Needle 4 plus yoat beg of Needle 1}— ‘645 rem. (Notes This final dec may appear to forma gap ifthe sts loosened while the heel was worked, To minimize the gap, work the dee and several more sts on'this fow onto Needle 4, then résodition the 15 on the needles later, or close the gap by picking up 1st in the gap onta the left needle, place the last ston Needle 4 anto Neeelle 1, andl sssk) Foot Cont even until piece measures 7° (18 cm) from back of heel. Toe ‘Work toe exactly asthe heel work the sole half of the toe sts as for the heel back, then work the instag halfof the toe sts as for the bhee! base. After making the last tum, the 8S of the we top will be faci Join the tae st5 to the top of the foot sts with a zigzag bind-off (@ technique borrowed from historic Greek knitting} Align stson 2 needles, 1 for ‘Se stsand | for the'feat sts, Holding these 2needies tog, pl from back needle, KI from front needle, pass first'st over *p? 25 Timieless Designs fo Inaerivenve ‘he heel and toe are constructed vith short sows that prodice-an hourglass shape. Each — shrew begins with: a yarover that i Ait side is facing, work the yarnover in the standard mannes, bringing yar forward under needle then over the top to the back. When ‘the pul side facing, bring yarn to the back under needle, then over the top to the front 4s lated below Ths es. a “backend” yamove—the lending sie ofthe oop son Se ‘yl be corrected ater from back needle, pass front st over, kl from front needie, pass back st over rep from * Until st tem on needle, working last st tog with ts accompanying yo. Break yarn and dra tail through last st. if youd prefer anv Invisible join, work the top of the tae fst, then the bottom, then use the kitchener st [see Glossary, page 123] to graft the tests to the sole sts, This places the graft on the sole where tension ireaularities will be less noticeable)& Striped Socks Leg With teal, CO 64 sts-as for plain sock, Werk: Jeg as for plain version, alternating 4mds teal with 4 mds silver 8 times total in k2, pi rib, then change to Sr'st and work 4 mds teal,4 rds silver,4 rds teal, then 2rnds silver. Heel The heel an one sock is worked on Needie 1 and Neeclle 2 wth the frst stich in silver, changing to teal for the rest of the heel, When thelast turn has been made, charige to siver decteasing with k2tog on the frst side sk atthe other, Complete row stipe in silver. To center the joins'on the opposite side for the second sack, work the heel on Needle 3 andl Need 4, Knit acraes Needle 1 and Needle in silver (id row of striped. ‘Knit | stin-siver on Needle 3. Gut off teal. from beg of rnd. Beg heel as before with tealon the second st. When the last turn hasbeen made, change to silver dec with an ssk om the fist see, K2t0g othe other. Complete 4-rav stripe in ser. Cont stripes asestablished in'St st to desired foot length (6 teal-siverstripe repeats) ending wath 4 inds silver, Toe ‘Work in ial as forthe plain version (paige 26, ‘but beg with the instep halFof the toe sts, then work the sole half ef the toe sts. After the last turn, the RS of the toe bottom.will be facing, Transform Priscitla’s Dream Socks Into Your Dream Socks To adapt the pattern for Priscila’ Dream Socks ta diferent quae’ or sig follow the Huta ‘on below to figure aut your soek creumference Iessuement, the os that ‘magic humber™ to ‘etenmine a ofthe other sek measurementsand _slitch caus, asshown on page 20, Proportions foran average feot: _CircuriferonceC)= 100% aston stitches: 1008 of Ceumference {adjusted fnecessty tobe divisible by 4) Ankle onis:20% of rcumference psa eee cree 20 ofCreumicene edsttocsst even number) ‘Magic length Cteumference minus 1" Finishing With test threaded on-a tapestiy needle, use the bitcherier st Gee Glossary, page 123) ta gfaft 102 to bottom of foot, working the yo tog with the last st. Alteinatively, join the sts with the:2igzaq bind-off used for the piain wersion, Favorite Se = = = S = = = = S = = = = = s = = = = = s = = onenessWane ee Gauge 5-6 7 8 (sts perinch) C5595 (140m; child shoe sites3-7) easton sts % 32 40 44 anklemds 6 6 8 9 heeltoests = 1416-20-22 sts betyos 668 8 magiclength 495° (11.5 cm) (C=6 (165 ea; shoe sizes 8-13) cast-onsts 2 40 44 52 anklerds 6 8 9 10 heeltoests = 1620-6 stsbetyos 6 8 8 Ww magiclength 534" (14m) "4 (19 em; woman's small) aston sts 6 44-52 60 anklemds 79 0 2 heeloests, ©1822 2630 stsbetyos 8 8 0 2 magiclength 644" (165 em) C=8° (205 cm; woman's medium) aston sts 40 48 56 64 anklernds 80 n 2 heelgests «20-24 2B 32 stsbetyos 8 10 2 2 magiclength —_7*(18em) Timeless Designs from Interweave 48 1 u 10 2 30 nD 4 4 4 n u 4 Gauge 5 67 (sts per inch) C=815 (21.5cm, woman’ larae) castonsts 44-2 60 ankle nds 9 10 12 hhealitoests 2 % sts bet yos 8 10 12 magiclength 7%" (19cm) (€=9" (23 cm;man's small castonsts 4B 56 64 ankles on B heeltoests «= «24-2832 stsbetyos 0 2 14 magiclength _8"(20.5cm) (C= 99s (24 em; man’s medium) cast-onsts 48 56 68 ankle mds 0 2 14 heeWioests. «242834 stsbet yos 0 2 14 magiclength 84" (215m) C=10" (5.5 cm; man’starge) castonsts 56 60 72 anklemds R24 heel/taests 2B 30 36 stsbetyos nu magiclength 9" (23 em) 6 4 4 4 n u 36 1 % b 3 4 80 16 40 6 6 3from the Winter 2005 issue of Interweave Kits ATT aaa aa dea a aa1Sh Yi eh} o1 bys Bier a ea STe lo)eit 7] Ries Leg With 1 dpn and using the 1 x1 rib method (see Glossary, page 120), CO 64 sts. Row 1: (WS) Kl, *kl through back loop (KitbD, swith yarn in front (myth rep from * to last st, kItbl. Row 2: *51 1 wyf, kitbl: rep from * ‘Arrange sts evenly on 4 dpn (16 sts each needle}, place marker (pm), and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Work twisted rib (see Stitch Guide) for 18 mds—piece should measure about 1a" (4.5 crn) from CO. Work Rnds 1-16. of Leaf chart across all sts 3 times, then work Rnds 1-8 once more—piece should measure about 6%" (17 crn) from CO. Heel Heel Flap Work 32 heel sts (all sts on first and second needles) back and forth in rows.as fol (ern 32 sts will be worked later for instep): Row 1: (RS) Knit Row 2: (WS) K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3. Rep these 2 rows 1! more times, ending with a WS 1ow—24 rows total Tur Heel Work short-rows as fol Row 1:(RS) KIB, k210g tbl, ki, turn work. Row 2: (WS) S11 pwise, pS, p2t0g, pl, turn. Row 3:51 | kwise; knit to 1 st before gap formed on previous fon, k2t0g tbl (I st each side of gap), kl, turn. Row 4:51 1 pwise, purl to | st before gap formed on previous rom, p2t0g {I steach side of gap), pt, turn. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked—18 heel sts rem. Cut yarn, Shape Gussets With RS facing, rejoin yarn to beg of right side of heel flap and pick up sts along selvedige eciges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the rnd as fol: Rnd 1: With Needle 1, pick up and knit 15 stsalong right edge of heel flap, then ko heel sts; with Needle 2, k9 rem heet sts, then pick up and knit 15 sts along left edge of flap: with Needle 3, work across first 16 instep sts as establishes with Needle 4, work across rem 16 instep stsas established, MI pwise (see Glos- sary, page 124)—81 sts total, Rnd begins at center of heel. Rnd 2: On Needle | and Needle 2, knit on Needle 3 and Needle 4, work sts as established (last st isa purl st Rnd 3: On Needle 1, ssk, knit to end on Needle 2, knit tolast 2 sts, k2tag; on Needie 3 and Needle 4, work sts as established—2 sts decd. Rep Rinds 2 and 3 seven more times—65 sts FavorrrE Socks An TTT a aaa a aaOOO rem; 16 sts each on Needle 1, Needle 2, and sts on Ne Foot ‘ont in patt as established until Leaf chart 35 been worked a total of 7 times from ©, then work Rds | piece measures about 72 (19 cm) from back 8 once more. Toe Kit to last 2 sts, k2t0g—64 sts rem (16 sts an each needle} Cont as fol Rnd 1: *K2, pl knit to last 2sts on needle, pp2tog; rep from * for rern 3 needles—60 rer, Rds 2,4, 6, 8, 10, and 12: Knit Rnd 3: "K3, pl knit to last 2sts on needle, p2t0g; rep from * for rem 3 needles —56 Rnd 5: "K4, pl, knit to last 2sts on needle, (0g; rep fiom * for rem 3 needles—52 knit to last 2 sts on needle, fromm * for rem 3 needles—48 sts rem Rnd 9: *K6, pI, knit to last 2sts on needle, p2tagi rep fram * for tem 3 needles—44 15 Tem, Rnd 11 last 2 sts on needle, * for tem 3 needles—40 Rnd 13:"Knit to last 2 sts on needle, p2tog; fem 3 needles —36 sts rem, ind 13 seven more times—8 sts rem. s Designs from Interweave Finishing Cut yam, le tall through rem sts, pull snug to tighter and fasten off. Weave in louse erids. Black lightly. sving an 8" (20.5 crm) tail. Threadshe Pu Say ey i ~~ en é FAA AAAI OOOO AA AAA rr £ 2UTE SocksLeg With scarlet, loosely CO 72 sts, Arrange sts evenly an 4 dpn, place marker (om), and join for working in the rnd, being careful Not to twist sts, Work k2, p2 ribbing for 6 mds. Join beet red and work 3 rds as folk: *k2 beet, p2 scaler; rep from *, With beet only, work 6 nds in established rib, Join grape harvest and work 3 inds as fol: *k2 grape, p2 beet: rep from *. With grape Foot ot Bi oapetarest ; dew ORs : : EB bectred only, work 6 mdsin established rib, With ash, knit 3 inds. Work nds 1-56 of Leg chart—plece measures about 7¥ (18.5 cm) from CO. Heel Heel Flap With grape, k18, tum work around. SI ppwvise with yam in front (wy), p35—36 hee! sts centered at back of leg: rem 36 sts will be worked later for instep, Work 36 heel sts back and forth in rows as folk Row 1: (RS) *SI 1 pwise with yarn in back (iy) kt rep from * Row 2: (WS) SI 1 pwvise wyF, p35. Rep Rows | and 2 untila total of 36 raws have been worked—I8 chain sts at each selvedge edge. Turn Heel Work short-rows to shape heel as fall, Row 1: (RS) K20, ssk, ki, tum work. Row 2: (WS) SI 1 pwise wyf. p5, p2tog, plturn. Row 3: SI 1 pwise wry, knit to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, ssk, kl, turn. Row 4: SI pwie wy! purl to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, p2tog, pt, turn. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until 20 heel sts rem. Shape Gussets Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the end as foll: With grape, k10 heel sts: with ash, knitrem 10 heel sts, pick up and knit 18 sts along right side of heel flap, k36 instep sts, pick up-and knit 18 sts along left side of hee! flap, then knit first 10 heel sts again—92 sts total. Asrange sts so that there are 28 sts on Favorite Socks Meee eceeceaearrrerevrrnenneorsJO eee Needle 1, 18 sts each on Needle 2 and Needle 3, and 28 sts on Needle 4. ind begins at center of heel. Next md: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2t0g, kl; on Needle 2 and Needle 3, knit; on Needle 4, KI, 38k, knit to-end—2 sts dec. (Note: Always keep the last 3 sts on Needle 1 and the first 3 sts. on Needle 4 in ash on all mds of gusset shaping) Beg with Rnd 1, work Foot chart as fall: Rnd 1:On Needle 1, [KI grape, k5 ash times, k3 ash; on Needle 2 and Needle 3 (86 st9), [k1 grape, k5 ash] 6 times; on Needle 4, kB ash, Ik grape, kS ash] 4 times. Rnd 2:On Needle I,K! beet, [4 ash, k2 beet) 3 times, kd ash, KI beet, K2t0g ash, KI ash: ‘on Needle 2 and Needle 3, kI beet, [k4 ash, k2 beet] 5 times, k4 ash, k] beet;on Needle 4, k1 ash, ssk ash, kl beet, [k4 ash, 2 beet] 3 times, ké ash, k1 beet Rnd 3:On Needle 1, [k1 scarlet, k5 ash] 4times, k2 ashy on Needle 2and Needle 3, {1 scarlet,K5 ash] 6 times; on Needle 4, k2ash, [kt scarlet, k5 ash] 4 times. Rnd 4: Work with ash as foll: on Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2t09, KI: on Needle 2 and Needle 3, knit; on Needle 4, KI, 53, knit to end—2 sts dectd Rnds § and 9: Knit with ash. Rnd 6: On Needle 1, k3 ash, [kt grape, KS ashi 3 times, k1 grape, K2t09 ash, ki ash;on Needle 2 and Needle 3, k3 ash, [kl grape, kS ash] 5 times, ki grape, k2ash;.on Needle 4, k1 ash, sskeash, KI ash, [kT grape, k5 ashi 3 times, ki grape, k2 ash—2 sts decid. 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave Rnd 7: On Needle 1, k2 ash, [k2 beet, k4 ash} 3 times, k2 beet, k2.ashi on Needle 2 and Needle 3, k2 ash, [k2 beet, k4 ash] 5 times, k2 beet, k2 ash; on Needle 4, kash, [k2 bbeet, k4 ash] 3 times, k2 beet, k2 ash Rnd 8:On Needle 1,43 ash, k1 scarlet, [KS ash, Kc scarlet 3 times, k2t0g ash, KI ash;an Needle 2 and Needle 3,k3 ash, KI scarlet, k5 ash] S times, kl scarlet, k2 ash; on Needle 4, kash, ssk ash, KI scarlet, kSiash, kel carted 3 times, k2 ash—2 sts dec. Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 4, Contin this manner, dec 1 st at end of Needle 1 and beg of Needle 4 every other ind until 72 sts rem. Foot Work even in patt until foot measures abaut 7% (19 cm) from back of heel, or about 2" (5 em) less than desired total foot length. Toe With grape, knit 1 rnd. Cont as fell: Rnd 1: On Neadle 1, knit to last 3 sts, K2109, k1-on Needle 2, k1 ssk knit toend; on Needle 3, knit toast 3 sts, k2t0g, 1; Needle4, kr, sk, knit to end—4 sts decd. Rnd 2: Knit. Rep Rnd 1 and 2 until 36 sts rem. Rep Rnd 1 only until 8 sts rem. Finishing Cut yarn, thread tall through rem sts, pull snug to tighten, and fasten off Weave in loose ends. Block lightly.IAI AAAI AAA nnnnnr erie from the Summer 2003 issue of futhLOO ae ee eee ee eee eee Anne Woodbury After reading stitch dictionaries and thinking about Aran sweaters, Anne Woodbury was inspired to combine four complementary eyelet and lace patterns the way that Aran knitti ing Combines cablé patterns. Anne worked these socks on two circular needles rather than a set of double- pointed needles, an increasinaly popular technique explained below. FINISHED SIZE About 8 (205 cm) foot rumference and 8 (22 cr foot length. Tfita women, Hote: To maketh secs larger or smaller use needles one ortwa ses larger ar smaller and Jengthen ar shorten the footas necessary. YARN Fingering-weight yarn CYCA Super Fine), “Shon er: Koa Premium Merino (10036 Merino: 15 yd {160my/50g: #250 ray, 3 seis. NEEDLES Sie (2.25 mrn)sewo 16: 40cm) cua (ci, Adjustneedle siteifecessary to obtain the onrect gauge. Notions Tapestry nee Gaver ‘Bstitchesand 2 rows =2"(5 can n patterstitch worked in ‘theround: 14stiches and 22rows = (5 er in stacknette stitch workedin the round. Nore These socks are worked ontwo dicular needles instead of four ct fve double pointed needles, which smore usual, Working with Two Circular Needles Coste required number ofstsonto one 16°01 24° 40 6F 60cm cieular (ci needle, Slide ststo opposite end of needle and sip half ofthe sts onto another ci needle — Negtle 1. Stide sts thatrem on Needle 2 tothe fleiblecable potion ofthat neecle With sts stil on rigid end oF Needle, hold Needle Tin rot of ede 2in preparation fo jining into atound. Join the ends, being careful notto twist sts "Take the opposite tip of Needle bring around to the right, and knitthestsoff therioht ipo Needle 1, (Needle t will forma crteas sts from thelefttp are vorked onto the right tp) When ll ss from Needle 1 have been worked, slide them othe Nlxible cable portion ofthe needle. Tum the knitting around and pick up Needle 2 ldethests from the file cable to the rightip of Needle 2 Pickup theleft tipafthe needle; bringit around anckie the stsan Needle 2. (Weedle2wil form a cicleas the stsare waked fom one tiptotheothe, Side theststathe ferble able portion of Neetle2 and tur the work, returning toleedle 1 Rep from*.[40 Leg Using one cir needle, loosely CO.66 sts, Place 33 sts of these sts onto a second ‘cirneedie—33 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 2. Find begins at side of lag (bet the two needles) loin for working in the rnd with two cir needles (see box at left, being careful not to twist sts. Work Rds 1-4 of Rib chart until piece measures 2" (5 cm) from bag. Work Rnds 1-12 of Leg chart § times, then work nds 1-6 again—piece should measure about 714" (19.cm) from bea, Heel Heel Flap Slip the first 3 sts from Needle 1 onto Needle 230 sts. on Needle 1 tobe worked for heel, 36 sts on Needle 2 will be worked later for instep, Working 30 heel sts backand forth in rows nd slipping the first st ofeach row pwise with yarn in front (wy, work Rows 1-12 of Heel chart 2 times, then work Rows 1-6 once more—18 chain sts along each selvedge edge; heel flap measures about 2 (6.5 cm). Knit 1 85) row. Turn Heel Work short-rows to shape heel as foll Row 1:(WV5) PI7, p2t0g, pl, twin work 9S) KG, sk, Kl, kun, Row 3:Purlto 1 st before gap formed on previous row, p2tog (1 st each side of gap), pl turn, Row 4:Knit to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, sk (1 st each side of gap) ki,tum. Rep Rows 3.and 4 until all stshave been, ‘worked, ending with Raw 4—18 heel sts rem, Row Shape Gussets Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the endlas foll Rind 1: With Needle 1, pick up and knit 17 sts along leftedge of heel flap; with Needle 2, work 36 instep stsin patt as established (beg with Rind 1 ef Foot chart; with Needle 1, pick up and knit 17 sts along fight edge of heel flap, ki8 heel sts, cont tw end of Needle 1, working left qusset sts again—88 sts total; 52 sts on Needle 1 36 s1son Needle 2. Work to end of Needle 2, Rnd begins at beg of Needle I. Rnd 2: On Needle 1, kl. ssk, knit to last 3:sts, k2tog, Kl;on Needle 2, work 36 sts as established—2 sts decd, Rnd 3: Work even in pate Rep Rds 2 and 3 until 30ts rem on Needle 1—66 sts total. Foot Contas established, working Needle 2 instep sts} according to Foot chart and Needle 1 (Gole sts} in St st until foot measures about 798 (19 cm) from back of heel, or2" (Sem) less than desired total foot length, ending ‘with an even-numbered ind, Toe Change to St'st Knit | md, Rearrange sts so that there are 33 sts on each needle as foll, Place 2 sts from beg of Needle 2 and 1 st from end of Needle 2 onto Needle 1. Rnd 1: Knit, dec 1 stat end of each needle as foll: knit to last 3 sts oF needle, k2tog, kl;rep from ‘32 sts rem each needle. FAVORITE SOCKS TeRnd 2: On Needle 1, k!, ssk, knit tolast3sts, Finishing k2tog, kl; on Needle 2,K1,ssk, knit ta last Cut yarn, leaving a 10° (25.5 cm) tail 35sts, k2tog, KIA sts decd, Thread tail on tapestry needle and use the Rnd 3: Kit Kitchener st (see Glossary, page 123) to Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 36 stsrem (I&stson _graft'sts tog, Weave in loose ends, Block each needle). Rep Rnd 2 every rnd until 8 sts lightly. fem (4 sts on each needle), Rib ‘niton RS:parl on Ws =] purton 854k on WS 7] katog 5] st 0] V] stistpwisowithyarnintiont FF 1=I5t5 Tel tees Far kr ar ara we ar U Designs from Interweave tartTIAA AEE dP PPMP RP GRP GAP APPitty Leg With size 5 (3.75 mrr) needles, loosely C042 (56) sts. Arrange sts as evenly as possible cn 3 dpn, place marker (pm), and join for warking in the rnd, being careful ‘nat to twist sts. Rnd begins at back of leg. Knit 1 md. Rep Rhds 1-24 of Flame Wave chart until piece measures about 3 (99)" (7.5 [9] em) fron CO. Change to size 4 (35 mr) needles and cont in patt a5 established until piece measures about 6 (7) (15 [18] cm) from CO, ending with Rnd 11 or 23 of chart, Heel Heel flap KIO (14), turn work around, sI 1 pwise with yatn in front fwyf), p19 (27}—20 (26) heel sts centered at back of leg; rem 22 (28) sts will be worked later for instep. Work 20 (28) heel sts back and forth in rows as foil: Flame Wave nit 7] 2105 S] sk 1H ee losar im) pei [Ey mtr pee Row 1: (RS) *S11 kivise with yarn in back (weyb), kl; rep from * to end of row, Row 2: (WS) St pevise with yarn in front (wf, pul to end Rep Rows 1 and 2 untia total of 20 (28) rows have been worked—10 (14) chain sts at each selvedge edge. Turn Heel Work short-rows to shape heel as Fall: Row 1: (RS) K12 (16), 55k kl, turn work, Row 2: (WS) 511 pwise wy, p5, p2t09, pi, tum Row 3: SI kwise wy, knitta 1 st before gap formed on previous row, ssk (1 st from each side of gap KI, turn Row 4: SI pwise wyf, purl to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, p2tog (1 st from each side of gap), pi, turn Rep Rows 3 and 4 untill heel sts have been worked—12 (16) heel sts fem. Shape Gussets Pick up sts along sides of hee! lap and rejoin for working in the rnd as foll Rnd 1: With Needle 1, k12 (16) heel sts, then pick up and knit 11 (15) sts along edge of heel lap: with Needle 2, work acioss 22 (28) instep sts in patt as established; with Needle 3, pickup and knit 11 (15}sts along other edge of heel lap, then knit the first, 6 (8) heel sts from Needle 1 again— 56 (P4) sts total; 17 (23) sts each on Needle 1 and Needie 3, 2 (28) instep. sts on Needle 2. Rnd begins at center of heel. Rnd 2:On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, ton Needle 2, workin patt as estab- Favor sre Soct A AaaWe lished across center 14 (28) sts, k4 (0) ‘on Needle 3, Ki, ssk, knit to end—2 sts decd Rnd 3: Contin patt as established (work Needle 2as charted with 4 (0) sts in ‘Ststat each end of needle; work sts on Needle 1 and Needle 3 in Sti). Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 42 (56) sts rem. Foot Cont even in patt as established until piece measures about 5% (614)" (145 [16.5] cm) from back of heel, or about 1% (134) 2 [45] crn) less than desired total foot length. Toe Workin Stst as folk Rnd 1:0n Needle 1, knit to last 2 sts, 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave k2tog; on Needle 2, kt, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2t0g, kl; an Needle 3, ssk, knit to ‘end—4 sts decid. Rnd 2: Knit. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 22 (28) sts rem. Rep Riel 1 every rnd until 10 (12) sts rem, Knit the sts on Needle 1 onto the end of Needle 3— 5 (6) sts each an 2 needles. Finishing Cutyarn, leaving a 12" 0.5 cm) tail Thread tail ona tapestry needle and use the Kitch- ener st see Glossary, page 123) to graft sts tog, Weave in loose ends. Block lightly.Por ro rr rrr rere Wrerurre mn she Susniner 2000 lasts of Spin- Of?“Two-YARN RESOLEABLE SOCKSTips for Resizing © Castona multiple of 4st, such 55,56, 60, or Ests * Forheel place 1st les than half the total CO sts such a5 25,27, 29,01 31s on hold. "© Worktnstep on 1st more than haf the total COsts, such 3527, 29 31,07 3351s. ® Decrease 1st at each endl of every RS instep row until about 139 of instep sts ave been decreased away, or about 4s, © Adjast length by working more or fewer sep rows, ending wlth 2 WS row, © Wien picking up sts for sole preparation, pick up 1 stn each slipped instep selvedge st (1 stforevery Zinstep rows), plusan extra st ineachcomerbetween instep and heelsts ‘to preventleaving aoe. Adjust length af heel fap by working more ‘or fewer rows, ending witha WS row, "© For fist row of heel tum, sl 1 prise wyb, inital te total numberof els, ss, K, tur. For second ow of hee tur, 1 puise ‘wy 93, p2tg, pl tur. Continue hee urn as give in the instruction. "When picking up sts along sides of heel flap for gusset, pick up 1 stn each sipped selvedge st. IF desired, pick up an extra st at each commer of hee to prevent leaving ahole, © Decrease 1 st at each side of qusetisole Seton every other ew ntl there are ewer sts than wsed for working the heel flap. "© Wiork mote fewer mdsifecessary before beainning decreases for oe, Leg With MC, loosely CO 60 sts. Arrange sts cevenly-on 4 dpn so that there are 15 sts each needle. Place marker (pm) and join for working in the rnd, being careful OE TO twist sts, Work k2, p2 rib for 9 inds—piece measures about 1° (2.5 cm) from CO, Change to CC and work 4 inds in ‘established rib, Change to MCand wotk 2 more mds—15 rnds rb completed; piece measures about 1% (65 crn) from CO. Change t0 St st and work even until piece measures 8° (20.5 cm) from CO, or desired length to top of hee. Instep Place next 29 sts on a holder for the heel Turn work so WS is facing and p31—31 sts for instep. Work back and forth in rows in Stst.as foll,beg with a RS rove Rows 1 and 2: Work even in patt, Note: Work the edge sts on every rovr: do not slip-the selvedge sts Row 3: (RS) KI, ssk, work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, kI—20'sts rem. Rows 4-6: Work even in patt, Row 7: Repeat Row 3—27 sts rem. Row 8; Workeven in patt Rows 9-54: Work 46 rows even in patt, and cat the same time s the first st of every RS row as if to knit with yarn in back (kwise ‘wyb), ands! the first st of every WS row ‘as if to purl with yarn in front (pwise wyfl piece measures about 7° (18 em) from beg of instep, orabout 4° (10 cm) less than desired total foot length. Place AWe APMP AP AP APA RPA PPP Pa sts on holder. Cutyatn, leaving a 12" Sole Preparation Note: In preparation for joining the instep xd sole, you will establish live sts around three sides ofthe instep re angle using picking up sts along one selvedge of the instep, working across the ive sts at the instep, then picking up stsalong the other instep selvedge. The heel stsare worked using @ fourth dpa, You may find ithelpful to use 6 dpn instead of 4, usin separate needles to hold the sts along each selvedae of the instep. (The pair shown here ‘was made using 2 cirneedies, using 1 to hald sts from around the three sides of the instep, and the other to work the heel and sole, Joining the sides of the sole to the instep by working sts tog at each end of every rovWith RS of instep facing you, join CC to beg OF RS of instep Row I, in the comer where the instep meets the held heel sts. Rnd 1; With Needie 1, Mi (see Glossary, page 124) in comner between heel and instep sts, pick up and knit 5 sts from ‘he first 8 instep ross, then pick upand knit 23 sts florh the next 46 instep rows, picking up the outside loop of each slipped selvedge st—29 sts on Needle 1. Return 27 held instep sts to dn, and with Needle 2, knit across 27 instep sts— 27 sts on Needle 2, With Needle 3, pick up and knit 23 sts from next 46 instep 00s as folk pick up the outside loop of each slipped selvedge st, pick up and knit Sst ftom the first 8 instep rows, Ml in comer between instep and heel sts— Hf the Bat of the foot ever wears aut, stip the grafting at the end ofthe toe, and Uunrarel the tor soe and hee, the fot sound between the ships, and the bottom thefoot wil fall of Carefully untae! the. "es ofthe sole to expose the lve sts fr the end ofthe step and beg ofthe be 29315 on Needle 3, Return 29 held heel sts to dpn, and with Needle 4, kI5 heel sts, Ml, kl4 heel sts—30 sts on Needle 4 115 sts total Rnd 2: nit, working any loose sts from the last ind through their back loops (tbl if necessary 10 tighten them, ‘You may wish ta put point protectors on Needles 1, 2, and 3,0r place the 85 sts from these needles on stitch holders as you work the heel Heel Heel Flap Turn work so WS is facing, with CC. sl pwvise wyf, p29. Work 30 heel sts on Needle 4 back and forth in rows as fol Row 1:(RS)*SI 1 kwise wyb, Kl;rep from * Row 2:(W5) SI 1 pwise wf, purl to end. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until a total of 24 rows have been worked—12 chain sts along each selvedge: heel lap measures about 2H (65 cm), Turn Heel Work short-rows to shape heel as fall Row 1:(RS) SI 1 pwise wy, kI5, ss, ki, turn work Row 2: (WS) 1 pivse wt p3,p2t0g, pl, turn. Row 3:51 1 kwise wyb, knit to 1 st before ap formed on previous row, ssk (1st from each side of gap), ki, tutn. Row 4;SI 1 pwise wyf, purl t0 1 st before gop formed on previous 101, p2t0g (1st from each side of gap), pl, turn FAVORITE SOCKS Mec KKK AKA ATTA AaMPP AP PRP APP Rep Rows 3 and-4 until all heel sts have been worked—16 heel sts rem, Cont in this manner, working 1 more st before dee ‘every row, until 14 sts fern. Next rave: (RS) Ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2t0g—14 sts, Do not cut yarn. Shape Gussets and Begin Sole iF necessary, retum 85 held sts of sole prep- aration to dpns or single cirneedle. With RS stil facing, cont as Fol! with CC, picking Uupsts fiom slipped heel flap selvedges through their outside loops: Row 1: (RS) Pick up and knit 12 sts along edge of heel flap, stlast picked-up st to needle holding instep sts, ssklast heel st tog with fist instep st, turn, Row 2: (WS) SI 1 pwise wyt,p25 toendof heel sts, ick up and pul (see Glossary, page 125) 12sts along other edge of heel flap, sllast picked-up st toneedle holding instep sts, p2tog (ast heel st and fist instep st), turn—38 sts total for heel ‘and gussets; | st joined from each end of instep sts. Sole is new worked bck and forth on sts of heel and gussets. Row 3:51 1 pwise wyb, ssk, knit to last 3 sole sts, k2t09, ssk last sole st with next instep st, tu —36 sole sts rem, Row 4:51 pwise wy put to last sole st, p2tog last stwith next instep st, turn. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 four more times— 28 sole sts rem, Continue Sole Cont with CC as foll Row 1:511 pwise wyb, knit tolast sole st, ssklast sole st with next instep st, turn Row 2:51 1 pwise wf purl tolest sole st, p2tog last sole st with next instep st, turn, Rep the last 2 rows until all sts from selvedges af instep have been joined: do fot join any sole sts 10 27 sts on needle at ‘end of instep—55 sts rem; 28 sts for sole, 27 sts for end of instep. Toe With CC, k28 sole sts, Ki4 instep sts, MI, K13 instep sts—56 sts, Arrange sts evenly on 4 dpn so that there are 14 sts on each needle, Pm to indicate beg of rnd at start of sole sts. IF necessary, work even in St st in the md until piece measures about 9° (23 cm) from back of heel, or 2" (5 cm) less than desired total foot length. Shape toe as folt: Rnd 1: On Needle 1, knitto last 3 sts, k2t0g, ki;on Needle 2, ki, ssk, knitto last 3 sts, k2t09, kl; on Needle 3, KI, ssk, knit to end—4 sts dec'd. Rnd 2: Knit. Repeat Rds 1 and 2 until 16 sts tem. Arrange sts on 2 needles with 8 sts each for topand bottom of toe. Finishing Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30:5 cm) tat Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (See Glossary, page 123) tograft sts tog, Weave in loose ends. Block lightly= 3 6 8 é 2 2 = <2 col oP uaM of of Mofo ad Wh Mf La a tt% SrrtcH Gurpe katbl Knit through back lop. Pitbl Purl 1 through back lop. Right Traveler (worked over 23s) ‘Wrkto the pur stove the kth symbol ands thenett 2s hws (a pul st anda kit) nsert thetipaftheleftneedeint the back ofthe second tontightneedle,pullthe right eed ou ofthese 2 stsfeting the att fal fein frontof work, Immediately pick pte feet wit height needle ‘and place it ack the lee needle the? sts hare exchanged places— work them asp. Left Traveler (worked over2 sts) ‘orkto the Mtb symbolandsithe nent 2 sts prise (anit standa purist. nsertthe wpoftheleftncedle int the frontof the second tonight needle, pall theright needle out ofthese 2ts, letting the fist tale in backof werk. Immediately pckupthe ‘hee st withthe ight needle and place onthe eft eecle—the 2stshave exchanged places— ork themas pl kth Right Cross (worked over? sts) 1. 2kwise complete as for rghtiraveer, working the 2enchangedstsask2. Left Cross (worked over? sts) 1 2pwise complete asforleft traveler, waking the esehanged sts a [kItb|] times Band Pattern (worked over 9st) ‘Set-up row: KI tbl, [kItbl, pt] 3 tkmes, [kttbl) umes, ‘row 1: |KTtbll 2 times, pt, k1tbl, work next 2 sts as fols2 wis, inser tip fet ned int back ofsecand ston ight needle ul ght needle ou ofthese 2st othat the st stalls fren font of woth, pickup frees with abt nedie and place on left needle (the 2sts have exchanged places), K2, pf fk1tbl}2 times. : IKI 2 times pf, work net 2 tsa os 2 kwise; insert tip of eft needle into the back of second st anright needle pulrght needle out of these 2 sts so that first st falls free in front of wrk pickup re stwith abt needle ad place onleftneedle the 2stshve exchanged places), ‘At, pl, ttbl, pl, [kth] 2 times, Repeat fons 1 and 2 orpatem, FES Genter Sctmuster as em Schichen Esta Todtional Kiting Pate tom the Ensley of Sy by Mara Eibechers avalable rom Schoolhouse res. ‘The twisted int stihes travel over the pur ste on eet round. Tis accomplished by sipping 2 stitches and having them exchange places ‘Inthis patter, right travelers are sippedas it ‘okt which pts a twist inte the sith they are then kitted through the rots toeep this tust,mating ight slanting stiches heeft travelers areslippedas if to pur the ave then krited through the backs, making them eft- slantingstitches, The resutng stitches ave miror images ofeach other and perfectly balanced.QPP AP RP AP APMP Leg Band With waste yarn and using a provisional method (see Glossary, page 121), C09 sts. Purl 1 row. Work these 9 sts as cord (see Glossary, page 124) for 72.rows. The loops of yam across the back of work will be noticeable, but they are useful for keeping tackof the number of rows worked. (Note: The frst and last sts will (oll under to form rounded edges. The band wil twist 2s you go but wil straighten out ‘when sts are picked up later for the leg) Care- fully remove waste yarn from provisional CO and place 9 live sts onto a separate dpn. With yam threaded on a tapestry needle, use the kitchener st (See Glossary, page 123) to graft lve sts tog, forming a ring, leg With RS facing and beg 18:sts to right of graft, pick up and knit 72 sts around band, working inte the back loop of each ston the band edge. Arrange sts evenly on 3 dpn, place marker (pr), and join for working in the rnd, Rnd begs at outside of leg. Beg with set-up md, work 36 sts of Leg chart 2 times, Wotk Finds 1-14 three times, then work Rnds 1-7 once more, Heel Heel Flap ‘The heel is worked back and forth on the first 36 sts of rnd; rem 36 sts will be worked later for instep. Row 1:(85) "SI 1 pwise with yarn in back Row 2: (WS) SI 1 puvise with yarn in front (wy8) putl to end, Row 3: *S| | pwise wyb, ki: rep from *. Rep Rows 2 and 3 until total of 24 rows have been worked, ending with Row 2— 12 chain sts along each selvedge edge. Turn Heel Work short-rows to shape heel as folk Row 1: (AS) K18, 31, kl, pss0, KI, tum work, Row 2: (WS) SI1 pwise wyf, 5, 22109, p1, wun. Row 3: Knit to | stbefare gap formed on previous row, st 1, kl, sso, kl, tur. Row 4: 5I1, purl to1 st before gap formed on previous rovw, p2tog (1 st each side of gap), pl, wm. Rep Rows 3 and 4 unti all sts have been worked, ending with a WS row. Shape Gussets Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the ind as folk Rnd 1: With Needle 1, knit hee! sts then pick: upand knit 12 sts along side of heel flap; with Needle 2, work Rnd 8 of chart across 36 instep sté; with Needle 3, pick up and knit 12 sts along otherside of hee! flap then knit frst 9 heel sts from Needle 1 again—78 ss total. Rnd begins at center ofheel. Rnd 2: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, 2109, plzon Needle 2, work Rnd 9 of Leg chart ‘across 36 sts; on Needle 3, pI, 33k, knit to end—2 sts decd, (wyb), kl: rep from and arthesametime Rnd 3: On Needle 1, knit to last st, pl; on dec 4 sts evenly spaced—3? sts rem. 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave Needle 2, work in patt as established; onTIAA AAA eed =T-Te] set-upround nt Favorit Socks wabals Lester epeat BL] ight taveler ee iteh Gude pages) + [Sb] lettraveer (see Sitch Guide, page 54) 1b] B] leftcos (se stitch Guide page 54} FB] right rss ee Sieh Guide, page 4) =[blbL- 161+ [=Ibibl+1« ra 2 2s ic. 5 oy, 8 ; Zs 2 9 aalal=COCA eee rr i leedle 3, pl, knit to end Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 68 sts rem—I6 ich on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 36 ins ts on Needle 2. Foot Vork ven as established through Rnd 14.0 1, then work Rads 1-14 two more times, » work Rnds 1-10 once more measures about 7%" (18.5 cr) fron Toe fork sts on Need 1 and Needle 3 in Stst as folk nitto last 3 sts, 2, work Rnd 11 of k2tog, kl; on Needl foe chart; on Needle 3, k , knit to nd—60 sts rem, Rnd 2: On Needle n Needle 2, work Rnd 13 of chart; on 3, kl, ssk, knit to end—56 sts rem, Rnd 4: 2.0n Needle 1 and Ale 3; work Rnd 14 of chart on and 4 until Rad 18 of chart ha: {24 sts rem on Needle 2. ind 3 work Rnd 4) until Toe chart has been niking all sts in St st blished until8 sts e1 and Needle 3; 2. Knit sts on Needle 1 onto Cut yarn, tail on tay ener st (see Glossary, page 123) to tog. W estry needle and use the Kit 2in loose ends. Bloc!JAA nnn from the Summer 2005 issue of Interweave KnitsoD = 1. = = os - = s8 faa i hd kameLeg Cuff With MC and using the long-tail method (see Glossary, page 120), CO $8 sts, Arrange sts on 4 dpn, place marker (pr), and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to ‘ist sts, With MC and beg with pl, work I,K rib for 2 rds. With CC, knit | rnd, then ‘work 1 mad in pl, kI ri. as before. Cut off CC. ‘Cont with MC only, knit 1 nad, then work pl, Kt rib for 6 mds. Shape back of ankle Work back and forth in shortrows (see Glossary, page 125) as fal: Row 1: (95) [PI, kl] 14 times, wrap neat st, tum (see Stitch Guide), Row 2: (WS) SI (wrapped st) pwise, [pl Ki] 13 times, pl. wrap next st (first st af original rd), turn, Row 3: 511 pwise,[k1, pl] 13 times, wrap. ext st, turn, Row 4:51 pwvise, (ki, pi] 12 times, kl, wrap next st (Second st of original ind), tun. Row 5:SI 1 pwise, pl, kl] 12 times, pl, pick upand knit the next wrap tog with the previously sipped knit st, pick up and ‘purl the fall wrap tog with the previously slipped purl st then work established sib to end-of-ind marker (m)—2 wrapped sts rem at beg of next md, after marker Heel Heel Flap \Wrork heel flap back and forth in rows on the frst 20sts as folk See- up zow Pick up and knit the next wrap tog with the previously slioped purl st, pick up and knit the foll wrap. tog with the previously slipped kit st, k3, k2tog, Kl, yo, pl, kI1, pl, yo, KI, SSK, ka, pl — 29 sts. Turn, Change to Heel Flap chart and work Rows 2-10 once (setup ind counts as Row 1 oF first patt ep) then work Rows 1-10 ‘once, then Work Rows 1-9 once more. Join a second strand of MC. Next row: (WS) With, 2 strands held tog, I 1 kwise, p28. Next rowe SIT kwise, k27, pl, Rep thellast 2 rows 2 more times then work WS rew once more. Turn Heel Cent with yarn doubled, work shortrows as fol Row 1: (RS) I | kwise, Kt6,ssk, pi, turn work Row 2: 511 kwise, p6, p2tog, pl, tum. Row 3: SI 1 kwise, k7, 5sk, pl, turn Row 4: SI 1 kwise, p8, p2tog, pi, tur. Cont in this manner, working 1 more st before dec until every st has been worked, ending with a WS 1ow—I7 sts rem, Shape Gussets Establish instep gussets, lace instep panel, and padded sole as fol: Rnd 1: Cont with yam doubled, sI1 kwise, K16, pick up and knit 1 stin each of the Next 5 selvedge sts of heel fap, drop 1 strand to the inside of the sack, cont with a single strand of yarn and pick up and knit 4 more sts along side heel flap to beg of instep sts, pm, work 29 instep sisaccording to Rnd 1 of Instep chart, PM, pickup and knit 14 sts along side of heel flap, pm, pick up and knit § more sts along heel flap, ending at beg of heel Sts —84 sts total, Reartange sts so frst FAVORITE Sacks: III a aaPak RP RP ARP RAP mPa ‘it an 5; pl on WS pur or RS; nit on WS (Z| 205 [S] sk [2] » 7] 511 Geenote 22 and last 5 sts of rnd are on the first needle for sole (27 sole sts total), 14.sts each on 2 needles for gussets, and 29 sts -on single needle for instep, Working yarn is between the Sth and 6th sts on the sole needie. Rnd 2: With single strand of wrking yarn, 31 T pwvise with yarn in bsack (wyb), kl rep from * to last 2sts of sole needle, sl pwise wyb, pl, drop current working yarn, turn work. With WS facing, pick up yamn dropped on previous md and cont as foll 'SI 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf}, pl; rep from * to last st of sole needle, drop working strand to outside of work (this strand will be 1 of 2 strands used for thé sole in the next row), s! 1 wise, turn, With RS facing, skip to the end of the sole needle without working 25 Timeless Destgas from Interweave strand of yam dropped there, and cont across the gusset and instep sts as foll: Knit to 3 sts before beg of instep, k2t0g, Ki; on instep needle work 29 instep sts according to next rew of instep chart: 1, sok, knitto end—2 sts dee’d both strands of yarn ore at beg of sole needle. Rnd 3: There will be 1 strand coming from in front of the frst sole needle, anc 1 strand coming from between the fist and second sts on the sole needle Holding both strands together, p? tightly, cont with double strand, knit to last st of sole needle, pl, drop 1 strand to inside of ‘work, cont with single strand, knit sts of first gusset, work 29 instep sts according to next row of instep chart, knit sts of second gusset the sole sts again, pick up the single LetRnd 4: With single strand, pt, ts 1 puvise vey, kl: rep from * to last 2 sts of sole needle, sts, 2 knit sts for each gusset; 49 chart nds Completed to end with Rnd 1 of instep chart, Cont instep sts in pat from chart, work Rnd 2 once more, working gusset decs as k2tog over 2 sts of first gusset, and ssk over 2sts of second gusset—S8 sts rem; 27 sole sts, 29 instep sts, 1 knit st for each gusset. Foot Redistribute sts again, if desired, and rep Finds 3 and 4 until instep chart has been ‘worked 5 times total, ending with Rnd 12 of chart and find 4 of padded sole patt—faot measures about 8" (20.5 cm) from back of heel. Fora longer foot, rep Rnds 3 and 4 of paddled sole, working instep sts in Sts, until foot measures 2° (5 cr) shorter than desired total length, ending with Rnd 4, Toe Cont working padding on sole sts only, work the first and last sole sts and sts for the top of toe with a single stand of yarn as fal: Rnd 1: With MC, k1 with single strand, cont with double strand, knit to last sole st, drop 1 strand to inside of werk, cont with single strand, knit last sole st, knit to end. Rnd 2: With single strand of CC, kl, *s| 1 wise wyb;k1;rep from * to last 2 sole sts, $11 pwise wyb, KI, drop CC working yarn, turn, With WS facing, join a new strand of CC and cont as fol: *SI 1 pwise wf, pi; rep from *to last st of sole needle, drop working strand to cutside of work, I 1 pwise, turn. With RS facing, skip to the end of the sole needle without working the sole sts again, pick up the single strand of CC dropped there, and knit to end both strands of yarn are at end af ind, Rnd 3: With CC, rep Rnd 1 Rnd 4: With single strand of CC, kl, "311 wise wyb, kizrep from tolast 2 sole sts, 311 pwise wyb, ki, drop CC working yatn, turn, With WS facing, pick up strand Favorite Socks (PATA aitQPP APR Pa of CC dropped on previous ow and contas foll*S11 pwise wyf, pl; rep from, * to last sole st, drop working strand to outside of work, sl pwise, turn. With RS facing, skip to the end of the sole needle rout working the sale sts again, pick up the single strand of CC dropped there; and knit to end; both strands of yarn are at end of ind. Cut CC and cont with MC to end. Rnd 5: Rnd 6: With MC, rep Rnd 2, dec 4 sts as folk On sole sts work kl, ssk, work in patt to w ep Rind I, 257 ¢ Designs fiom tnterweave last 3 sole sts, k2t0g, ki; on top of toe sts work kt, ssk, knit to last 3 top of toe sts, K2tog, kI—4 sts deci. Rnds 7-22: Rep Rnds 3 and 4 with MC, dec 4 stsasin Rnd 6 on Rnd 10, 13, 16,18, 20, 21, and 22—26 sts rem, Finishing Cutyain, leaving 2 20° G1 ert} tal. Divide sts evenly on two needles. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, use the Kitchener st (See Glossary, page 123) to graft sts tog. Weave in loose ends. Black lightly tedTAA AAIAIAIAIAITrinnrir irr inn in irre irAnn Budd Ann Budd designed these classic socks to have the look of cables without. the bulk The cable-like waves are created with an. easy-to-memorize pattem of knitand pull stitches that “travel’ with increases and decreases, paired on the same row, The slightly ruaged fook is appropriate for a man ‘Of woman. FINISHED SIZE NEEDLES ‘Abou 6 ()"(15 1205). foot cicurferenceand7s(94)" Upper eg—size3 (3.25 mm):setof 4 double-ponted pn {09,24 cm) foot enh, Tita child (adit), Note oomake the Lowerleg a fot—size 2 (2.75 mm):set of dp. Adjest socslargerorsmalle,useneelesoneartwosizeslargeror needle sizes necessary toobtain the cect gauge. | smallerand engthen orshorten the foot as necessary. NOTIONS YARN ‘Marker (m);tapestry needle. Fingering-weighst yarn: (CYCA #1 Super Fine). GaucE ‘Shown here: Ztron Trekking Tweed XXL (75% wool, 25% nylon, 18stitchesand24 rounds =2" (5 cm) in stockinetie stitch | 4624221009): 250 lve tweed, tal ‘nk the oun onsale neelesorlwerleg and fot AAAI nnn IAAL 2‘ { 66 Leg With size 3 (3.25 mm) needles and using the old Norwegian method (see Glossary, page 121), C60 (80) sts. Arrange sts as evenly as possible on 3 dpn. place marker {pm and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Knit 1 md. Rep. nds 1-16 of Mock Wave Cable chart until piece measures 234 (4)" (7 [10] cm) from CO. Change to size 2 (275 mm) needles and contin patt from chart until piece measures about 5% (714! (4 [19] cr) from CO, ending with Rnd 8 or 16 of chart. Heel Heel Flap K10 (20), tun work so WS is facing, st 1 puvise with yarn in front (wy), p29 39)— 30 (40) heel sts approximately centered | over pat on back of leg; rem 30 (40) sts will ‘it =] punt 7] tog S] sik i] MI (eeGlasary, page 124) Cl nemep be worked later for instep. Work 30 (40) heel sts back and forth in rows as oll Row 1: (RS) *SI 1 kwise with yarn in back (yb) klsrep from *t0 end of row. Row 2: (WS) 811 pwise with wyf, purl toend, Rep Rows 1 and 2 untila total of 30 (40) rows have been worked—15 (20) chain sts along each selvedge edge. Turn Heel ‘Work short-rows to shape heel as foll: Row 1: (RS) KI7 (22), ssk, KI, turn work Row 2:(W5) St, p5, p2tog, pl, turn. Row 3:51 |, knit to | st before gap formed on previous row ssk (Ist from each side of gap). ki, tun Row 4:51 , purl to 1 st before gap formed (on previous row, p2tog (1 st from each side of gap), pl turn. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked—18 (223 heel sts rem Mock Wave Cable Favortre Socks A = = = - 4 = 3] = 5 = 5 =Shape Gussets Pick up sts along selvedge edges of hee! ad rejoin for working in the rnd as Rnd 1: With Needle f, k18 (22) heel sts then, P and Knit 16 (21) sts along edge of ee! flap; with Needle 2, work across nstep sts in patt as established; Needle 3, pick up and knit 16 (21) sts nit 30 along other edge of heel flap the 9 (11) heel sts from Needle 1 again—80 (104) sts total; 25 (32) sts each on Needle | and Needle 3; 30 (40) instep sts on Needle 2. Rnd begins at center of heel Rnd 2: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, 2tog, k1; on Needle 2, work in pattias tablished; on Needle 3, KI, sk, knit to id—2 sts dec'd. Rnd 3: on Needle 2 in patt from chart; work ts nt in patt as established (work sts leedle | and Needle 3in St st), ds 2 and 3 until 60 (80) sts rer Foot ‘even in patt as established until piece easuies about 6 (794) (15 [19] em) from 2) B.8 [5] cm) han desited total foot length. k of heel, or about Toe ork in St stas Fol Rnd 1:On Needle 1, knit to last 2sts, k2t09, i; on Needle 2, k, ssk knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, KI;0n Needle 3, kl, ssk, knit to J—Asts decid jens from Interweay Rnd 2: Knit, Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 32 (40) stsrem, Rep Rnd 1 every nd until 12 (16) sts rem, Knit. the sts on Needle | onto the end of Needle 3—6 (8) sts each on 2 needles, Finishing Cut yarn, leaving 3 1230.5 cm} tail, Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the Kitch ener st (see Glossary page 123) 6 grat sts tog, Weave in loase ends. Black lightly.from the Spring 1907 issue of laternuave Kus ATT aa aT TnEstonian Cables 4m tona, where cable needles a not common, the cable action fs performed on ‘the four stitches (numbered 1,2, 3and4, with, st #1 ses to the let needle pat and sth #4 the farthest away) 2s flows Put the right meet into the back of 3 and #4, Palle lft nedle out ofall 4 sts, leaving #1 and #2in mi afr moment. Place #2, then ‘on the left needle, then place #4, then 2 nto the elt meee Kat and #4 then put the dt ned nto the bak of 2 (new in 44h poston and sip thee needle ut of #2.and jst 2s you dd with #8 and ~ Hbefre. Sich wl be in i ar fora _maenent. Place 6 then #2 on the eft needle __ and ncexchef he, beg Loosely CO 72 sts. Divide sts evenly on 4 dpn (18 sts per needle), place marker (pm), and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts, Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd, Work Rnds 1-6 of Lace chart 6 times, Heel Heel Flap Ki8, tuin work, sl 1,p35—36 heel sts Centered over back of leg: rem 36 sts will be worked later for instep. Work 36 heel sts back and forth in rows as fol: Row 1: (RS) *S!1 kwise with yam in back (wb), KI; rep from * Rows 2 and 4: (WS) SI | pwise with yarn in front (yf), p35, con Place2stsancntoftont, I plice Inston cots Ueftredte knit2ndst, then kit ston om (se x ate ‘nit x] sk pal 6] 0 ‘2tog [| pattern epest Flow 3:51 1 kwise wy, “s1 kivise wyb, kl: tap from end k2. Rep Rows 1-4 fora total of 40 raws—20 chain sts along each selvedge edge of heel flap. Turn Heel Work short-ows to shape hee! as fol Row 12 (RS) *S11 kivse wy, ki: rep from * accoss 22 sts, sok, tun work Row 2: (WS) St 1 puzise wy, p8, p2t09, tum. Row 3:SI1 kwvise wb, work sts in estab lished heel patt, ssk turn, Row 4: SI | pwise wyf, p8, p2tag, tum, Rep Rows 3 and 4, keeping in established palt, until all hee! sts have been worked, ending with a WS row—10 sts rem, FAVORITE SOCKS 1 ll = m1. 1 1 Wn in an am am a momeee Shape Gussets Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the ind.as folk Rnd 4: On Needle 1 sl1 pwise wyb, ko, pick up and knit 22 sts atang right edge of heel flagron Needle 2, work 18 sts according to Row 1 of chart as established; on Needle 3, work 18 sts according to Row 1 of chart as estab lished: on Needle 4, pick up and knit 22 stsalong left edge of heel flap then work first 5 hee! sts from Needle 1 again — 90 sts total 27 sts on Needle 1; 18 sts each on Needle 2 and Needle 3; 27 sts onNeedle 4, Rnd 2: On Needle 1, work tolast 2 sts, k2tagron Needle 2 and Needle 3, work as established; on Needle 4, 35k. work 10 end—2stsdec Rep the lastrnd 12 times more—64 sts rem; 14sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 4, 18 sts each on Needle 2 and Needle 3, Foot Contas established, working instep sts as charted and sole sts in St st, untila total af 14 patt reps have been worked from CO—piece should measure about 7° (18 em) from back of heel, Toe Adjust sts by placing the fist 2 sts from Needle 2 onto Needle | and the last 2 sts from Needle 3 onto Needle 4—16 sts on each needle, 25 Timeless Designs fiom Interweave Rnd 1:0n Needle 1, workto last’3 sts, K2tog, klzon Needle 2k, ssk, work to ‘end on Needle 3, work to last 3 sts, k2t0g, kI-on Needle 4, KI, ssk, work to end—4 sts decd. Rnd 2: Work even. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 32 sts tern @ sts on each needle) Rep ind 1 (deceveryrnd) until 8 sts rem (2 sts on each needle), ing Break yamn, thread tall through rem sts, pull snug to tighten, and fasten off. Weave in loose ends, Block lightly ce aeMat un from the Speing 2005 issue of Lrierincare KnitsErica Alexander For Erica Alexander, handknitted socks top the list of life's little pleasures. 5 5 5 & 5 k 5 é = 5 The leg and instep of these socks are ribbed and decorated with a single classic cable at each side. Although Erica worked all the cable crosses in the same direction inthe pair at left, these instructions are for working the cables as mirror images on each side of the foot sented FINISHED SIZE GUIDE About 7° (18am) foot circumference and 10” (25.5 cm) foot ‘ength. To fit a woman, Hote: To make these socks larger or “2, prep from". smiley se neelesaneer wo seslargerer smal and Rnd [K2sp1] tines 33 sort cmandhaldin fr, 2, Aengtenc shorten the ots neces, slppult om cnontle eel arpa i k2 fom YARN ‘pl, {k2, pt] 9 times, 313 sts onto cn and hold in back, K2, slip ‘Fingering-weightyarn (CYCA #1 Super Fine}. ‘purl st from cn ontofeft needle and pur! it, k2From cn, p1. Shor ere-Lana Grosa Melemelt Cotton 4SSe] 511 bis, k2og, psa ¥] (Kp ball insome st (40) sts will be worked later for instep. Work 32 (38) heel sts back and forth in rows.as fall: Row 13 (85) *51 1 kwise with yam in back (yb). Ia: rep from *tovend of row. Row 23 (WS) SI pwise with yam in front (wy), purl to end Rep Rows | and 2 untl a total of 32 (38) rows have been worked —16 (19) chain sts at each selvedge edge, Turn Heel Work short-rows to shape heel as fll Row 15 (RS) K16 (21), ssk, kl, tun work, Row 2: (WS) S11 pwise wy p5, p2teg, pl, tum, Row 3:SI 1 pwise wyb, knit to 1 st before gop formed on previous row, ssk (1 st from each side of gap), I, turn. Row 4: SI 1 pwise wyf, purl to 1 st before gap formed on previous rov, p2toq (1 st from each side of gap), pl, turn, Rep Rows 3 and 4 untilall heel sts have been worked —18 22) heel sts rem. Shape Gussets Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the md as folk Rnd 1: With Needle 1, k18 (22) heel sts then pickup and knit 17,19) sts along edge of heel flap; with Needle 2, work act055 34 (40) instep sts in patt as charted: with Needle 3, pick up and knit 17(19) sts along other edge of hee! flap, then knit the first 9 (11) hee! sts from Needle 1 again—a6 (100) sts total; 26 ‘80) sis each on Needle | and Needle 3; 34 (40) instep sts on Needle 2. Slip frst st FAVORITE SOCKS Aa aa aaa ata VAT ata Wa aa aedPRP GMP AAP MP GMP AP PMP PRP PARP PAP RP = = = on Needle 3. back onto Needle 2— 26 (30) sts on Needle 1; 35 (41) sts on Needle 2 {these sts now begin and end with pl), 25 (29) stsan Needle 3, Rnd begins at center ofheel Rad 2: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2t0g, k1;0n Needle 2, work in patt as established; on Needle 3, k1, ssk, knit to end—2 sts decd, Rnd 3: Contin patt as established (work sts on Needle 2 in patt from chart; wark sts on Needle | and Needle in Stst), Rep finds 2 and 3 until 66(78) sts rem, Foot Cont even in patt as established until piece measures about 6¥ (6)" (17 [20.5] cm) from back of heel, or about 154 2)" (4.5 [5] em) less than desired total foot length. Toe Workin St stas folk Rnd 1:0n Needle 1, knit to last 2 sts, k2109; on Needle 2, pl ssk, knit to last k2t0g, pl; on Needle 3, ssk, knit to end—4 sts deci Rnd 2: Work even as established (knit the knits and purl the purl) Finishing Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 34(38)sts rem. Rep Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30.5 em) tall. Thread the tail ona tapestry needle and use the Kitch- ind | every tnd une 14 sts rem, Ke edle Jontathe end of Needle —_ener st (see Glossary, page 123) to join sts. 37 sts each on 2 needles, Weave in loase ends, Black lightly 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave fost 5 T Designs from Interweay fos}front the Winter 1997 issue of Interweave Kash i TVLeg With MIC, loosely CO 56 sts. Arrange sts as evenly as possible on 3 dpn, plece marker (pm), and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts, Work k2, 62 ribbing for 21 mds. Keeping in rib as established, work 2 rnds with C,2 mds with MC, 1 rnd with, 1 ind with MC, 1 md with C2 inds with MC, 2 rds. with CC, and 13 mds with, ME. With MC, work’ inds Stst, Work nds 1-21 of Star chart, inc and dec 8 sts evenly spacedon Rnds 4 and 19.as indicated. With MC, work Stst for 9 mds, or until piece measures desited length to heel Boe El oat Lopate pn Heel Join reinforcing thread if desired. Heel Flap 14, tum work around. SI 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf}, p2?—28 heel sts centered ‘over back of leg; rem 28 sts will be worked later for the instep. Work 28 heel sts back and forth in rows as fall Row 12(RS) *S| 1 kwise with yarn in back (ovyb),Kirep from * Row 2: (WS) SI 1 pwise wyf, purl to end. Work these 2 rows 14 times total, ending with a WS row—i4 chain sts along each selvedge edge Bec 8 stsevenly spaced ey “Los Ff] 3 ince sts evenly spaced FAVORITE SOCKS AT aaa a iia iaInne Le = -. e 5 E c B Turn Heel Work short-rows to shape heel as folk Row 1:(85)K16, ss, kl, tun, Row 2:(W5) SI1 pwise wyf, 95, p2tog, pl, tum, Row 3:51 1 pwise wyb, knit to 1 stbefore gap formed on previous row, ssk ( st each side of gap), ki, turn Row 4:51 1 pinise wyf, purl t0 1 st before 930 formed on previous row, p2t0g (1 st each side of gap), pl tum. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked, ending with a WS row—16 peel sts rem, On next rowy, kB, (Break off seinforcing thread, iFitwas used.) Shape Gussets Pickup sts along selvedge edges of heel fap and rejoin for working in the rnd.as fol: Rnd 1: With Needle 1, 48 rem heel sts, pick up and knit 14 sts along left edge of heel flap; with Needle 2, pick up 23nd knit 1 st at base of heel flap, K28 instep sts, pick up and knit 1 stat base of other side of heel fap (these 2 exira ss wal be dec'd on the next rnd; they p close up the hole that appears at the comer of instep and heel flap) le 3, pick up and knit 14 sts along right edge of heel flap, k8 hee! ststotal:22 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 30 sts on Needle 2. And begins at center of heel Smaliss Designs from Interweave Rnd 2: On Needle 1, knit to last 3sts, k2t0g, 41;0n Needle 2, k2t09, knit to last 2 sts, sk on Needle 3, k!, ssk, knit to.end—2 sts decd. Rnd 3: Knit Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 56 sts rem, Foot Cont even in St st until foot measures about 332’ (8 cm) less than desired total length from heel to toe. Toe Join reinforcing thread if desired, Rnd 1:°K6, k2t0gs rep from *—49 sts rem, Rods 2-7: Knit, Rnd 8: “KS, K2t09; rep from *—42 sts rem. Rnds 9-13: Knit Rnd 14:“Ka, k2t0g; ep from "—35 sts rem, Rnds 15-18: knit ‘Cont in this manner, working 1 fewer st bet -each dee and knitting | fewer md bet dec mds until 14 sts rem, ending with knit 1 ind. Next id: "k2tog; rep from *—7 sts rem. Finishing Break yarn, leaving 8" (20.5 crn) tail. Thread ‘ail on tapestry needle, draw through rem ts, pull snug to tighten, and fasten off ‘Weave in loose ends. Block lightly. too