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CONTENTS
Basketwork Socks 6
Oblique Socks 14
Meandering Socks 24
Twirla Socks 40
Westney Socks 44
Oscillatory Socks 48
Sparkle Socks 58
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BASKETWORK SOCKS
by Mone Dräger
GAUGE
32 sts and 44 rows = 4" over Basketwork
Pattern, blocked
8 Basketwork Socks
Basketwork Leg Pattern (worked in rounds over a multiple of 3 Set-Up for Short Row Heel: M1L, [1/2 RC] 5 times, [1/2 RC DW] 10
sts) (11, 12) times, [1/2 RC] 6 times, do not work sole sts on Needle 2.
Due to the nature of the pattern, there are cables worked using 92 (98, 104) sts.
stitches at the end of one round and the beginning of the next
Heel Shaping (on Needle 2)
round. The beginning of the round however stays in the same
Row 1 (RS): K25 (28, 31), W&T.
place. Pay careful attention to keep the marker at the correct
Row 2 (WS): P22 (25, 28), W&T.
position.
Row 3: K to 2 sts before st wrapped in previous RS row, W&T.
Rnd 1: *K2, Sl1; rep from * to end.
Row 4: P to 2 sts before st wrapped in previous WS row, W&T.
Rnd 2: K2, *1/2 LC DW; rep from * to last st, Sl1 to CN, remove M,
K1 with DW, PM for beginning of rnd. Rep Rows 3-4 three (three, four) more times.
Rnd 3: K1, K1 from CN, *Sl1, K2; rep from to last st, Sl1.
Next Row (RS): K to end of needle. For all wrapped sts, pick up
Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 1.
the wrap with the right needle from front to back, K the wrapped
Rnd 5: *1/2 RC DW; rep from * to end.
st and pull the yarn through both, the wrapped st and the wrap.
Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 1.
Next Row (WS): Sl1, P to end of needle. For all wrapped sts,
DIRECTIONS pick up the wrap with the right needle from back to front, place
it on the left needle and bring it over and behind the st it was
Toe
wrapping, P the st together with the wrap.
Use Judy’s Magic Cast On to cast on 20 (22, 24) sts; 10 (11, 12) sts
on each needle. PM to indicate the beginning of the round. Heel Flap
Knit one round. The heel flap is joined with the gusset sts at the end of each
Inc Rnd: On Needle 1, *K1, M1L, K to last st, M1R, K1; rep from * on row. You might want to rearrange sts before you start working
Needle 2. 24 (26, 28) sts. the heel flap and transfer first 16 sts and last 16 sts of Needle 1
Rep Inc Rnd four more times. 40 (42, 44) sts. to Needle 2. Adjust sts so that the first st to work is the last st
Next round: K worked for the heel.
Alternate between Inc Rnd and plain K rnds until there are 60 Set-up Row (RS): Sl1, [K2, K1 with DW] 8 (9, 10) times, K2, SSK,
(66, 72) sts; 30 (33, 36) sts on each needle. turn. 1 gusset st dec.
Row 1 (WS): *Sl1 WYIF, P2; rep from * to last heel st, P2tog, turn. 1
Foot
gusset st dec.
Set-Up Rnd 1: Remove M, K all sts on Needle 1, K1 st from Needle
Row 2 (RS): *Sl1, K2; rep from * to last st before gap, SSK, turn. 1
2 onto Needle 1, K all but the last stitch on Needle 2, transfer last
gusset st dec.
st to Needle 1. 32 (35, 38) sts on Needle 1 for instep, 28 (31, 34) sts
Row 3: Sl1 WYIF, *1/2 LC DW; rep from * to last 3 sts before gap,
on Needle 2 for sole.
P2, P2tog, turn. 1 gusset st dec.
Set-Up Rnd 2: K2, [K1 with DW, K2] 10 (11, 12) times, K all sts of
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Needle 2.
Row 5: Rep Row 1.
Rnd 1: Work in Basketwork Instep pattern on Needle 1, K all sts on
Row 6: Sl1, *1/2 RC DW; rep from * to last 3 sts before gap, K2,
Needle 2.
SSK, turn. 1 gusset st dec.
Repeat Rnd 1, working Rnds 1-6 of Basketwork Instep pattern a Rep Rows 1-6 three more times, then work Rows 1-5 once more.
total of four (five, six) times, then work Rnds 1-5 once more. 62, (68, 74) sts.
Row 30: Sl1, *1/2 RC DW; rep from * to 3 sts before gap, Sl2 to CN
Gusset
and hold at back, K1, K1 from CN, SSK with DW (1 from CN and
Rnd 1: K2, *1/2 LC DW; rep from * to end of Needle 1, M1R DW, K
last gusset st), PM for beginning of rnd. 1 st dec. 61 (67, 73) sts.
sts of Needle 2. 1 st inc.
Rnd 2: *K2, Sl1; rep from * to end of Needle 1, K sts of Needle 2. Leg
Rnd 3: *K2, Sl1; rep from * to end of Needle 1, M1R, K sts of Needle Set-Up Rnd: [K2, Sl1] 10 (11, 12) times, K2, K2tog with DW, [K2, Sl1]
2. 1 st inc. to end. 60 (66, 72) sts.
Rnd 4: M1L DW, *1/2 RC DW; rep from * to last st of Needle 1, K1, K Work in Basketwork Leg pattern. Pay close attention that the
sts of Needle 2. 1 st inc. beginning of rnd M stays in the correct place.
Rnd 5: *Sl1, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts of Needle 1, Sl1, K1, M1R, K Work Rnds 1-6 a total of 7 (8, 9) times, then work Rnds 1-4 once
sts of Needle 2. 1 st inc. more.
Rnd 6: M1L, *Sl1, K2; rep from * to end of Needle 1, K sts of Needle Next Rnd: *1/2 RC; rep from * to end.
2. 1 st inc.
Cuff
Rnd 7: K1, *1/2 LC DW; rep from * to end of Needle 1, M1R DW, K
Rnd 1: *K2, P1; rep from * to end.
sts of Needle 2. 1 st inc.
Rep Rnd 1 fifteen more times.
Rnd 8: M1L, K1, *Sl1, K2; rep from * to last sts of Needle 1, Sl1, K sts
BO in pattern using Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off.
of Needle 2. 1 st inc.
Rep Rnds 3-8 four more times. 91 (97, 103) sts; 63 (66, 69) on Finishing
Needle 1 for instep, 28 (31, 34) on Needle 2 for sole. Weave in ends, wash and block.
Rnd 33: *K2, Sl1; rep from * to end of Needle 1, Sl1, K sts of Needle
2. Basketwork Socks 9
RAINBOW
WAVE SOCKS
by Christina Danaee
Follow all chart rows from right to left, reading them as RS rows. Work leg in pattern until it measures 3” from afterthought heel,
ending after Rnd 1 of Wave Pattern.
Judy’s Magic Cast-On
Using circular needles Judy’s Magic Cast-on creates a seamless Cuff
toe for your socks. http://tutorials.knitpicks.com/wptutorials/ Switch to smaller needle(s).
judys-magic-cast-on/
With C1
Kitchener Stitch Rnd 1: K.
The Kitchener stitch will join the live stitches of the heel together Rnds 2-3: P.
seamlessly. http://tutorials.knitpicks.com/wptutorials/go-your- Switch to MC.
own-way-socks-top-down-part-8-kitchener-stitch/ Rnd 4: K.
Rnds 5-8: Work Rnds 9-12 of Wave Pattern.
DIRECTIONS Rnd 9: Work Rnd 1 of Wave Pattern.
Toe Switch to C1, breaking MC yarn and leaving a 3” tail.
Using MC and Judy’s Magic Cast-On, cast-on 16 sts to larger Rnd 10: K.
needle. (8sts per needle) Rnd 11: (P2, P2tog) repeat to last 2sts, P2. 59sts.
Knit one round. Rnd 12: P.
Heel
Needle 1: K to M, SM, work Rnd 12 of Wave Pattern twice, SM, K to
end of needle.
Needle 2: Using a contrast color scrap yarn of similar weight, K38.
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Legend
12 k4tog
Knit four stitches
11
together as one
10 yo
9 Yarn Over
8 knit
knit stitch
7
6
MC
5 C1
1
OBLIQUE SOCKS
by Mone Dräger
16 Oblique Socks
Short-Row 3: Sl1 WYIB, K to 1 sts before gap, SSK, K1, turn. before M, K1, SM, K1, work in 2x2 Rib to next M, SM, (P1, K1) to 1 st
Short-Row 4: Sl1 WYIF, P to 1 sts before gap, P2tog, P1, turn. before M, P1, SM, K to end.
Rep Short-Rows 3-4 4 (5, 6) more times. 17 (19, 21) heel sts.
Rep Rnds 3-6 (ending on a Rnd 4 or Rnd 6) until there is only 1 st
Gusset left each between first and second, and second and third marker,
Set-up Rnd 1: Sl1 WYIB, K16 (18, 20), PU and K13 (14, 15) sts along i.e. the markers in the middle of the instep. Remove second and
the edge of the heel flap, work instep sts as established in 2x2 Rib third marker on last rnd.
to 2 sts before M, K2tog, SM, SSK, work sts as established in 2x2
Next Rnd: K to M, remove M, K2tog, K to end. 54 (62, 70) sts; 27
Rib to end of instep, PU and K13 (14, 15) sts along the edge of the
(31, 35) sts each on instep and sole.
heel flap, K22 (25, 28), PM for new beginning of rnd. 69 (77, 85)
Foot length measures approximately 5 (6, 6.5)” at this point.
sts.
Set-up Rnd 2: (K2, P2) twice, work sts as established in 2x2 Rib to Foot Section 2
1 st before M, K1, SM, K1, work sts as established in 2x2 Rib to end Rnd 1: (P1, K1) to 1 st before M, P1, SM, K to end.
of instep, (P2, K2) twice, PM, K to end. Rnd 2: Knit.
Dec Rnd: Work in 2x2 Rib to 2 sts before M, K2tog, SM, SSK, work Rep Rows 1-2 until foot measures 1.75 (2, 2.5)” less than desired
in 2x2 Rib to next M, K to end. 2 sts dec. foot length.
Next Rnd: Work in 2x2 Rib to 1 sts before M, K1, SM, K1, work in
Rep Rnd 1 once more.
2x2 Rib to next M, K to end.
Toe
Rep last two rnds 6 more times. 55 (63, 71) sts.
Rnd 1: *K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before M, K2tog, K1; rep from * once. 4
Foot Section 1 sts dec.
Rnd 1: M1R, PM, work in 2x2 Rib to 2 sts before M, K2tog, SM, SSK, Rnd 2: K3, (P1, K1) to 2 sts before M, K2, SM, K to end.
work in 2x2 Rib to next M, SM, M1L, PM, K to end. Rnd 3: Rep Rnd 1.
Rnd 2: P1, SM, work in 2x2 Rib to 1 st before M, K1, SM, K1, work in Rnd 4: K2, (P1, K1) to 1 sts before M, K1, SM, K to end
2x2 Rib to next M, SM, P1, SM, K to end. Rep Rnds 1-4 3 (4, 5) more times. 22 sts.
Rnd 3: K to M, M1R, SM, work in 2x2 Rib to 2 sts before M, K2tog, Rep Rnd 1 once more. 18 sts.
SM, SSK, work in 2x2 Rib to next M, SM, M1L, K to M, SM, K to end.
Cut yarn, leaving an 18” tail. Use the yarn needle and tail and graft
Rnd 4: (P1, K1) to M, SM, work in 2x2 Rib to 1 st before M, K1, SM,
the instep sts to the sole sts, using Kitchener Stitch.
K1, work in 2x2 Rib to next M, SM, (K1, P1) to M, SM, K to end.
Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 3. Finishing
Rnd 6: (P1, K1) to 1 st before M, P1, SM, work in 2x2 Rib to 1 st Weave in ends, wash and block lightly.
TREE OF LIFE SOCKS
by Kate Lonsdale
YOB - yarn over backwards Right Heel is worked on the first 28 (32, 36) sts, and the
At the beginning of a WS row, move the working yarn to the back remaining 28 (32, 36) sts are K in C1 after the heel is complete.
as if to knit, insert right-hand needle into first st purlwise, bring For the Left Heel, K the first 28 (32, 36) sts in C1, then complete
working yarn over right-hand needle and complete the first purl the heel on the remaining 28 (32, 36) sts.
st as usual, creating an extra st before the first purl. (Note: This
Row 1 Right Sock (RS): K27 (31, 35), turn.
extra st will be mounted backwards. When you work this st later,
Row 1 Left Sock (RS): K55 (63, 71), turn.
you will need to reorient it in the correct position before you knit
(Left and Right Socks are worked the same way from here until
it.)
the last rnd.)
K3tog - K 3 together Row 2 (WS): YOB, P26 (30, 34), turn
Knit three stitches together as one. Row 3: YO, K25 (29, 33), turn
Row 4: YOB, P24 (28, 32), turn
SSSP
Rows 5-22: Repeat Rows 3-4 9 more times, working 1 fewer st in
Sl the next 3 sts as if to K, move these 3 sts back to the left-hand
each row- 6 (10, 14) sts remain between YOs.
needle, P these 3 sts together through the back loop
Row 23: YO, K6 (10, 14), remount the next st (the YOB from
DIRECTIONS previous row) and K2tog with the following st, turn.
Row 24: YOB, P7 (11, 15), SSP, turn.
Cuff Row 25: YO, K8 (12, 16), remount next 2 sts, K3tog (with the 2
CO 56 (64, 72) sts in C1 and join for working in the round. Be
remounted sts and the next st), turn.
careful not to twist your sts.
Row 26: YOB, P9 (13, 17), SSSP, turn.
Rnd 1: *P1, K3, rep from * until end of rnd. Rows 27-42: Repeat Rows 25-26, eight more times, working one
more st in each row. 25 (29, 33) purled sts in the center section.
Change to MC and rep Rnd 1 until cuff measures 2 (2, 2.5)” from
Row 43: YO, K26 (30, 34), remount next 2 sts, K3tog (with the 2
CO edge.
remounted sts and the next st), turn.
Knit 3 rounds in St st. Row 44: P27 (31, 35), SSP, turn. No unworked sts remain.
Toe
Toe is worked in C1. Break MC and work in the yarn end on the
inside of the sock in order to avoid having to weave it in later.
Rnd 1: K.
Rnd 2: *SSK, K24 (28, 32), K2tog, rep from * once. 52 (60, 68) sts.
Rnd 3: K.
Rnd 4: *SSK, K22 (26, 30), K2tog, rep from * once. 48 (56, 64) sts.
Rnd 5: K.
Next Rnd: K.
Distribute half the sts onto each of two needles. Graft remaining
sts together using Kitchener st.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block to measurements.
Chart A Chart B 9" Chart B 10" Chart B 11"
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
Legend
31 51 59 67
slip
66
30 Slip stitch as if to purl, holding
50 58
yarn in back 49 57 65
29
64
48 56
28 knit
63
knit stitch 47 55
27 62
46 54
26 61
9" finished length 45 53
25 60
44 52
59
24 10" finished length 43 51
58
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22 11" finished length 41 49 56
21 40 48 55
20 MC 39 47 54
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C1 37 45 52
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30
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Chart A 14 22 27
13 21 26
4 3 2 1
Legend 12 20 25
31 slip 11 19 24
18 23
30 Slip stitch as if to purl, holding 10
22
yarn in back 9 17
29 16 21
8
28 knit 7 15
20
knit stitch 6 14
19
27 18
5 13
26 17
9" finished length 4 12
16
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2 10
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1 9
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MEANDERING SOCKS
by Dana Gervais
Leg
Set Up Rnd: Work Rnd 1 of Meandering St pattern until M, SM, K
to end.
Heel
The heel is worked back and forth across the last 28 (32, 36, 40)
sts.
26 Meandering Socks
MOCK TURTLE SOCKS
by Mary E Rose
NEEDLES
US 1 (2.25mm) DPNs or two 24" circular
needles for two circulars technique, or
one 32" or longer circular needle for
Magic Loop technique, or size to obtain
gauge
Row 1 (RS): *Sl1, K1* rep from * to * to end. 24 (28, 32, 36) heel
flap sts.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, P23 (27, 31, 35).
Heel Turn
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 WYIB, K14 (16, 18, 20) SSK, K1, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 WYIF, P7, P2tog, P1, turn.
Row 3: Sl1 WYIB, K8, SSK, K1, turn.
Row 4: Sl1 WYIF, P9, P2tog, P1, turn.
39 Slip 3 Sts 13
36 10
35
Bow 9
34
Slip tip of working needle from the 8
33
bottom to the top, under the 7
32
strands from the slipped stitches, 6
31
knit next stitch and pass strands 5
30
over stitch just worked 4
29 3
k2tog
28 2
Knit two stitches together as one
27 1
stitch
26
25
No Stitch
24
Placeholder - No stitch made.
23
22
21
make one
20
Make one by lifting
19
strand in between stitch
just worked and the next
18
stitch, knit into back of 56 st Leg Chart
17
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14 pattern repeat 47
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56 st Foot
8 Chart
7 41
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Legend 40
43
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42 knit
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41 knit stitch
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40
2
Slip 3 Sts 36
39
1
38 Slip 3 stitches purlwise holding 35
37 yarn very loosely in front of work 34
36 33
35
Bow 32
Slip tip of working needle from the
34 31
bottom to the top, under the
33 30
32
strands from the slipped stitches,
29
31
knit next stitch and pass strands
over stitch just worked 28
30
27
29
k2tog 26
28
Knit two stitches together as one 25
27
stitch 24
26
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No Stitch
24 22
Placeholder - No stitch made.
23 21
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make one
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Make one by lifting
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strand in between stitch
just worked and the next 17
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stitch, knit into back of 16
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DIRECTIONS Foot
Continue to work in St st until foot measures 3" less than desired
Cuff
foot length. Work Diamond Foot chart or Skinny Diamond Foot
CO 64 (72) sts. PM. Join for working in the rnd, being careful not
chart for the correct size one time. Chart is worked twice per rnd.
to twist sts.
8 (9) rnds worked.
Rnds 1-15: (K2,P2) to the end of the rnd.
K one rnd.
Rnd 16: K.
Toe
Leg
Rnd 1: (K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1, SM) twice. 4
Adding C1, begin to work from your choice of colorwork charts
sts dec.
(Diamond chart or Skinny Diamond chart) for the correct size.
Rnd 2: K.
Chart is worked twice per round. Work Rnds 1-16 (1-18) three
times. Break off C1. Place last 32 (36) sts on holder for instep. Repeat Rnds 1 and 2 until there are 12 (16) sts remaining on each
of instep and sole. Kitchener together.
Heel
Row 1: (Sl1, K1) to end. Finishing
Row 2: Sl1, P to end. Weave in ends, wash and block.
Rep rows 1 & 2 14 times (or to desired heel depth).
Heel Turn
Row 1: Sl1, K18 (20), SSK, K1; turn.
Row 2: Sl1, P7, P2tog, P1; turn.
Row 3: Sl1, K to 1 st before gap, SSK, K1, turn.
Row 4: Sl1, P to 1 st before gap, P2tog, P1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts are worked. (20,22) sts.
16
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Legend
knit
knit stitch MC CC
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Wide Diamond Chart - Large
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TWIRLA SOCKS
by Amanda Schwabe
YARN NOTIONS
Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Multi Yarn Needle
Yarn (80% Superwash Fine Highland Stitch Markers
Wool, 20% Polyamide (Nylon); 357 Cable Needle (optional)
yards/100g): MC Goose Hollow 26430,
GAUGE
1 hank.
34 sts and 52 rnds = 4" over Chart A in
Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Kettle
the rnd, blocked
Dye Yarn (80% Superwash Fine Highland
38 sts and 52 rnds = 4" in Charts B & C in
Wool, 20% Polyamide (Nylon); 357
the rnd, blocked.
yard/100g): C1 Turkish Delight 26691, 1
34 sts and 52 rnds = 4" in St st in the
hank
round, blocked
The 2-st cables are so tiny that I like to work them without a cable DIRECTIONS
needle, or with a locking stitch marker as a cable needle, to keep
Cuff
the work from getting unruly.
Using MC, CO 64 (72, 80) sts. Join for working in the round, being
Slip all sts P-wise unless otherwise indicated, and work all rows of careful not to twist sts. PM for beginning of rnd. Work in Twisted
the charts from right to left as RS rows.. Rib until cuff measures 1” from CO edge.
Chart B Cable Panel (in the rnd over 16 (20, 24) sts) Work Rnd 4 partially once, ending with 15 (17, 19) sts unworked at
Rnd 1: With C1, [Sl1, K3] 3 (4, 5) times, Sl1, K2, Sl1. end of round.
Rnd 2: With MC, K3, [1/1 RC, K2] 2 (3, 4) times, 1/1 RC, K3.
PM for new beginning of round. Rearrange sts without working
Rnd 3: With C1, Sl1, K2, [Sl1, K3] 3 (4, 5) times, Sl1.
them so next 64 (72, 80) sts are on one needle to work back and
Rnd 4: With MC, [K2, 1/1 RC] 4 (5, 6) times.
forth for Heel Turn, and last 32 (36, 40) sts are resting on other
Rnd 5: With C1, Sl1, K1, [Sl1, K3] 3 (4, 5) times, Sl2.
needle(s) (these are the Instep sts and will be worked later, after
Rnd 6: With MC, K1, [1/1 RC, K2] 3 (4, 5) times, 1/1 RC, K1.
the Heel Turn is complete). At this point, both Chart A panels
Rnd 7: With C1, Sl2, [K3, Sl1] 3 (4, 5) times, K1, Sl1.
should be centered on Instep sts and Heel sts.
Rnd 8: With MC, [1/1 RC, K2] 4 (5, 6) times.
Rep Rnds 1-8 for pattern. Heel Turn
Cut C1, leaving a 6” tail for sewing in later, and rejoin to work the
Chart C Cable Panel (in the rnd over 16 (20, 24) sts)
heel turn. Do not break MC.
Rnd 1: With C1, Sl1, K2, [Sl1, K3] 3 (4, 5) times, Sl1.
Row 1 (RS): Using C1, K 34 (38, 42), SSK, K1, turn.
Rnd 2: With MC, K3, [1/1 LC, K2] 2 (3, 4) times, 1/1 LC, K3.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 P-wise WYIF, P5, P2tog, P1, turn.
Rnd 3: With C1, [Sl1, K3] 3 (4, 5) times, Sl1, K2, Sl1.
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Row 3: Sl1 P-wise WYIB, K to 1 st before gap, SSK, K1, turn. Toe
Row 4: Sl1 P-wise WYIF, P to 1 st before gap, P2tog, P1, turn. Cut C1 and use MC for Toe.
Rep Rows 3-4 11 (13, 15) more times. 38 (42, 46) heel sts remain, If necessary, divide sts evenly over 2 needles for toe shaping,
including 3 sts on either side of gaps. having the 32 (36, 40) Sole sts on the first needle and the 32 (36,
40) Instep sts on the second needle.
Row 5: Sl1 P-wise WYIB, K to 1 st before gap, SSK, turn.
Row 6: Sl1 P-wise WYIF, P to 1 st before gap, P2tog, turn. Rnd 1: K1, SSK, K to last 3 Sole sts, K2tog, K1. Repeat for Instep sts.
Rnd 2: K to end of round.
Rep Rows 5-6 once more. 34 (38, 42) heel sts remain, including 1
st on either side of gaps. Rep Rnds 1-2 until 20 sts remain, 10 sts on each needle, ending
after a Rnd 1.
Row 7 (RS): Sl1 P-wise WYIB, K30 (34, 38), SSK, do not turn work.
33 (37, 41) Heel sts. Close toe by using either of the following two options.
Option 1: Graft remaining sts together using Kitchener St.
Resume working in the rnd and work Instep sts as follows:
Option 2: [K2tog] to end. Cut yarn and thread tail through
Size 7.5 only: K11, work Chart A, K11. 32 Instep sts.
remaining sts, draw tight to close.
Size 8.5 only: Sl1, K12, work Chart A, K12, Sl1. 36 Instep sts.
Size 9.5 only: K1, Sl1, K13, work Chart A, K13, Sl1, K1. 40 Instep sts. Finishing
Weave in ends. Wash and block.
Foot
Rnd 1: With MC, K2tog, K31 (35, 39) Sole sts, K11 (13, 15), work
Chart A, K11 (13, 15). 64 (72, 80) sts.
Rnd 2: With C1, K 32 (36, 40) Sole sts, work all Instep sts as below
for your size:
Size 7.5 only: K11, work Chart A, K11.
Size 8.5 only: Sl1, K12, work Chart A, K12, Sl1.
Size 9.5 only: K1, Sl1, K13, work Chart A, K13, Sl1, K1.
Rnd 3: With MC, K all Sole sts, K11 (13, 15), work Chart A, K11 (13,
15).
Rep Rnds 2-3 until foot measures approximately 6.75 (7.75, 8.75)”
OR 1.75 (2, 2.25)” less than desired length.
Chart B
Chart A 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Legend 8
20
knit 7
19 knit stitch
6
18 slip 5
17 Slip stitch as if to purl,
holding yarn in back 4
16
3
15 1/1 LC
sl1 to CN, hold in front. 2
14
k1, k1 from CN
1
13
1/1 RC
12
Sl1 to CN and hold in back.
11 K1, K1 from CN Chart C
10
Repeat 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
9 Work 3 (4, 5) times
8
8
7
7 MC
6
6
C1 5
5
4
4
3 3
2 2
1 1
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WESTNEY SOCKS
by Dana Gervais
Leg Finishing
Work Rnds 1-10 of the Westney stitch pattern until work measures Arrange all instep sts on a single needle and all sole sts on a
6” or desired length from CO edge, ending after any rnd. single needle. Use Kitchener Stitch to graft instep and sole sts
together. Weave in ends and block.
Heel Flap
The heel flap is worked back and forth across the last 24 (32, 32,
40) sts.
Set Up: Work the Westney stitch pattern across the first 32 (32,
40, 40) sts then work Row 1. Note the last pattern rnd worked. Westney Chart
Row 1(RS): *Sl1, K1; rep from * to end. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Legend
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, P to end. 10 Gathered Stitch
9 K the next 4 sts then
Repeat these 2 rows 16 (16, 20, 20) times total, ending after a WS
transfer sts to a CN.
row. 8
Being careful not to
7 change the order of
Turning The Heel the sts, wrap the
6
Row 1 (RS): Sl1, K11 (15, 15, 19), SSK, K1, turn work. working yarn loosely
5
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, P1, P2tog, P1, turn work. around the sts
4 counter clockwise 4
Row 3: Sl1, K2, SSK, K1, turn work.
3 times, return the sts
Row 4: Sl1, P3, P2tog, P1, turn work.
to the RH needle
Row 5: Sl1, K4, SSK, K1, turn work. 2
knit
Row 6: Sl1, P5, P2tog, P1, turn work. 1
knit stitch
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OSCILLATORY SOCKS
by Abbey Morris
50 Oscillatory Socks
Rep Rnds 1-2 five (five, six) more times until 32 (40, 44) sts K to the first M, and if necessary rearrange the sts so they are
remain. even on two needles. Graft ends together using Kitchener Stitch
to close the toe.
Then rep Rnd 1, three (four, four) more times until 20 (24, 28) sts
remain. Finishing
Weave in ends. Wash and block.
22 slip
Slip stitch as if to purl,
21 holding yarn in back
20
Right Twist
19 Skip first st, K into 2nd st,
then K skipped st. Sl both
18
sts from needle together
17 OR K2tog leaving sts on LH
needle, then K first st again,
16 Sl both sts off needle
15
Left Twist
14 sl1 to CN, hold in front.
k1, k1 from CN
13
12
11
10
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HEAVENLY SHADES SOCKS
by Katherine Rollins
Repeat Rnds 1-2 until there are 56 (64, 72) total sts.
Foot
Attach C1 and begin working appropriate Shades Chart 1 for
selected size Small, Medium or Large. Work each row of the chart
twice for each round. Work all rows of the Shades Chart 1 once.
Heel
Using C1 (or MC if desired), work the heel across the last 28 (32,
36) sts of the round only.
14 MC
13
12 C1
11
10
Chart 1 Medium
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Chart 1 Small
28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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11 20
10 19
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6 15
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4 13
3 12
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Chart 3 Medium
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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SPARKLE SOCKS
by Violet LeBeaux
Note that these stitch patterns require blocking to bring out the Rep Rnds 1-2 another 7 times. 48 sts, 24 sts on each Needle.
star pattern and manipulate the slipped stitches to match the
If you require a larger size, continue repeating Rnds 1-2, until
row height of other sections. Before blocking it will not match the
the desired width (comfortable fit around your first 4 toes)
height of the stockinette sections and so your knitting will look
and number of stitches on one needle matches stitch count for
curved until blocked.
Sparkle St Pattern (multiples of 4 sts).
Sparkle St Pattern (in the round over multiples of 4 sts)
Foot
Rnds 1-2: *K1, SL3 WYIF; rep from * to end.
This section has the Sparkle St Pattern on the instep (Needle 1)
Rnd 3: *K2, SL2K, K1; rep from * to end.
and a St st sole (Needle 2) to maintain a stretchy fit.
Rnds 4-5: K2, *K1, SL3 WYIF; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Rnd 6: K2 *K2, SL2K, K1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2 Rnds 1-6: Needle 1: Work Sparkle St Pattern beginning with Rnd 1.
Rep Rnds 1-6 for the pattern. Needle 2: K to end.
Rep Rnds 1-6 until the piece measures 4.5” from start of the
When working charts in the rnd, follow all chart rows from right
pattern section ending on Rnd 6.
to left, reading them as RS rows.
If you require a longer foot size, continue working in established
Magic Loop (optional)
pattern until the sock reaches the ankle bend when worn and
A technique using one large circular needle to knit small
ending on Rnd 6.
circumferences. A great tutorial can be found here: http://
tutorials.knitpicks.com/wptutorials/magic-loop/ Heel
The heel is knit using the Fleegle Heel Technique which creates a
Judy’s Magic Cast On
heel gusset with increases, and then is turned with short rows.
Step by step instructions for Judy’s Magic Cast on can be found
here: http://tutorials.knitpicks.com/wptutorials/judys-magic-cast- Gusset
on/ Rnd 1: Needle 1: Work Sparkle St Pattern. Needle 2: K to end.
Rnd 2: Needle 1: Work Sparkle St Pattern. Needle 2: K2, RLI, K to
Lifted Increases
last 2sts, LLI, K2. 2 sts inc.
Left Lifted Increase (LLI): K 1 into the st below the previously
worked st on the right needle. Rep Rnds 1-2 10 more times (Needle 1: 24 sts, Needle 2: 46 sts)
Right Lifted Increase (RLI): K 1 into the st below the next st on left OR if knitting a larger size, repeat until you have 2 less than
needle. double the original number of sts on Needle 2. (e.g. If you started
with 30 sts on the second needle, continue increasing until you
SL2K
have 58sts.)
Insert right needle under the two horizontal strands of yarn in
front of the previous rnds. K next st off left needle. Slide the 2 two Set Up Rnd: Needle 1: Work Sparkle St Pattern. Needle 2: Move
strands over the new st and off the needles. on to Heel Turn Short Rows below. Make note of which Sparkle St
Pattern rnd you have just worked.
Fleegle Heel
A heel technique using lifted increases for the gusset and short Heel Turn Short Rows
rows for the decreases. This section is worked back and forth using only the sts on
Needle 2.
Picot Edging (optional)
This edging is knit flat then folded in half and joined by knitting PM after half of the sts on Needle 2.
a round in which every stitch on the left needle is K2tog with a
Row 1 (RS): K to 2 sts past M, K2tog, K1, W&T.
stitch picked up from an earlier round in the knitting. The piece is
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, P to 2 beyond the M, SSP, P1, W&T.
then bound off.
Row 3: Sl1, K to 1 st before gap, K2tog, K1, W&T.
If you have trouble keeping the folded edge in place while Row 4: Sl1, P to 1 st before gap, SSP, P1, W&T.
knitting, use sewing pins to hold in place. If you are not
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Rep Rows 3-4 another 7 times (Needle 1 - 24sts, Needle 2 - 28sts) Plain Leg Option
OR if knitting a larger size rep until the sole has 4 sts more than This option features the stitch pattern on front only with
were originally on the second needle. (e.g. If you started with stockinette on the back to match the sole and heel. This version
30sts and increased to 58sts, continue decreasing until you have has a stretchier width and is therefore suggested for a wider
34sts ending on a WS row.) range of ankle and leg fits.
Next RS Row: K to end of Needle 2.
Rnd 1: Needle 1: Work Sparkle St Pattern. Needle 2: K to end.
Leg Repeat Rnd 1 until the piece measures 4.5” if working ribbing
This section is worked over both needles in the round. As the only, or 4.25” if working ribbing and Picot Edging, from end of
Sparkle Stitch Pattern has a little less give due to the slipped the heel on Needle 2 OR if knitting a larger size, repeat Rnd 1 until
stitches, there are two options to continue the leg section: work reaches the desired length minus 1” for the ribbing or 1.25” if
Patterned Leg and Plain Leg. working the optional Picot Edging.
Repeat Rnds 2-7 until the piece measures 4.5” if working ribbing
only, or 4.25” if working ribbing and Picot Edging, from end of the
heel on Needle 2 OR if knitting a larger size, repeat Rnd 2 until
work reaches the desired length minus 1” for the ribbing or 1.25” if
working the optional Picot Edging.
Legend
knit
knit stitch
slip wyif
Slip stitch as if to purl, with
yarn in front
Slip 2 Knit
Insert right needle under the
two horizontal strands in
front of previous rows. Knit
next stitch off left needle.
Slide the 2 strands over the
new stitch and off the
needles
pattern repeat
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Abbreviations M marker stitch TBL through back loop
BO bind off M1 make one stitch RH right hand TFL through front loop
cn cable needle M1L make one left-leaning rnd(s) round(s) tog together
CC contrast color stitch RS right side W&T wrap & turn (see
CDD Centered double dec M1R make one right-lean- Sk skip specific instructions
CO cast on ing stitch Sk2p sl 1, k2tog, pass in pattern)
cont continue MC main color slipped stitch over WE work even
dec decrease(es) P purl k2tog: 2 sts dec WS wrong side
DPN(s) double pointed P2tog purl 2 sts together SKP sl, k, psso: 1 st dec WYIB with yarn in back
needle(s) PM place marker SL slip WYIF with yarn in front
EOR every other row PFB purl into the front and SM slip marker YO yarn over
inc increase back of stitch SSK sl, sl, k these 2 sts tog
K knit PSSO pass slipped stitch SSP sl, sl, p these 2 sts tog
K2tog knit two sts together over tbl
KFB knit into the front and PU pick up SSSK sl, sl, sl, k these 3 sts
back of stitch P-wise purlwise tog
K-wise knitwise rep repeat St st stockinette stitch
LH left hand Rev St st reverse stockinette sts stitch(es)
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