Favorite Socks (17 page)
Authors: Ann Budd
Rnd 2:
Work even as established (knit the knits and purl the purls).
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 34 (38) sts rem. Rep Rnd 1
every
rnd until 14 sts rem. Knit the sts on Needle 1 onto the end of Needle 3—7 sts each on 2 needles.
Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail. Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (see Glossary,
page 123
) to join sts. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly.
from the Winter 1997 issue of
Interweave Knits
Nancy Bush
These men’s hiking socks were modeled after a pair of socks Nancy Bush purchased in a village market in Kuressaare, on the island of Saaremaa in Estonia. She chose to substitute the snowflake or cross pattern for the heavy XO design of the original socks. Easy to knit, these socks make a perfect gift—or a project for any man who has discovered the pleasures of making handknit socks for himself.
INISHED
S
IZE
About 9¼" (24 cm) foot circumference and 10¾" (27.5 cm) foot length. To fit a man.
Note:
To make a woman’s size, use needles one size smaller and shorten the foot as necessary.
ARN
Worsted-weight yarn (CYCA #4 Medium).
Shown here:
Patons Rustic Wool (100% wool; 205 yd [187 m]/ 100 g): #1009 Natural (MC), 2 balls; #1008 Copper (CC), 1 ball.
Note:
This yarn has been discontinued; substitute the worsted-weight yarn of your choice.
EEDLES
Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
OTIONS
Marker (m); thread for reinforcing the heel and toe (optional); tapestry needle.
AUGE
12 stitches and 15 rounds = 2" (5 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in the round, before blocking.
With MC, loosely CO 56 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. Work k2, p2 ribbing for 21 rnds. Keeping in rib as established, work 2 rnds with C, 2 rnds with MC, 1 rnd with C, 1 rnd with MC, 1 rnd with C, 2 rnds with MC, 2 rnds with CC, and 13 rnds with MC. With MC, work 5 rnds St st. Work Rnds 1–21 of Star chart, inc and dec 8 sts evenly spaced on Rnds 4 and 19 as indicated. With MC, work St st for 9 rnds, or until piece measures desired length to heel.
Join reinforcing thread if desired.
K14, turn work around. Sl 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf), p27—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 foll:
Row 1:
(RS) *Sl 1 kwise with yarn in back (wyb), k1; rep from *.
Row 2:
(WS) Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to end. Work these 2 rows 14 times total, ending with a WS row—14 chain sts along each selvedge edge.
Work short-rows to shape heel as foll:
Row 1:
(RS) K16, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2:
(WS) Sl 1 pwise wyf, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3:
Sl 1 pwise wyb, knit to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, ssk (1 st each side of gap), k1, turn.
Row 4:
Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, p2tog (1 st each side of gap), p1, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked, ending with a WS row—16 heel sts rem. On next row, k8. (Break off reinforcing thread, if it was used.)
Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the rnd as foll:
Rnd 1:
With Needle 1, k8 rem heel sts, pick up and knit 14 sts along left edge of heel flap; with Needle 2, pick up and knit 1 st at base of heel flap, k28 instep sts, pick up and knit 1 st at base of other side of heel flap (these 2 extra sts will be dec’d on the next rnd; they help close up the hole that appears at the corner of instep and heel flap); with Needle 3, pick up and knit 14 sts along right edge of heel flap, k8 heel sts—74 sts total; 22 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 30 sts on Needle 2. Rnd begins at center of heel.
Rnd 2:
On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on Needle 2, k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk; on Needle 3, k1, ssk, knit to end—4 sts dec’d.
Rnd 3:
Knit.
Rnd 4:
On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on Needle 2, knit; on Needle 3, k1, ssk, knit to end—2 sts dec’d. Rep Rnds 3 and 4 until 56 sts rem.
Cont even in St st until foot measures about 3½" (9 cm) less than desired total length from heel to toe.
Join reinforcing thread if desired.
Rnd 1:
*K6, k2tog; rep from *—49 sts rem.
Rnds 2–7:
Knit.
Rnd 8:
*K5, k2tog; rep from *—42 sts rem.
Rnds 9–13:
Knit.
Rnd 14:
*K4, k2tog; rep from *—35 sts rem.
Rnds 15–18:
Knit.
Cont in this manner, working 1 fewer st bet each dec and knitting 1 fewer rnd bet dec rnds until 14 sts rem, ending with knit 1 rnd.
Next rnd:
*k2tog; rep from *—7 sts rem.
Break yarn, leaving 8" (20.5 cm) tail. Thread tail on tapestry needle, draw through rem sts, pull snug to tighten, and fasten off. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly.
Ann Budd
Linen might sound like an unusual choice for a sock, but this merino/ 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 cuff on the largest-size needle, then switch to the medium 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.
INISHED
S
IZE
About 6¾ (8½)" (17 [21.5] cm) foot circumference and 7 (9½)" (18 [24] cm) foot length. To fit a child (woman).
Note:
To make the socks larger or smaller, use needles one or two sizes larger or smaller and lengthen or shorten the foot as necessary.
ARN
Sportweight yarn (CYCA #2 Fine).
Shown here:
Louet Sales MerLin Tristan (40% merino, 60% linen; 250 yd [229 m]/100 g): #60 sage, 1 (2) skein(s).
EEDLES
Lace cuff—sizes 4 and 3 (3.5 and 3.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Foot—size 2 (3 mm): set of 4 dpn. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
OTIONS
Marker (m); tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
AUGE
13 stitches and 19 rounds = 2" (5 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in the round on size 2 (3 mm) needles.
S
TITCH
G
UIDE
2 × 2 Openwork Rib
(multiple of 4 sts)
Rnd 1:
*K2, yo, ssk; rep from *.
Rnd 2:
*K2tog, yo, k2; rep from *.
Repeat Rnds 1 and 2 for pattern.
Holding two size 4 (3.5 mm) needles tog, loosly CO 44 (56) sts. Carefully remove second needle from CO, 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 rnd. Work 2 × 2 openwork rib (see
Stitch Guide
) for a total of 10 (12) rnds. Change to size 3 (3.25 mm) needles and cont as established for 10 (12) more rnds—piece measures about 2½ (3)" (6.5 [7.5] cm) from CO. Change to size 2 (3 mm) needles and purl 1 rnd for cuff fold line. Bring yarn to front between needles, slip first st of next rnd as if 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 pattern is outward. RS of remainder of sock will correspond to WS of lace patt so that the RS of lace will show on the outside of the sock when the cuff is folded down. Rnd begins at back of leg.
Next rnd:
*K1, p1; rep from * to end. Rep the last rnd until piece measures 2½ (3)" (6.5 [7.5] cm) from purled fold line. The ribbing will help hold the sock up and will be concealed by the lace section when the cuff is folded down.