Knitted Ankle Sock

Knitted ankle socks are the perfect combination of comfort and style for your feet! These cozy socks not only keep your toes warm but also add a touch of charm to your outfits. Whether you're lounging at home or stepping out for a casual day, knitted ankle socks are your go-to companions. With their soft texture and snug fit, you'll never want to take them off! So go ahead, treat your feet to the delightful warmth and fashion statement of knitted ankle socks.

Materials and Info

Yarn: 1 (1, 1) 1, 1 (1, 2) skeins of Knitpicks Stroll Tweed (50g/231yd) Needles: US #1 / 2.25mm DPNs (or circular for magic loop) Notions: stitch markers, needle

Gauge: 8sts x 11rows per inch

sizing: baby (toddler, child,) lg child, adult S, (M, L)

Finished measurements (unstretched): Leg Length (adjustable): 2.5 (3.5, 4) 4.5, 5, (6, 7)” Foot Length (adjustable): 4 (6, 7.25), 8, 9, (10, 11.25)”

I chose to use KnitPicks Stroll Tweed because it is super soft and the colors are lovely.

Model is wearing a adult medium.

Danielle Faux Cable Patten

Round 1 – p1, k2, p1

Round 2 – p1, k1, yo, k1, p1 (1 stitch increased)

Round 3 – p1, k3, p1

Round 4 – p1, sl1, k2, psso2, p1 (1 stitch decreased)

Danielle Ankle Sock Pattern

Cuff

Cast on 40 (44, 52) 56, 60, (64, 72) sts, join for working in the round.

Separate stitches on your dpn as follows:

1st needle 20 (22, 26) 28, 30 (32, 36) sts

2nd and 3rd needle 10 (11, 13) 14, 15 (16, 18) sts each needle

Work in 1×1 rib (k1, p1 around) for 8 (8, 10) 10, 12 (12, 14) rounds.

Heel Flap

Next round: You will work the heel flap on the next 20 (22, 26), 28, 30, (32, 36), sts. Place the remaining 20 (22, 26), 28, 30, (32, 36), sts on hold.

Row 1 (RS): sl1, knit to end, turn work.

Row 2 (WS): sl1, purl to end, turn work.

Repeat rows 1-2 a total of 8 (10, 12), 13, 14, (16, 18) times.

This is a total of 16 (20, 24), 26, 28, (32, 36) rows.

Heel Turn

Row 1 (RS): sl1, k12 (12, 14), 15, 16, (18, 20), ssk, k1, turn work.

Row 2 (WS): sl1, p7 (5, 5) 5, 5, (7, 7), p2tog, p1, turn work.

Row 3: sl1, knit to 1 st before the gap, ssk, k1, turn work.

Row 4: sl1, purl to 1 st before the gap, p2tog, p1, turn work.

Repeat rows 3-4 until all stitches have been worked: 14 (14, 16), 16, 18, (20, 22) sts remain.

Knit across these heel stitches slipping the first st.

Gusset

Pick up and knit 9 (11, 13), 14, 15, (17, 19) sts along the edge of heel flap, PM, p1, k2, p1, knit across to last 4 sts before heel flap, p1, k2, p1 (this is your Danielle Faux Cable set-up round), PM, pick up and knit 9 (11, 13), 14, 15, (17, 19) sts along heel flap, k7 (7, 8) 8, 9, (10, 11) sts, mark the new BOR (located at the bottom of the foot). [52 (58, 68) 72, 78, (86, 96) sts]

Round 1: k 16 (18, 21) 22, 24 (27, 30) sts, work across front 20 (22, 26), 28, 30, (32, 36) stitches keeping Danielle Faux Cables in pattern throughout, k 16 (18, 21) 22, 24 (27, 30) sts

Round 2: knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, sm, work across front 20 (22, 26), 28, 30, (32, 36) stitches keeping Danielle Faux Cables in pattern throughout sm, k1, ssk, knit to end [2 sts dec]

Work rounds 1-2 a total of 6 (7, 8) 8, 9, (11, 12) times. [40 (44, 52) 56, 60, (64, 72) sts]

Foot

Shift beginning of round (BOR) remove marker as follows: remove marker, k10 (11, 13) 14, 15, (16, 18), place marker – this is the new BOR, located at the side of the foot.

Continue working in the round, keeping the top of foot in pattern, until the piece measures 3 (5, 6) 6.5, 7, (8, 9)” from back of heel, or 1 (1, 1.5) 1.75, 2, (2, 2.25)” short of desired foot length.

Toe

Round 1: keep first 4 stitches in pattern, ssk, knit to 2sts before Danielle Faux Cable, k2tog, work 4 stitches in pattern, k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before end of round, k2tog, k1 [4 sts dec]

Round 2: work 1 round in pattern

Work rounds 1-2 a total of 5 (6, 7) 8, 9, (9, 10) times. until 16 (16, 20) 20, 20, (24, 24) sts remain.

Cut yarn leaving a 12” tail, then graft toe using Kitchener stitch.

Weave in all ends

Abbreviations and Tutorials

Kitchener stitch:

Place half the stitches on one needle, half the stitches on the other needle, (top and bottom NOT side to side)

Cut yarn (leaving a long yarn tail) and thread through a blunt needle.

Set-up steps: Insert needle purlwise (back to front) through the first st on front needle, leaving the st on the needle. Then insert needle knitwise (front to back) through the first st on the back needle, leaving the st on the needle.

Step 1: Insert needle knitwise through first st on front needle, then slip this st off the needle.

Step 2: Insert needle purlwise through the second st on front needle, leaving the st on the needle.

Step 3: Insert needle purlwise through first st on back needle, then drop this stitch off the needle.

Step 4: Insert needle knitwise through second st on back needle, leaving the st on the needle.

From this point to the end, repeat steps 1-4.

Kitchener stitch can be intimidating, but you get into a rhythm:

Front needle: knitwise drop off, purlwise leave on,

Back needle: purlwise drop off, knitwise leave on,

Repeat!

At the end of the row, there is only 1 stitch left on each needle.

Work steps 1 and 3 once more.

Abbreviations

• k – knit
• P – purl
• sm – slip maker
• pm – place marker
• st – stich
• sts – stitches
• k2tog -knit 2 stitches together
• psso2 – pass the slipped stitch over the 2 stitches you just knit after slippin
• ssk – slip next st knitwise, slip next st knitwise, place stitches back onto left needle, knit both slipped sts together