Knitted Beautiful Socks
When it comes to knitted beautiful socks, it's like stepping into a cozy hug for your feet! The intricate patterns and vibrant colors make each pair a work of art that brings both warmth and style to your outfit. Whether you're lounging at home or out on a crisp autumn day, these socks are sure to keep your toes happy and your spirits high. So slip into a pair, let them hug your feet, and strut your stuff with a little extra flair!
SIZE
To fit an average woman’s foot
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference: 8 inches
Leg length: Approx. 7 inches
MATERIALS
Cherry Tree Hill Sockittome [80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 480yd/439m per 100g skein]; color: Sugar Maple; 1 skein
Recommended needle size:
1 set of 5 US #1/2.25mm double-point needles
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
32 sts/48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st
PATTERN NOTES
C2B: SL 1 to cable needle and hold to back of work; k1, k1 from cable needle.
C2F: SL 1 to cable needle and hold to front of work; k1, k1 from cable needle.
C2BP: SL 1 to cable needle and hold to back of work; k1, p1 from cable needle.
C2FP: SL 1 to cable needle and hold to front of work; p1, k1 from cable needle.
Slip-Stitch Rib (Worked in the round over an even number of sts):
Round 1: [Sl 1, p1] to end.
Round 2: [K1, p1] to end.
PATTERN
CUFF
CO 64 sts. Divide sts between needles and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work in Slip-Stitch Rib until work measures 1 inch.
Next Round: [K5, m1] 12 times, k4. 76 sts.
K 1 round.
LEG
Rearrange sts as follows:
Needles 1 and 3: 24 sts each
Needles 2 and 4: 14 sts each
Set-Up Round: Work Round 1 of Chart A over sts on Needle 1; work Round 1 of Chart B over sts on Needle 2; work Round 1 of Chart A over sts on Needle 3; work Round 1 of Chart B over sts on Needle 4.
Continue in pattern as set until you have completed 3 full repeats of Chart A. You will have just completed Round 12 of Chart B. Work measures approx. 7 inches.
HEEL FLAP
Rearrange sts as follows:
Slip first 7 sts from Needle 2 to Needle 1.
Slip first 12 sts from Needle 3 to Needle 2.
Slip first 7 sts from Needle 4 to Needle 3.
There are 31 sts on Needle 1, 19 sts each on Needles 2 and 3, and 7 sts on Needle 4.
Work sts on Needle 1 as follows: [K2, k2tog] 6 times, k7. 25 sts on Needle 1. Turn work.
P all sts from Needles 1 and 4 onto one needle. Heel flap will be worked back and forth over these 32 sts. Instep will later be worked over the 38 sts on Needles 2 and 3.
Row 1 [RS]: [Sl 1, k1] 16 times.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p to end.
Repeat these 2 rows 14 times more.
TURN HEEL
Row 1 [RS]: K18, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Row 4 [WS]: Sl 1, p7, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Row 5 [RS]: Sl 1, k8, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Row 6 [WS]: Sl 1, p9, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Row 7 [RS]: Sl 1, k10, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Row 8 [WS]: Sl 1, p11, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Row 9 [RS]: Sl 1, k12, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Row 10 [WS]: Sl 1, p13, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Row 11 [RS]: Sl 1, k14, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Row 12 [WS]: Sl 1, p15, p2tog, p1. Turn work.
Row 13 [RS]: Sl 1, k16, ssk. Turn work.
Row 14 [WS]: Sl 1, p16, p2tog. Turn work. 18 sts remain.
K 18 sts of heel; using same needle, pick up and k 15 sts (1 st in each slipped st) along edge of heel flap, then 1 st in space between top of flap and held sts of instep. This needle will be Needle 1.
Work sts on Needles 2 and 3 onto one needle as follows: K2tog, k5, work Round 1 of Chart A over next 24 sts, k5, ssk. 36 sts on Needle 2.
Using remaining needle, pick up and k 1 st in space between instep sts and top of heel flap, then 15 sts along edge of heel flap, then work first 9 sts from Needle 1. This needle will be Needle 3.
86 sts: 25 sts each on Needles 1 and 3, 36 sts on Needle 2.
Decrease Round: K to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, k1; k6, work next round of Chart A, k6; k1, ssk, k to end of Needle 3.
Work 1 round in pattern as set.
Repeat these 2 rounds 8 times more. 68 sts.
FOOT
Continue in pattern as set until work measures approx. 2 inches less than desired length, ending with an even-numbered round of Chart A.
Slip first st from Needle 2 to Needle 1, and last st from Needle 2 to Needle 3.
17 sts each on Needles 1 and 3; 34 sts on Needle 2.
TOE
Decrease Round: K to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, k1; k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts on Needle 2, k2tog, k1; k1, ssk, k to end of Needle 3.
K 1 round.
Repeat these 2 rounds 11 times more, then work Decrease Round once more. 16 sts.
K sts from Needle 1 onto Needle 3.
Graft sts on Needle 2 to sts on Needle 3.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.