Knitted Pedicure Socks

Knitted pedicure socks are the perfect cozy accessory for pampering your feet in style! These adorable socks not only keep your toes warm but also allow you to give yourself a luxurious at-home pedicure without smudging your polish. With their open toe design, they make it easy to show off your freshly painted nails while keeping the rest of your feet snug and comfy. Say goodbye to cold feet during your DIY spa day - these cute and functional pedicure socks have got you covered!

SIZE

Women's medium

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Ankle Circumference: 8 inches

MATERIALS

• Patons Classic Merino Wool [100% Wool; 223 yd/205 m per 100 g skein]; 1 skein each color
• [MC] #207 Rich Red
• [CC] #238 Paprika
• 1 set of four US #7/4.5 mm double-point needles
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

22 sts/30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES

2x2 Rib (Worked over a multiple of 4 sts):

Round 1: [K2, p2] to end.

Repeat this round for 2x2 Rib.

SKP: Slip 1, k1, pass slipped st over.

DIRECTIONS

Socks [make 2]

Using MC, CO 44 sts. Divide sts evenly between 3 needles and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.

Work in 2x2 Rib until work measures 1 inch.

Next Round: Using MC, k all sts.

Next Round: Using CC, k all sts.

These 2 rounds set Stripe Pattern.

[Note: At beginning of each round pull both strands snug, and hold non-working color taut while working first 2-3 sts of new round, in order to prevent holes.]

Cont in Stripe Pattern until work measures 5 inches, ending with a CC round. Break CC.

Heel Flap

Next Row: Using MC, k11 onto one needle, then slip last 11 sts of previous round onto beg of same needle. 22 sts on needle. The Heel Flap will be worked back and forth over these 22 sts, using MC.

Turn work to begin working a WS row.

Row 1 [WS]: Sl1, p to end.

Row 2 [RS]: [Sl1, k1] to end.

Repeat these 2 rows 9 times more, then work Row 1 once more.

Turn Heel

Next Row [RS]: Sl1, k13, SKP. Turn work.

Next Row [WS]: Sl1, p6, p2tog. Turn work.

Next Row [RS]: Sl1, k6, SKP. Turn work.

Repeat these 2 rows 5 times more, then work first row once more. All sts have been worked; 8 sts rem.

K 1 row. Heel Flap is complete.

Gussets

Using working needle (needle holding 8 sts from heel flap), pick up and k 11 sts along adjacent edge of heel flap, and 1 st at base of heel flap; k next 22 sts of round onto next needle; with last needle, pick up and k 1 st at base of heel flap, and 11 sts along rem edge of heel flap, then k first 4 sts of heel flap. 54 sts; 16 sts on first needle, 22 sts on second needle, 16 sts on third needle.

Rejoin CC and cont as follows:

Next Round: Using CC, k to last 3 sts on first needle, ssk, k1; k all sts on second needle; k1, k2tog, k to end of third needle.

Next Round: Using MC, k all sts.

Repeat these 2 rounds 4 times more. 44 sts rem.

Redistribute sts if desired and cont in Stripe Pattern, beg with a CC row, until work measures 5 inches from back of heel, or to 1 inch from base of toes. (Try on sock on needles to check length.) Break CC.

Using MC, work in 2x2 Rib for 1 inch. BO all sts in patt.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.