Knitted Sleeping Socks
Oh, knitted sleeping socks are an absolute game-changer for cozy nights! There's just something so comforting about slipping into a pair of soft, warm socks before tucking yourself in for the night. Not only do they keep your feet toasty, but the intricate knitted patterns add a touch of charm and personality to your bedtime routine. Whether they are handmade with love or store-bought, these snuggly socks make drifting off to dreamland even more delightful. So, go ahead, treat yourself to a pair of knitted sleeping socks and prepare to experience a whole new level of nighttime comfort!
Materials
- Original pattern calls for a total of 2 (1oz) balls of 4ply - 1 ball in each colour.
- One set of 4 double pointed No 11 needles.
Tension
30st and 38 rows to 4 inches (10cm).
Size matters
One size fits all.
A word on the wool.
Original knitted in Patons 101 Courtelle Crepe in "Venus blue" and "Starlight white".
Example knitted in Phildar Lambswool (51% wool, 49% acrylic), colours rouge and melon.
Instructions
Make two socks alike.
Main body - With main shade (M) cast on 56 stitches, and arrange across 3 needles (19 on each). Work as follows:
Rib round: k5, * p1, k1; repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Repeat this round 10 times more.
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Round 12: purl to end.
Round 13: k5, purl to end.
Round 14: purl to end.
Round 15: k5; join in contrast colour (C) and knit to the end of the round: turn. [Editor's note: in other words, knit a short round].
Round 16: continuing with C, purl to the last 5sts; turn.
Do not break C, but pick up M.
Row 17: using M knit the C sts of the previous round to end.
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Repeat from ** to ** 13 times more, and then work the 12th, 13th and 14th pattern rows again
Break C.
Work the toe - Continuing in M only, re-arrange the sts over the 3 double pointed needles as follows:
Toe foundation round - needle one: k1, k2tog, k14. [16 sts]
Toe foundation round - needle two: k the last 2 sts from the first needle, then k19 from the second needle, then k7 from the third needle. [28sts]
Toe foundation round - needle three: k the last 12sts from the third needle [12sts].
You now have 56 sts in the round.
Knit 3 rounds. Begin decreasing for the toe:
Next round: knit to the last 3 sts on the first needle, sl1, k1, psso, k1. Beginning the second needle, k1, k2tog, knit to the last 3 sts on the second needle, sl1, k1, psso, k1. Beginning the third needle, k1, k2tog, knit to end of round, [52 sts].
Next round: knit.
Continue to decrease on every alternate round in this way until 24 sts remain. [8 on the first needle, 12 on the second needle, 4 on the third needle].
Knit the first 8sts from the first needle so that the wool is at the decrease edge of the toe. Do not cast off, but break off wool leaving a tail long enough for grafting (sewing up).
Making up - slip the last 4sts of the round on to the first needle and graft the two sets of 12 sts together to make the toe.
Darn in the ends.