Bookmark Socks
by RedScot
both out separately for ease of reading and working!
Bookmark CUFF Stitch Pattern:
Round 1: p1, k1fb, k2, p2, p3tog, p2, k2, k1fb, p2 Round 2: p1, k4, p5, k4, p2 Round 3: p1, k1fb, k3, p1, p3tog, p1, k3, k1fb, p2 Round 4: p1, k5, p3, k5, p2 Round 5: p1, k1fb, k4, p3tog, k4, k1fb, p2 Round 6: p1, k6, p1, k6, p2 Repeat these 6 rounds My little sister is secretary extraordinaire to the director of a large university library in Scotland. On being asked, after spotting some lovely winey-coloured Dk in a shop at home, to make her some socks for Christmas, I immediately thought of this charming herringbone-like pattern: a pattern which reminds me of the bookmarks I used to have when I was little! That, plus a Dutch heel (because I'm in Holland) and a star toe (because she's a star sister) completes my book-inspired, secretary-dedicatedsock! Needles: Set of 5 dpns size 3.25mm (US 3.) Yarn: DK - any kind. Try this with a variegated or striping yarn, and see the opposing patterns present themselves! Other Notions: Stitch marker Gauge: approx 16 sts/18 rounds = 2 inches (st st) Size: Medium. (Ankle 8"/9") For larger or smaller sizes, I'd recommend going up or down a needle size. Notes: The difference between the cuff stitch pattern and the pattern main is only 1 p1 stitch at the end of the repeat, but I've written them
Bookmark MAIN Stitch Pattern:
(Prep round: p1, k1fb, k2, p2, p3,tog, p2, k2, k1fb, p2tog) Round 1: p1, k1fb, k2, p2, p3tog, p2, k2, k1fb, p1 Round 2: p1, k4, p5, k4, p1 Round 3: p1, k1fb, k3, p1, p3tog, p1, k3, k1fb, p1 Round 4: p1, k5, p3, k5, p1 Round 5: p1, k1fb, k4, p3tog, k4, k1fb, p1 Round 6: p1, k6, p1, k6, p1 Repeat these 6 rounds : same as the leg pattern, but with 4 extra stitches to give a little more width for t wider part of the calf. If you're planning on doing ankle or short socks, begin immediately with the Bookmark MAIN stitch pattern by casting on 60 sts only.) Cast-on 64 stitches onto 1 dpn then spread them evenly over 4 dpns making sure that each 'half' is 32 sts. Join in round, being careful not to twist the stitches, PM to indicate the beginning of the round and begin the Bookmark CUFF Stitch pattern. Work for 112 to 2 inches. Leg: For the first repeat work the preparatory round for the MAIN stitch pattern instead of the 1st round. This takes the st count down from 64 to 60 sts. Continue with the MAIN stitch pattern until you are roughly 112 inches from the heel.
Heel: (Dutch heel) K15 sts on ndl no.1, turn. Sl1, p29, turn. These 30 stitches will form your heel. Leave the other 30 sts on spare ndls - they will be picked-up after the heel hasbeenformed. Work the following 4 rows back and forth, turning after every row. This will form the heel flap. Row 1: \*Sl1, k1tbl; repeat to last 2 sts, ending in k1tbl x 2. Row 2: Sl1, purl to end of row. Row 3: \*Sl2, k1tbl; repeat to end Row 4: Sl1, purl to end of row. Repeat these 4 rows 4 more times. If you have a high instep, consider adding a few more rows to the heel flap before going on to turn the heel.
Turn heel:
Row 1: Sl1, k19, skp, turn. Row 2: Sl1, p10, p2tog, turn. Row 3: Sl1, k10, skp, turn. Row 4: Sl1, p10, p2tog, turn. Row 5: Sl1, k10, skp, turn. Row 6: Sl1, p10, p2tog, turn. : more stitch per row until all stitches have been worked and there are 12 sts left.
Gusset
Sl1 then knit across half the heel sts with ndl no.4. heel-flap, plus an extra stitch or two at the corners to prevent holes. Continue with round 1 of the Bookmark stitch pattern with ndl nos.2 & 3. Pick up the remaining heel flap stitches and the first half of the heel with ndl no.4. The centre of the heel marks the beginning of the round. Continue with the following rounds: Round 1: Knit all sts on ndl 1, continue with Bookmark pattern on ndls 2 & 3, knit all sts on ndl 4. Round 2: (Decrease row.) Using ndl no.1, work to 3 sts from the end of the ndl, k2tog, k1. Work the instep sts in the established Bookmark pattern on ndl nos.2 & 3 and at the beginning of ndl no.4, k1, ssk, knit to end. Repeat these 2 rounds until there are 15 sts each on ndl nos. 1 & 4.
Foot
Continue in the established pattern until the foot measures 1.5 inches less than the desired length. Toe (star toe): Work the toe as follows: Round 1: K to the last 2 sts of each ndl, k2tog. Round 2: Knit. Repeat these 2 rounds 6 times, then work the round 1 only, until there are 8 sts left in total. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn through these sts and draw closed. Weave in ends.
VOILA! A Bookmark Sock.
Bookmark CUFF Chart:
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| r | — | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| — | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| r | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| r | 1 |
Bookmark MAIN Stitch Chart:
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| 二 | ! | 4 | |||||||||||||
| r | 3 | ||||||||||||||
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| r | r | 1 |
Legend:
| knit |
| purl |
| purl3together |
| k1fb |
| nostitch |
Abbreviations:
dpns = double-pointed needles. ndl = needle. RH = right hand. LH = left hand. k = knit. p=purl. yo = yarn over. sl = slip stitch. st = stitch. st st = stocking stitch. skp = slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch just worked. k2tog = knit 2 stitches together. p2tog = purl 2 stitches together. p3tog = purl 3 stitches together. k1fb = knit stitch but leave on left-hand needle, then knit same stitch through the back loop.
