Pink Striped Anklets
pattern by: $\copyright$ 2006 Rilana Riley-Munson) These socks are self-striped and are more like slipper socks and great for keeping ones feet warm while hanging out in the living room, or wherever. They are stretchy and should fit an average sized female foot. You can use any color of Wool Ease yarn. Stripe it wacky with green and yellow, or more mute like my dark pink and pale pink ones. It's up to you. Have fun and Happy Knitting!
Materials:
-Set of four # US 4 double pointed needles (dpn's). -2 skeins of Lionbrand Wool Ease (197 yds, 3 oz.); \*One skein in Dark Rose Heather # 629-139 (MC), \*One skein in Blush Heather # 620-104 (CC) -Yarn needle to sew in the ends. -A stitch holder if you desire, to hold foot stitches while you work the heel flap. Size: These socks fit me and I wear a size 9 in women's. They are stretchy and would fit anyone with a $7.9^{\prime\prime}$ foot. Average women’s size. The size of the foot is customize-able by how many rounds you knit even on that section.
To Make the Socks:
-Cast on 48 stitches with MC -Divide sts on 3 needles (16, 16, 16) -Knit in K2, P2 ribbing for 10 rounds. -Next round: Don;t cut MC, attach CC and begin knitting stockinette for 22 rounds, changing from CC to MC every two rounds. I carried the yarn up, on the inside, each time I changed colors. No need to cut yarn at all. After 22 rounds of striping, end with 2 CC rounds. -Next: Knit 1 round in MC
Divide for Heel Flap
Still with MC, Knit 24 sts onto needle # 1. If you wish, place remaining stitches on a stitch holder. I leave mine on another needle, this will be the top of the foot, later.
Heel:
Stockinette stitch heel (RS) Sl 1, Kl across heel. (WS) Slip 1, Purl across -Repeat for 26 rows.
Heel Turn:
Still using MC 1. P 14, P2tog, P1; turn 2. S1 1, K 5, K2tog, K 1; turn 3. S1 1, P 6, P2tog, P 1; turn 4. S1 1, K 7, K2otg, K 1; turn 5. S1 1, P8, P2tog, P 1; turn 6. S1 1, K 9, K2tog, K 1; turn 7. S1 1, P 10, P2tog, P1; turn 8. S1 1, K 11, K2tog, K 1; turn 9. S1 1, P 12, P2tog, P 1; turn 10. S1 1, K 12, K2tog (14 sts remain) -With MC and RS facing (heel flap) PU 12 sts along side with 2nd needle. Knit across the 24 sts from instep (holder), PU 12 sts along other side of heel flap. Knit the first 7 sts of heel flap on the same needle. Slip remaining 7 sts of heel flap onto the beginning of needle 1. Next: Change to CC and continue with striping, every two rows as you did on the upper leg part. Decreases (side) still with MC.
#1 needle - knit across to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1 #2 needle - K across 24 sts #3 needle - K1, K2tog, K across
-Round 2
Knit around -repeat rounds 1 and 2 until you have 48 sts remaining in the round -Work even for 30 rounds or so. Or untiljust about 2 inches from end of longest toe. Shape Toe: Using MC only for toe. -Round 1 #1 needle - K across to last 3 sts, K2tog, K 1 #2 needle - K 1, K2tog, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K 1 #3 needle - K 1, K2tog, K across
-Round 2
Knit around -Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until 24 sts remain -Repeat round 1 twice (16 sts remain) - K sts from first needle onto the 3rd needle. -Weave in toe. You are done! Now make another matching sock. Copyright 2006 Rilana Riley-Munson This pattern is free for personal use only. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to email me at: rilana@gmail.com
