Vanilla Socks
Size:
Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
Abbreviations:
Yarn: 100 grams of Fingering weight yarn (Note: X-large may require slightly more yarn than average 100 grams) k - Knit p-Purl RS - Right Side WS -Wrong Side PM - Place Marker SM - Slip Marker k2tog - Knit 2 stitches Together p2tog - Purl 2 stitches Together ssk - Slip Slip knit st - Stitch sts - Stitches dec - Decrease rnd - Round
Needles:
US 1 (2.25 mm) or any size needle that will give you the correct gauge Gauge: 16 sts = 2" using US 1 (2.25mm) needles Materials: Stitch markers Tapestry needle for weaving in ends Scrap yarn for holding stitches Vanilla socks worked from the top down in mostly stockinette. There is a small amount of ribbing at each side to help keep socks stretchy and in their place, not slouching. \*Note: All stitches will be slipped purlwise, unless otherwise noted.
Cuff
;ast On 56 (64, 72, 80) stitches and join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist Round 1: k1, \*p2, k2 repeat from \* to end, k1 Repeat round 1 until piece measures 1.5", 1.75" or 2" from cast on edge (your preference)
Leg
Round 1: k1, p2, k2, p2, k14 (18, 22, 26), (p2, k2) three times, p2, k14 (18, 22, 26), p2, k2, p2, k1 Repeat round 1 until piece measures 7" from cast on edge
Divide for heel flap
Knit across the first 28 (32, 36, 40) sts in pattern as established and put on waste yarn for later. You wil work the heel flap over the remaining 28 (32, 36, 40) sts. Row 1: (Slip 1, k1) repeat across Row 2: Slip 1, purl across Repeat rows 1 & 2 until piece measures 2.5" ending ready to work a Right Side row
Turn Heel
Row 1: Slip 1, knit 16 (18, 20, 22), ssk, k1 turn Row 2: Slip 1, purl 7, p2tog, p1, turn Row 3: Slip 1, knit to 1 stitch before the gap, ssk (1 st before the gap and 1 st after the gap), k1, turn Row 4: Slip 1, Purl to 1 stitch before the gap, p2tog, (1 st before the gap and 1 st after the gap), p1 turn Repeat rows 3 & 4 until all stitches have been worked, you will have 18 (20, 22, 24) stitches remaining
Gusset
Set up: Knit across heel stitches, pick up and knit one stitch in every slipped stitch along the left side of the heel flap, PM (this willbe your new beginning of round and will also mark the left side of foot), place the stitches from waste yarn back onto the needles and work in pattern as established across [k1, p2, k2, p2, k14 (18, 22, 26), p2, k2, p2, k1], PM for right side of foot, pick up and knit one stitch in every slipped stitch along the right side of heel flap, knit to end of round Rnd 1: work in pattern to marker for the right side of foot, sm, ssk, knit to 2 sts before end of round, k2tog Rnd 2: work in pattern to marker for right side of foot, sm, knit to end Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until you have 56 (64, 72, 80) stitches total [28 (32, 36, 40) for top of foot and 28 (32, 36, 40) for bottom of foot]
Foot
Round 1: k1, p2, k2, p2, k14 (18, 22, 26), p2, k2, p2, knit to end Repeat round until piece measures 1.75" less than your desired length from beginning of heel turn then follow directions for your preferred toe.
Squared Toe
Set up: k1, ssk, knit 22 (26, 30, 34) k2tog, k1, PM, k1, ssk, knit to three stitches before end of round, k2tog,k1 Rnd 1: knit Rnd 2: \*k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1 repeat from \* Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until you have 28 (32, 36, 40) stitches total on needles [14 (16, 18, 20) for top, and 14 (16, 18, 20) for bottom]
Pointed Toe
Set up: k1, ssk, knit 22 (26, 30, 34) k2tog, k1, PM, k1, ssk, knit to three stitches before end of round, k2tog,k1 Rnd 1: knit Rnd 2: \*k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1 repeat from \* Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until you have 28 (32, 36, 40) stitches total on needles, [14 (16, 18, 20) for top, and 14 (16, 18, 20) for bottom] Then repeat round 2 until you have 12 (16, 16, 20) sts total on needles [6 (8, 8, 10) for top & (6 (8, 8, 10) for bottom]
Finishing
Graft together the remaining live stitches using the Kitchener stitch. Weave in ends Enjoy your amazing hand knit socks! For personal use. May not be redistributed.
