RY SOCK VI: Detailed Instructions for Cocktail-Themed Mystery Socks with Multiple Stitches and Techniques

RY SOCK VI: COCKTAILS FOR TWC

Cocktails for Two Feet, that is! In this year's Mystery Sock, we'll be exploring a variety of stitches that remind our Designing Brewmistress of some of her favorite cocktails. The instructions for this cuff-down construction are provided in text and chart formats, for DPN, Two Circular Needle, and Magic Loop methods. YARN: Knitters Brewing Co: SOCk-aholic, 75% Washable Wool / 25% Nylon, Fingering Weight, 480 yards One skein (approximately 350-375 yards required for pair) SIZING: Three widths shown as: Narrow (Medium, Wide) Narrow Width: 6.0 - 7.5 inch circumference at ball of foot Medium Width: 7.5 - 9.5 inch circumference at ball of foot Wide Width:9.5- 11 inch circumference at ball of foot Foot length is determined by knitter. NEEDLES: US Size 1, or as needed for gauge. Directions are written for the DPN, Magic Loop, and Two Circular Needle method. GAUGE: 32 sts = 4" in Stockinette Stitch ACCESSORIES: 3 stitch markers per sock, a cable needle, and a blunt-tipped darning needle to weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS: cl3 custer 3. \*Sl next 3 sts to right needle, then move yarn to front of work. Sl same 3 sts back to left needle, and return yarn to back of work. Repeat from \* for a second wrap, then k3. CN cable needle (or equivalent) 1/2LC sl next st onto a CN, and hold in front of work. K2, then k1 from the CN. 1/2RC sl next 2 sts onto a CN, and hold in back of work. K1, then k2 from the CN. k knit k1-b knit one through the back loop. k2tog knit 2 together M1 make 1 purlwise. From the front, lift loop between stitches with LH needle, then p through the back loop. p purl p1-b purl one through the back loop p2tog purl 2 together psso pass slipped stitch over p2sso pass two slipped stitches over RS right side sl1 slip 1 (purlwise, unless otherwise specified) sl2tog slip 2 together knitwise ssk Slip, slip, knit st(s) stitch(es) trip-k1 triple knit stitch. Work as a normal knit st, except wrap the yarn around the needle 3 times before pulling it through the loop. When working the triple-wrapped stitch in the following row, slip the triple-wrapped stitch purlwise, allowing the extra wraps to release so that it becomes one, large stitch. WS wrong side wyib with yarn in back wyif with yarn in front YO yarn over

MYSTERY SOCK CLUE #1 V IS FOR VERMICULAR

vermicular (ver·mic·u·lar) adj. 1. Like a worm in form or movement; particularly those found in a bottle of Mezcal. 2. Marked with close wavy lines.

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: The right and left socks are designed to be mirror images of each other, and consequently have separate instructions. Also note that the rounds of the right sock begin with the back of the leg and end with the front. The left leg is worked the opposite way - beginning with the front of the leg, and ending with the back. You may want to label your socks accordingly to avoid confusion for now. Cast on 66 (74, 82) sts using the Long Tail Cast On, or a stretchy cast on such as :he Estonian Cast On'. Distribute as follows:

Right Cuff

Needles 1 and 2 hold the Back of Leg sts, and Needles 3 and 4 hold the Front of Leg sts. Two Circs or Magic Loop Methods: Cast on 32 (40, 48) sts to Needle 1 for the Back of Legs sts, and cast on 34 (34, 34) sts to Needle 2 for the Front of Leg sts. Right Setup Round: Needle 1 (DPNs 1-2): (P2, k6) four (five, six) times. Needle 2 (DPNs 3-4): [P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6] twice. Round 1: Needle 1 (DPNs 1-2): (P2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1) four (five, six) times. Needle 2 (DPNs 3-4): [P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1] twice. Rounds 2 through 5: Needle 1 (DPNs 1-2): (P2, sl1, k4, sl1) four (five, six) times. Needle 2 (DPNs 3-4): [P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1] twice. Round 6: Needle 1 (DPNs 1-2): (P2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC) four (five, six) times. Needle 2 (DPNs 3-4): [P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, 1/2LC, 1/2RC] twice. Repeat Rounds 1 through 6 two more times for a total of 18 cuff rows.

Right Cuff Chart

Left Cuff

DPNs: Needle 1: 17 (17, 17) sts Needle 2: 17 (17, 17) sts Needle 3: 16 (20, 24) sts Needle 4: 16 (20, 24) sts Needles 1 and 2 hold the Front of Leg sts, and Needles 3 and 4 hold the Back of Leg sts. Two Circs or Magic Loop Methods: Cast on 34 (34, 34) sts to Needle 1 for the Front of Leg sts, and cast on 32 (40, 48) sts to Needle 2 for the Back of Legs sts. -eft Setup Round: Needle 1 (DPNs 1-2): [K6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1] twice. Needle 2 (DPNs 3-4): (K6, p2) four (five, six) times. Round 1: Needle 1 (DPNs 1-2): [Trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1] twice. Needle 2 (DPNs 3-4): (Trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2) four (five, six) times. Rounds 2 through 5: Needle 1 (DPNs 1-2): [Sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1] twic Needle 2 (DPNs 3-4): (Sl1, k4, sl1, p2) four (five, six) times. Round 6: Needle 1 (DPNs 1-2): [1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1] twice. Needle 2 (DPNs 3-4): (1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2) four (five, six) times. Repeat Rounds 1 through 6 two more times for a total of 18 cuff rows.

Left Cuff Chart

End of Clue 1.

MYSTERY SOCK CLUE #2 LET IT FLOW

flow (flo) v. 1. To move as a liquid does; move in a stream, like intoxicating fluids pouring from a bottle. 2. To have smooth and pleasing continuity. NOTE: As you work this Clue, your sts will be flowing around your socks. You will find it necessary to periodically redistribute mid-round sts among your needles to keep your work manageable. Please keep the first sts of each round at the beginning of your first needle, and the last sts of the round at the end of your last needle. Don't worry about how many sts are on each of your needles at the end of Clue 2 - we'll deal with that later on...

Right Leg (all widths)

Round 1: P2, k29 (37, 45), p2tog, place marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p1, (p1, k1-b) four times. Using the tip of the Right Hand needle, lift the purl bump below the next purl stitch, and purl it. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. (k1-b, p1) four times. Using the tip of the Left Hand needle, lift the purl bump below the purl bump just created, and purl it. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 3: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 6: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k to last 8 sts. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 19: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k8, YO, ssk, k3, k2tog, YO, k1. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 20: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k10, k1-b, k6. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 21: P2, kto 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k11, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k2. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 22: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k13, k1-b, k5. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 23: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k14, YO, sl1-k2tog-psso, YO, k3. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 24: Repeat Round 6. Round 25: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k7, YO, ssk, k3, k2tog, YO, k2, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k3. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 26: P2, kto 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k9, k1-b, k13. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Narrow Width: Round 27: P2, k3, p2tog, remove marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k10, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k3. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. (65 sts) Round 28: P2, k2, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k11, k1-b, k12. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. (64 sts) Round 29: P2, k1, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k11, YO, sl1-k2tog-psso, YO, k4, cl3, k3. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. (63 sts) Round 30: P2, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, kto last 8 sts. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. (62 sts) While working this round, place markers after the 32nd and 53rd sts. Round 27: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k10, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k3. Work last 8 sts in established pattern. Round 30: Repeat Round 6. While working this round, place markers after the 44th and 65th sts for the Medium Width, or after the 52nd and 73rd sts for the Wide width.

Left Leg (all widths)

Round 1: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. Using the tip of the Left Hand needle, lift the purl bump below the purl bump just created, and purl it. (K1-b, p1) four times, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 2: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. P1. Using the tip of the Left Hand needle, lift the purl bump below the purl bump just created, and purl it. (K1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, K to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 3: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. (K1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 4: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 5: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 6: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 7: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Rounds 8 through 11: Work Round 5 four times. Round 12: Repeat Round 6. Rounds 13 through 18: Repeat Rounds 7 through 12. Round 19: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K1, YO, ssk, k3, k2tog, YO, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, K to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 20: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K2, k1-b, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 21: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K2, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 22: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K3, k1-b, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 23: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K3, YO, sl1-k2tog-psso, YO, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, K to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 24: Repeat Round 6. Round 25: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K3, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k2, YO, ssk, k3, k2tog, YO, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 26: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K9, k1-b, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Narrow Width: Round 27: Remove stitch marker as you work this round. Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K3, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k3, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k10, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k3, p2. (65 sts) Round 28: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K10, k1-b, k13, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k2, p2. (64 sts) Round 29: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K3, cl3, k4, YO, sl1-k2tog-psso, YO, k11, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k1, p2. (63 sts) Round 30: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K24, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, p2. While working this round, place markers after the 9th and 30th sts. (62 sts) Round 27: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K3, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k3, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 28: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K10, k1-b, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 29: Work first 8 sts in established pattern. K3, cl3, k4, YO, sl1-k2tog-psso, YO, k to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Repeat Round 6. While working this round, place markers after the 9th and 30th sts.

End of Clue 2.

MYSTERY SOCK CLUE #3 TEENYTINIS

tini (te' ne) n. 1. Easiest way to pronounce martini after you've had a couple.

Teeny Tini Stitch Pattern (12 round repeat worked over 21 sts)

Round 1: YO, ssk, k3, k2tog, YO, k2, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k2, YO, ssk, k3, k2tog, YO. Round 2: K1, k1-b, k13, k1-b, k5. Round 3: K1, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k3, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k1. Round 4: K2, k1-b, k13, k1-b, k4. Round 5: K2, YO, sl1-k2tog-psso, YO, k4, cl3, k4, YO, sl1-k2tog-psso, YO, k2. Round 6: K21. Round 7: K2, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k2, YO, ssk, k3, k2tog, YO, k2, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k2. Round 8: K8, k1-b, k12. Round 9: K2, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k3, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k2. Round 10: K9, k1-b, k11. Round 11: K2, cl3, k4, YO, sl1-k2tog-psso, YO, k4, cl3, k2. Round 12: K21.

Teeny Tini Pattern Chart

INSTRUCTIONS:

Right Leg

Work the next 2 (10, 18) rounds as follows: ● Work to the 32nd st (44th st, 52nd st) marker following the instructions below. ● Work the next 21 sts in the Teeny Tini Stitch Pattern. · Work the last 9 sts in the established pattern. Narrow Width: Round 1: P1, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k2. (61 sts in round) Round 2: P2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k2. (60 sts) Proceed to the Finishing the Right Leg section. Medium Width: Round 1: P2, k to 2 sts before first marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k to next marker. Rounds 2 through 4: P2, k to 2 sts before first marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2. (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k to next marker. Round 5: P2, k3, p2tog, remove first marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to next marker. (73 sts in round) Round 6: P2, k2, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to marker. (72 sts) Round 7: P2, k1, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to marker. (71 sts) Round 8: P2, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, kto marker. (70 sts) Round 9: P1, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to marker. (69 sts) Round 10: P2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to marker. (68 sts) Proceed to the Finishing the Right Leg section. Wide Width: Round 1: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k to marker. Rounds 2 through 5: P2, k to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k to marker. Round 6: P2, kto 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, (p1, k1) in next stitch, k to marker. Rounds 7 through 12: Repeat Rounds 1 through 6. Round 13: P2, k3, p2tog, remove marker, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2,trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to marker. (81 sts) Round 14: P2, k2, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, kto marker. (80 sts Round 15: P2, k1, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to marker. (79 sts Round 16: P2, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, kto marker. (78 sts) Round 17: P1, p2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to marker. (77 sts) Round 18: P2tog, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k to marker. (76 sts) Proceed to the Finishing the Right Leg section.

Finishing the Right Leg

Finish your leg to the desired length by working the following 6 rounds as many times as you like. It is recommended that you work the 6 rounds at least once - most people like their socks to be 6" to 7" high from the topof theheel. Work the rounds as follows: ● Work the first 28 sts in the Back of Leg Rib pattern shown below in text and chart. Important! The Narrow size will start this pattern on Row 3. The Medium size will start this pattern on Row 5. The Wide size will start this pattern on Row 1. ● Knit the next 2 (10, 18) sts. ● Continue working the next 21 sts in the Teeny Tini Stitch Pattern.

Back of Leg Rib Pattern

Round 1: P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Rounds 2 through 5 : P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Round 6: P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Back of Leg Rib Chart

Left Leg

Work the next 2 (10, 18) rounds as follows: Work the first 9 sts in the established pattern. Work the next 21 sts in the Teeny Tini Stitch Pattern. Work the remaining round sts following the instructions below. Narrow Width: Round 1: K2, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, p1. (61 sts) Round 2: K2, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog. (60 sts) Proceed to the Finishing the Left Leg section. MediumWidth: Round 1: K to next marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Rounds 2 through 4: K to next marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 5: Remove third marker as you work this round. K10, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k3, p2. (73 sts) Round 6: K10, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k2, p2. (72 sts) Round 7: K10, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k1, p2. (71 sts) Round 8: K10, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, p2. (70 sts) Round 9: K10, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, p1. (69 sts) Round 10: K10, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog. (68 sts) Proceed to the Finishing the Left Leg section. Wide Width: Round 1: K to next marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Rounds 2 through 5: K to next marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Round 6: K to next marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k to last 2 sts of round, p2. Rounds 7 through 12: Repeat Rounds 1 through 6. Round 13: Remove third marker as you work this round. K18, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k3, p2. (81 sts) Round 14: K18, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k2, p2. (80 sts) Round 15: K18, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, k1, p2. (79 sts) Round 16: K18, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, p2. (78 sts) Round 17: K18, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog, p1. (77 sts) Round 18: K18, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog. (76 sts) Proceed to the Finishing the Left Leg section.

Finishing the Left Leg

Finish your leg to the desired length by working the following 6 rounds as many times as you like. It is recommended that you work the 6 rounds at least once - most people like their socks to be 6" to 7" high from the top of the heel. Work the rounds as follows: ● Continue working the first 9 sts in the established pattern. ● Continue working the next 21 sts in the Teeny Tini Stitch Pattern. ● Knit the next 2 (10, 18) sts. ● Work the last 28 sts in the Back of Leg Rib pattern shown below in text and chart. Important! The Narrow size will start this pattern on Row 3. The Medium size will start this pattern on Row 5. The Wide size will start this pattern on Row 1. ● Work these six rounds as many times as you like, but please end after working pattern Row 6.

Back of Leg Rib Pattern (chart shown on next page)

Round 1: P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Rounds 2 through 5 : P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Round 6: P2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Back of Leg Rib Chart

End of Clue 3.

MYSTERY SOCK CLUE #4 TOAST TO YOUR HEEL-TH

toast (tost) n 1. A sentiment expressed just before drinking. v 2. To warm thoroughly, as in wearing wool socks tobed.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Right Heel Flap

Setup: Distribute the sts so that the first 30 (36, 40) are on Back of Leg Needle 1 (or DPNs 1-2). The remaining 30 (32, 36) sts should be on Front of Leg Needle 2 (or DPNs 3-4). Narrow Heel Flap - Worked on Back of Leg sts only Row 1 (RS): P1, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, ssk. Turn. (29 sts) Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyib, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Row 3: Sl1 wyif, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p2tog. Turn. (28 sts) Row 4: Sl1 wyib, k1, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Row 5: Sl1 wyif, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn. Row 6: Sl1 wyib, k1, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Rows 7 through 22: Repeat Rows 5 and 6 eight times. Proceed to Heel Turn instructions. Medium and Wide Heel Flap - Worked on Back of Leg sts only Row 1 (RS): P1, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, ssk, k- (6, 10). Turn. [- (35, 39) sts] Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyif, p- (6, 10), k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Row 3: Sl1 wyif, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, ssk, k- (5, 9). Turn. [- (34, 38) sts] Row 4: Sl1 wyif, p- (5, 9), k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Row 5: Sl1 wyif, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, ssk, k- (4, 8). Turn. [- (33, 37) sts] Row 6: Sl1 wyif, p- (4, 8), k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Row 7: Sl1 wyif, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, ssk, k- (3, 7). Turn. [-(32, 36) sts] Row 8: Sl1 wyif, p- (3, 7), k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Row 9: Sl1 wyif, (p1, k1-b) four times, p2, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k- (4, 8). Turn. Row 10: Sl1 wyif, p- (3, 7), k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Rows 11 through 26: Repeat Rows 9 and 10 eight times. Medium: Proceed to Heel Turn instructions. Wide Heel Flap (continued) gh 30: Repeat Rows 9 and 10 two additional times. Proceed to Heel Turn instructio

Left Heel Flap

Setup: Distribute the sts so that the first 30 (32, 36) are on Front of Leg Needle 1 (or DPNs 1-2). The remaining 30 (36, 40) sts should be on Back of Leg Needle 2 (or DPNs 3-4). Work the 30 (32, 36) Front of Leg sts in the established pattern, then proceed to the Heel Flap instructions. Narrow Heel Flap - Worked on Back of Leg sts only Row 1 (RS): K2tog, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn. (29 sts) Row 2 (WS): S1 wyib, k1, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p1. Turn. Row 3: P2tog, p1, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn. (28 sts) Row 4: Sl1 wyib, k1, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Row 5: Sl1 wyif, p1, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn. Row 6: Sl1 wyib, k1, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1. Turn. Rows 7 through 22: Repeat Rows 5 and 6 eight times. Proceed to Heel Turn instructions. Medium and Wide Heel Flap - Worked on Back of Leg sts only Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyib, k- (5, 9), k2tog, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn. [- (35, 39) sts] Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyib, (k1, p1-b) four times, k2, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p- (7, 11). Turn. Row 3: Sl1 wyib, k- (4, 8), k2tog, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn. [- (34, 38) sts] Row 4: Sl1 wyib, (k1, p1-b) four times, k2, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p- (6, 10). Turn. Row 5: Sl1 wyib, k- (3, 7), k2tog, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn [- (33, 37) sts] Row 6: Sl1 wyib, (k1, p1-b) four times, k2, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p- (5, 9). Turn. Row 7: Sl1 wyib, k- (2, 6), k2tog, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn. [- (32, 36) sts] Row 8: Sl1 wyib, (k1, p1-b) four times, k2, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p- (4, 8). Turn. Row 9: Sl1 wyib, k- (3, 7), p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1, k6, p2, (k1-b, p1) four times, p1. Turn. Row 10: Sl1 wyib, (k1, p1-b) four times, k2, p6, k2, (p1-b, k1) four times, k1, p- (4, 8). Turn. Rows 11 through 26: Repeat Rows 9 and 10 eight times. Medium: Proceed to Heel Turn instructions. Wide Heel Flap (continued) Rows 27 through 30: Repeat Rows 9 and 10 two additional times. Proceed to Heel Turn instructions.

Heel Turn (all widths - worked identically on each sock):

Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyib, k13 (15, 17), ssk, k1. Turn. Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyif, p1, p2tog, p1. Turn. Row 3: Sl1 wyib, k2, ssk, k1. Turn. Row 4: Sl1 wyif, p3, p2tog, p1. Turn. Row 5: Sl1 wyib, k4, ssk, k1. Turn. Row 6: Sl1 wyif, p5, p2tog, p1. Turn. Continue as established, working 1 additional st after the slipped st each row, until there are 16 (18, 20) sts remaining on the heel needle(s). You will end after working a WS row. Heel Gusset: Resume working circularly. Round 1 (RS): Sl1 wyib, knit the 14 (16,18) remaining sts across the heel flap. With the same needle, pick up 11 (13, 15) sts along the side of the heel flap, plus 1 st in the gusset corner. Work the 30 (32, 36) sts on the Front of Leg (now Top of Foot) needle(s) in the established patterns. Place marker to indicate the new beginning of the round. Round 2: With the heel needle(s), pick up 1 st in the gusset corner, and 11 (13, 15) sts along the remaining side of the heel flap. K the remaining sts on the Heel needle(s). Work the Top of Foot sts in pattern. Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 until 28 (32, 36) sts remain on the Heel needle(s). End of Clue 4.

MYSTERY SOCK CLUE #5 DON'T LOSE YOUR FOOTING

footing (foot-ing) n 1. A foundation or basis for further advancement or development. 2. A stable secure position for or placement of the feet when standing, walking, or sipping cocktails.

st - some math to calculate how long the foot section of your sock needs to be.

1. Using the Stockinette Stitch section of the sole of your sock, measure how many rows are in 2 inches. Estimate rows to one decimal place (ex. 22.5 rows ) rows 2. Divide this number by 2 (ex. 11.3 rows ) rows/inch 3. Solve the following size-specific equation: (ex. 18 divided by 11.3 rows per inch = 1.6 inches) Narrow: 14 divided by rows/inch = inches answer #2 Medium: 18 divided by rows/inch = inches answer #2 Wide: 22 divided by rows/inch = inches answer #2 4. Now add 0.3 inches to your answer #3 (ex. 1.6 inches + 0.3 inches = 1.9 inches ): inches NOTE: This is the negative ease for your sock - if you like more or less ease, you can adjust this number accordingly. 5. Finally, subtract answer #4 from your foot length (ex. 9.75 inches minus 1.9 inches = 7.85 inch foot section) inchesminus inches= inch footsection foot length answer#4 INSTRUCTIONS: Notes: 1) Going forward, the sts on your Heel Needle(s) are going to be referred to as the Sole of Foot sts. 2) For each foot round, knit the 28 (32, 36) Sole of Foot sts on Needle 1 (or DPNs 1 and 2). (In other words, work the Sole of the Foot in Stockinette Stitch.) Work the Top of Foot sts following the instructions in Top of Foot Sections One and Two as follows: Top of Foot Section One: Worked the same for Right and Left Foot. Continue working the 30 (32, 36) Top of Foot sts in the established patterns. End after approximately 2 to 2-1/2 inches of knitting, AND after you have just finished Teeny Tini pattern Round 12.

Top of Foot Section Two:

Right Foot:

All Widths: Round 1: K9 (11, 15), YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k9, p2tog, place marker, p1, trip-k1, p4, trip-k1, M1 purlwise. Round 2: K to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, p1, sl1, p4, sl1. Using the tip of the RH needle, lift the purl bump below the next purl stitch, and purl it. P1. Round 3: K9 (11, 15), YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, kto 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, p1, sl1, p4, sl1, p1, (p1, k1) in next st. Round 4: Kto 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, p1, sl1, p4, sl1, p1, (p1, k1) in next st, k to end. Round 5: K9 (11, 15), cl3, kto 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, p1, sl1, p4, sl1, p1, (p1, k1) in next st, k to end. Round 6: Kto 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, p1, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p1, (p1, k1) in next st, k to end. Round 7: K to 2 sts before marker, p2tog, slip marker, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p1, (p1, k1) in next st, k to end. Rounds 8 through 11: Repeat Round 4 four times. Round 12: Repeat Round 6. Narrow Width proceed to the Finishing the Foot Sectior Medium andWideWidths: Round 13: Repeat Round 7. Medium Width proceed to the Finishing the Foot Section. WideWidths: Rounds 14 and 15: Repeat Round 4 twice. Proceed to the Finishing the Foot Section.

Left Foot:

All Widths: Round 1: M1 purlwise, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p1, p2tog, k9, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k to end. Round 2: P1. Using the tip of the LH needle,lift the purl bump below the purl bump just created, and purl it. Sl1, k4, sl1, p1, p2tog, k to end. Round 3: (K1, p1) in first st, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p1, p2tog, k7, YO, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, YO, k to end. Round 4: K1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p1, p2tog, k to end. Round 5: Kto marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p1, p2tog, k5, cl3, kto end. Round 6: K to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, p1, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p1, p2tog, k to end. Round 7: K to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, p1, trip-k1, k4, trip-k1, p1, p2tog, k to end. Rounds 8 through 11: K to marker, remove marker, k1, place marker, (k1, p1) in next st, p1, sl1, k4, sl1, p1, p2tog,k to end. Round 12: Repeat Round 6. Narrow Width proceed to the Finishing the Foot Section. MediumandWideWidths: Round 13: Repeat Round 7. Medium Width proceed to the Finishing the Foot Section. WideWidths: Rounds 14 and 15: Repeat Round 8 twice. Proceed to the Finishing the Foot Section. Finishing the Foot: Worked the same for Right and Left Foot Continue working the Sole of Foot sts in Stockinette Stitch. Work the Top of Foot sts following the size-specific instructions below until the sock foot measurement from the tip of the heel turn is the length calculated in Step 5 at the beginning of this Clue. NarrowWidth: Round 1: K2tog, k8, p2, k6, p2, k8, ssk. [28 sts on Top of Foot] All Remaining Rounds: K9, p2, k6, p2, k9. MediumWidth: Rounds 1 through 4: K11, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, k11. Round 5: K11, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, k11. All Remaining Rounds: K11, p2, k6, p2, k11. [still 32 sts on Top of Foot] WideWidth: Rounds 1 and 2: K13, p2, sl1, k4, sl1, p2, k13. Round 3: K13, p2, 1/2LC, 1/2RC, p2, k13. All Remaining Rounds: K13, p2, k6, p2, k13. [still 36 sts on Top of Foot]

End of Clue 5.