Mystery Sock Knitting Pattern: Detailed Instructions for Right and Left Heel Flaps and Gussets

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2013 MYSTERY SoCK

by Susan Woodley Right Heel Flap - Begin Clue Three You should have 27 (31, 35, 39) stitches on your needle. Work all 28 (32, 36, 40) rows or until you've reached your desired heel height being sure to end after working a right side row. If you need additional length just continue to work in the established pattern until you've reached your goal. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, \*kl, p tbl\* repeat to the end. Row 2 (RS): Sl 1, \*p1, k tbl\* repeat to the end. Row 3 and all odd non-cabled rows: Same as Row 1. Row 4: Sl 1, (p1, k tbl) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, p1, 3x2 RC. Row 6 and all even non-cabled rows: Same as Row 2. Row 11: Sl 1 wyif, k1, 3x2 RC, (kl, p tbl,) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, kl, 3x2 RC, (kl, p tbl,) 3 (4, 5, 6) times. Row 18: Sl 1, (p1, k tbl) 1 (2, 3 4) time(s), p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) twice. Row 25: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p tbl) twice, k1, 3x2 RC, (kl, p tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, k1, 3x2 RC, (k1, p tbl) 1 (2, 3, 4) time(s). This is the last cable row for XS/56 stitch counts. Row 32: Sl 1, (p1, k tbl) 0 (1 2) time(s), p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 5 (6, 7) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 4 times. This is the last cable row for S/64 and M/72 stitch counts. Row 39: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p tbl) 4 times, k1, 3x2 RC, (k1, p tbl) 7 times, k1, 3x2 RC, (kl, p tbl) twice.

Right Heel Turn

Work rows 1 and 2 once as they are the set-up rows which create the gaps you'll be “closing" Then repeat rows 3 and 4 until all of the stitches have been worked - 17 (19, 21, 23) stitches remain on your needle. Row 1 (Ws): Sl 1, p15 ( 17, 19, 21), p2tog, p1, turn. Row 2 (RS): Sl 1,k6, ssk, k1, turn. Row 3: Sl 1, p to 1 stitch before the gap, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 4: Sl 1, k to 1 stitch before the gap, ssk, k1, turn.

Right Instep & Gusset

For your convenience (or maybe mine) the gusset directions have been broken down into three sections: 1st Half Sole, Instep, and 2nd Half Sole. Due to the odd number of heel stitches you'll have one additional stitch in the 1st Half Sole section - keep this in mind when counting your stitches. Work as follows: Set-Up Rounds - Work these four rounds once to set-up your gusset section. Round 1 - 1st Half Sole: Pick up and knit up the slipped stitches along the side of your heel flap plus an extra stitch in the space between needles. Instep: \*P1, k tbl\* repeat to the last stitch, p1. 2nd Half Sole: Pick up an extra stitch in the space between needles, then pick up and knit the slipped stitches along the side of your heel flap. Knit 8 (9, 10, 11), PM to mark the new beginning of the round. Round 2 - 1st Half Sole: SM, knit to the last 2 stitches k2tog. Instep: \*P1, k tbl\* repeat to the last stitch, p1. 2nd Half Sole: Ssk, k to marker. Round 3 - 1st Half Sole: SM, knit to the end. Instep: \*P1, k tbl\* repeat to the last stitch, p1. 2nd Half Sole: K to marker. Round 4 - 1st Half Sole: SM, knit to the last 3 stitches k2tog, k1. Instep: (P1, k tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) twice, p1. 2nd Half Sole: K1, ssk, k to marker. Keep working in pattern until you reach just past the halfway point of your foot length - maintaining your sole needle decreases until you've returned to your original stitch count of 56 (64, 72, 80) stitches. Shift the beginning of the round to the instep (needle one) after all the gusset decreases are completed. Continue to work the pattern on the instep stitches and stockinette on the sole stitches. Row 39: Sl 1 wyif, kl, p tbl, k1, 3x2 LC, (k1, p tbl) 7 times, k1, 3x2 LC, (k1, p tbl) 5 times. Rounds 5 - 10: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end. Round 11: (P1, k tbl) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 3 times, pl, k to the end. Rounds 12 - 17: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end. Round 18: (P1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 3 times, pl, k to the end. Rounds 19 - 24: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end. Round 25: (P1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, pl, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 4 times, pl, k to the end. Rounds 26 - 31: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end. Round 32: (P1, k tbl) 1 (2, 3, 4) time(s), p1, 3x2 RC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1, 3x2 RC, (p1,k tbl) 5 times, p1, kto the end. Rounds 33 - 36: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end. Left Heel Flap - Begin Clue Three You should have 27 (31, 35, 39) stitches 0n your needle. Work all 28 (32, 36, 40) rows or until you've reached your desired heel height being sure to end after working a right side row. If you need additional length just continue to work in the established pattern until you've reached your goal. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, \*kl, p tbl\* repeat to the end. Row 2 (RS): Sl 1, \*p1, k tbl\* repeat to the end. Row 3 and all odd non-cabled rows: Same as Row 1. Row 4: 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times. Row 6 and all even non-cabled rows: Same as Row 2. Row 11: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p tbl) 2 ( 3,4, 5), kl, 3x2 LC, (kl, p tbl,) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, k1, 3x2 LC, k1, p tbl. Row 18: Sl 1, p1, k tbl, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5). Row 25: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p tbl) 0 (1, 2, 3) time(s), kl, 3x2 LC, (kl, p tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, k1, 3x2 LC, (k1, p tbl) 3 times. This is the last cable row for XS/56 stitch counts. Row 32: Sl 1, (p1, k tbl) 3 times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 5 (6, 7) times, pl, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 1 (2, 3) time(s). This is the last cable row for S/64 and M/72 stitch counts.

Left Heel Turn

Work rows 1 and 2 once as they are the set-up rows which create the gaps you'll be “closing" Then repeat rows 3 and 4 until all of the stitches have been worked - 17 (19, 21, 23) stitches remain on your needle. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1, p15 ( 17, 19, 21), p2tog, p1, turn. Row 2 (RS): Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn. Row 3: Sl 1, p to 1 stitch before the gap, p2tog, pl, turn. Row 4: Sl 1, k to 1 stitch before the gap, ssk, k1, turn.

Left Instep & Gusset

For your convenience (or maybe mine) the gusset directions have been broken down into three sections: 1st Half Sole, Instep, and 2nd Half Sole. Due to the odd number of heel stitches you'll have one additional stitch in the 1st Half Sole section - keep this in mind when counting your stitches. Work as follows: Set-Up Rounds - Work these four rounds once to set-up your gusset section. Round 1 - 1st Half Sole: Pick up and knit up the slipped stitches along the side of your heel flap plus an extra stitch in the space between needles. Instep: \*P1, k tbl\* repeat to the last stitch, p1. 2nd Half Sole: Pick up an extra stitch in the space between needles, then pick up and knit the slipped stitches along the side of your heel flap. Knit 8 (9, 10, 11) PM to mark the new beginning of your round. Round 2 - 1st Half Sole: SM, knit to the last 2 stitches k2tog. Instep: \*P1, k tbl\* repeat to the last stitch, p1. 2nd Half Sole: Ssk, k to marker. Round 3 - 1st Half Sole: SM, knit to the end. Instep: \*P1, k tbl\* repeat to the last stitch, p1. 2nd Half Sole: K to the marker. Round 4 - 1st Half Sole: Sm, knit to the last 3 stitches k2tog, k1. Instep: (P1, k tbl) twice, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, p1. 2nd Half Sole: K1, ssk, k to the marker. Keep working in pattern until you reach just past the halfway point of your foot length - maintaining your sole needle decreases until you've returned to your original stitch count of 56 (64, 72, 80) stitches. Shift the beginning of the round to the instep (needle one) after all the gusset decreases are completed. Continue to work the pattern on the instep stitches and stockinette on the sole stitches. Rounds 5 - 10: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end. Round 1l: (P1, k tbl) 3 times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, p1, k to the end. Rounds 12 - 17: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end. Round 18: (P1, k tbl) 3 times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1, k to the end. Rounds 19 - 24: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, p1, k to the end. Round 25: (P1, k tbl) 4 times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, pl, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1, k to the end. Rounds 26 - 31: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end. Round 32: (P1, k tbl) 5) times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, p1, 3x2 LC, (p1, k tbl) 1 (2, 3, 4) time(s), p1, k to the end. Rounds 33 - 36: \*(P1, k tbl)\* to the last stitch on needle one, pl, k to the end.

Third Clue - Right Heel Flap

You should have 27 (31, 35, 39) stitches on your needle and should begin and end with a k tbl stitch. Work all 28 (32, 36, 40) rows or until you've reached your desired heel height - just be sure to end after working a right side row. Every other cross row wil be worked on a wrong side.. dont panic! Just follow the wrong side directions in your legend and if you find those confusing flip your heel flap back to the right side, cross your stitches then flip back to the wrong side and work those five stitches (p tbl, k1l, p tbl, kl, p tbl).

Third Clue - Left Heel Flap

You should have 27 (31, 35, 39) stitches on your needle and should begin and end with a k tbl stitch. Work all 28 (32, 36, 40) rows or until you've reached your desired heel height - just be sure to end after working a right side row. Every other cross row will be worked on a wrong side.. don't panic! Just follow the wrong side directions in your legend and if you find those confusing flip your heel flap back to the right side, cross your stitches then flip back to the wrong side and work those five stitches (p tbl, kl, p tbl, kl, p tbl).

LEFT HEEL FLAP -CLUE #3

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Third Clue - Right Instep & Gusset Charts

You should have 29 (33, 37, 41) stitches on your needle - beginning and ending with a purl stitch. Charts below are for needle one only - stockinette stitch is worked on needle two from this point onward. Work Rounds 1- 36 once working your decreases on needle two until you've returned to your original stitch count. Please read the written section for the gusset decrease instructions.

Third Clue - Left Instep & Gusset Charts

You should have 29 (33, 37, 41) stitches on your needle - beginning and ending with a purl stitch. Charts below are for needle one only - stockinette stitch is worked on needle two from this point onward. Work Rounds 1- 36 once working your decreases on needle two until you've returned to your original stitch count. Please read the written section for the gusset decrease instructions.