locαl blavOR - MU cREEK SOCKSBy Sarah Jo Burch
Short socks for summer days! Inspired by the swirling creeks that cross and border our local system of trails, these are a quick knit with nontraditional decreases on the gusset and toe. The purled central panel appears to widen and narrow as it conforms to your foot - like a rushing stream, guided by its banks.
the IMpoRTant into
Supplies:
- 1 hank of Pagewood Farms Denali (l used Peaceful, and it took less than 50 grams for the pair) - US size 2 needles (double-points or circulars, whatever floats your boat. I used one 40" circular and knitted them one at a time, magic loop)
Gauge:
15 stitches in 2 inches (this creates a women's medium sock - for a small, go down a needle size; for a large, go up a needle size)
Pattern @ Sarah Jo Burch 2013, Phot0graphy @ Adam Burch 2013
the patTERn
Cast on 60 sts. \*P1, k2, p1\* around. Repeat until cuff measures desired length (l worked mine for 1 inch). Working across first 30 stitches only, [\*sl1, k1\* across; sl1, p to end] repeat these 2 rows a total of 14 times (28 rows). Sl1, k16, k2togtbl, k1, turn; sl1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn; [sl1, k to 1 st before gap, k2togtbl, k1, turn; sl1, p to 1 st before gap, p2tog, p1, turn] continue as established until all sts have been worked (18 sts remaining). Sl1, k across, pick up 15 sts along heel flap, k12 p6 k12 across top of foot, pick up 15 sts along heel flap, k to end. Redistribute sts: 48 sts for top of foot (this will be your original 30 stitches plus 9 picked up stitches from either side), 30 for sole. On top, [k to 2 stitches before established purl panel, ssk, p6, k2tog, k to end. On next round, work across as established, without decreasing.] On sole, k across every round. Repeat these 2 rounds until 30 sts remain on top needle. Continue working as established, without decreasing, until sock is 2 inches from desired length. Then begin toe decreases, placing markers on sole to denote center 6 stitches [on top of foot: k to 2 stitches before established purl panel, ssk, p6, k2tog, k to end - on sole: k to 2 stitches before marker, ssk, k6, k2tog, k to end; work 1 round without decreasing] repeat these two rounds until 20 sts remain. Cut yarn and graft toe. Repeat for second sock.
local tlavoR
The designs in this collection were inspired by the town l live in and love. Photos are shot around town, and supplies, props, and additional garments are also local (to the best of my ability). Yarn from Hand Held. Photos shot at Wilson Park. Pattern @ Sarah Jo Burch 2013, Phot0graphy @ Adam Burch 2013
