Dragon Claw Socks Knitting Pattern Inspired by Game of Thrones - Detailed Instructions for EU Shoe Size 40-43

Drachenkrallen

Got inspired by the dragons from "Game of Thrones"

Size M

for EU shoe size 40-43, 72 stitches

Materials

100g sock yarn, DPns or magic loop in 2.5mm, cable needle, tapestry needle

Abbreviations

K knit p purl sl slip ktog knit 2 together ptog purl 2 together ssk slip 2 stitches as if to knit, knit the 2 stitches together through back loop

Techniques

Long-tail cast-on, cables, increases, decreases, kitchener stitch

Cuff

cO 72, close the round (be careful not to twist). The front of the sock is knitted on needle 1+2, the back on needle3+4. Repeat cuff pattern until 20 rounds are knitted.

Leg

Knit main pattern. Repeat parts 1 and 2 as often as you like. End your leg when you are between part 2 and 3 in the pattern.

Heel Flap

The heel flap is worked flat over needles 3+4. continue the main pattern, or knit the heel in stockinette. Row 1: Turn your work, sl1 with yarn in the front, k main pattern, turn. Row2: Sl1 with yarn back, k main pattern, turn. Row3: Sl1 with yarn front, k main pattern, turn. Repeat Row 2 & 3 until 34 rows of the heel are knit. The last row is worked on the wrong side.

Heel Turn

Row 1: Sl1 with yarn back, k18, ssk, k1, turn. Row 2: Sl1 with yarn front, p3, ptog, p1, turn. Row 3: Sl1 with yarn back, k to 1 stitch before the gap, ssk, k1, turn. Row 4: Sl1 with yarn front, p to 1 stitch before the gap, ptog, p1, turn.

jusset

The main pattern continues on the upper side of the sock (needle 1+2). The sole is worked in stockinette stitch (needle 3+4). New beginning of the round: Sl1 with yarn back, k19, pick up and knit the stitches along the edge of the heel flap. Mark this spot as the new beginning. Round 1: K needle 1+2 in main pattern, pick up and knit the stitches along the edge of the heel flap (same count as the other side), k to the last 3 stitches of the round, ktog, k1. Round 2: K needle 1+2 in main pattern, k1, ssk, k to the end of the round. K needle 1+2 in main pattern, k to the last 3 stitches of the round, ktog, k1. Repeat Round 2 & 3 until 36 stitches are left on needle 3+4. When you knit the gusset you should reach and repeat part 3.

Foot

K needle 1+2 in main pattern, k to end of the round. Continue the main pattern and repeat part 4 and 5 until the foot has the desired length. The toe is 4cm (1 inch) long. (If you want to caiculate your exact toe length: it is worked over 20 rounds) Continue the main pattern on the toe. Or knit stockinette, it's your choice. On needle 1+2 are the stitches for the upper side of the sock. Needle 3+4 hold the sole stitches. Round1: (needle 1+2) K1, ssk, k main pattern to the last 3 stitches on needle 2, ktog, k1, (needle 3+4) k1, ssk, k to the last 3 stitches on needle 4, ktog, k1. Round 2: (needle 1+2) K2, k main pattern to the last 2 stitches on needle 2, k2, (needle 3+4) k to end. Repeat round 1 & 2 until 56 stitches are left. Repeat round 1 until 16 stitches are left. Break yarn, close the toe with kitchener stitch. Weave in all ends. Knit the second sock. You can mirror the second sock, just change the direction of the yellow cables and follow the instructions for the de- and increases in the pattern.

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Abbreviations

Right side: k1 / Wrong side: p1 Right side: p1 / Wrong side: k1 No stitch 8 k1 though back loop Sl1 on cable needle and hold in the back, k1 through back loop, p1 form cable needle · Sl1 on cable needle and hold in the front, p1, k1 through back loop form cable needle /1 Sl1 on cable needle and hold in the back, k1 through back loop, k1 through back loop from cable needle Sl1 on cable needle and hold in the front, k1 through back loop, k1 through back loop from cable needle 入 Ktog / mirrored sock: ssk M1 M1 / mirrored sock: M1 before the twisted stitch