Lizzie's Lacy Rib Socks
These Lacy Rib socks were designed especially for yarns with less memory like Mohair, Alpaca, Cotton and Cotton blends but the lacy yet firm rib works great with ANY sock yarn! For the samples I used (L to R) Childs $6.5^{,}$ in Paton's Kroy, Adult 7" in Mountain Colors Bearfoot and adult $8^{\circ}$ in Brown Sheep Cotton Fine Construction: Top Down with 5 needles, Magic Loop or method of choice Gauge: 8 stitches per inch Needle: US #1.5 (2.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge Cuff sizes: toddler 5.5" (child 6.5" - adult 7" - adult 8" - adult 9" - adult 10" - adult 11") Note: Because of the wide range of sizes offered, should you prefer a tighter gauge, you can still knit the pattern as written; just choose a larger size than indicated. For example if you would normally choose a adult 7" cuff at a gauge of 8 sts/ inch choosing the adult $9^{\circ}$ pattern knit at a gauge of 9.5 - 10 sts/ inch would produce the same "sized" sock with a denser fabric.
Pattern:
Worked over multiple of 7 stitches and 4 rows Round $1:\star15$ ， $\mathsf{P}2^{\star}$ repeat to end Round 2: $\star_{\mathsf{K5}}$ ， $\mathsf{P}2^{\star}$ repeat to end Round $3:\cdots\mathsf{K}2$ tog, yo, K1, yo, SKP, $\mathsf{P}2^{\star}$ repeat to end Round 4: \*K5, $\mathsf{P}2^{\star}$ repeat to end Repeat these 4 rows for pattern
Ribbing and Leq:
I always cast on using a needle one size larger for a stretchy cast on. My preferred cast on is the German Twisted Cast On but any stretchy cast on can be substituted Cast on 42 $(48-56-64-76-84\textrm{-}88)$ stitches. Join in a ring being careful not to twist. Work $_{2\times2}$ rib 12 rows. Once ribbing has been completed, correct stitch count for leg pattern by increasing or decreasing to obtain the correct number of stitches for the pattern repeat thusly: 42 (49 - 56 - 63 - 77 - 84 - 91) Beginning with round one of pattern, knit leg stitches until desired leg height is reached. Suggested pattern repeats are: 8 (10 - 15 - 15 - 17 - 17- 19) Work 8 rounds in stockinette stitch before dividing for heel.
Begin Heel:
Suggested heel is the Yarn Over Short Row Heel with mini-flap and gusset. This creates a deeper heel cup for a better fit. Heel of choice can be substituted as desired. Heel is worked over 21 (24 - 28 - 32 - 38 - 42 - 45) stitches. Working back and forth in stockinette stitch, work 2 (2 - 4 - 6 - 10 - 12 - 14) rows even for mini-flap. Work YO Short Row heel decreases until 8 (9 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 15 - 16) stitches remain unworked. Work YO Short Row increases until back to original stitch count. Resume working in the round, picking up stitches along each mini-flap for the gusset. Pick up 2 (2 - 4 - 6 - 10- 12 - 14) stitches on EACH gusset edge.
Sock Foot:
Continue knitting in stockinette stitch rounds, decreasing one stitch at gusset every other round until back to original stitch count or desired circumference. Continue knitting until foot is approximately 1 (1 - 1.5 - 2- 2 - 2.5) inches from end of toes. Suggested approximate lengths: 5 (5.5 - 7 - $8-9-10-10)$ inches.
Shape Toe:
If using 5 DPNs: Round 1: Needle 1: Knit until the last 3 sts, K2 tog, K1 Needle 2: K1, SSK, knit around. Needle 3: Knit until the last 3 stitches, K2 tog, K1 Needle 4: K1, SSK, knit around. Round 2: Knit around For Magic Loop or 2 circs Round 1: Front needle: K1, SSK, knit to last 3 stitches, K2 tog, K1, turn Back needle: repeat as for front needle. Round 2: Knit around Continue decreasing every other row until you have approximately 20 (20 - 24 - 24 - 28 - 32 - 32) stitches remaining then decrease every row until 12(12 -20- 20- 24 - 28 - 28) remain. Graft remaining stitches.
