O2OI2 SARAH WHITEHILL
MATERIALS
100 grams/437 yards sock yarn (sample knit with two skeins Red Heart Stardust, 50 g/191 yds per skein)
Branching Socks
TOOLS
Size 1/2.25 mm dpns or circular needles for magic loop, or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch markers Darning needle Cable needle (optional) SIZES Women's Small, (Medium, Large) to fit foot circumference 7 (8, 9) inches/ 17.78 (20.32, 22.86) cm Instructions written for Chart 1 (Chart 2) GAUGE
Medium: Either 8 or 9 stitches/inch Large: 8 stitches/ inch Small: 9 stitches/ inch
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Abbreviations
k-—knit p—purl sl—slip ssk—slip slip knit c2f—sl one stitch to cable needle and hold in front. kl, kl stitch from cable needle. c4f—sl two stitches to cable needle and hold in front. K2, k2 stitches from cableneedle. k2tog—knit two together SM—slip marker p2tog—purl two together PM—-place marker kfb—knit into front and back of stitch
Directions
A Note on Sizing There are two charts provided for the leg and foot of this sock. If you wear a small, you should use Chart I with a gauge of 9 stitcheslinch. If you wear a large, you should use Chart 2 with a gauge of 8 stitcheslinch. If you wear a medium, you may either use Chart I with a gauge of 8 stitcheslinch or Chart 2 with a gauge of 9 stitcheslinch. The sample was knit with Chart 2 at 9 stitcheslinch. The sample shown was knit using Chart 2 and a gauge of 9 stitcheslinch. Each size includes negative ease. Cast on 60 (66) stitches loosely.
Cuff:
All rows: \*k 2(4), [pl, kl] six times, pl, k 2(3), pl, [kl, pl] six times, repeat once more from \*. Work ribbing pattern until piece measures I.5"/3.8 cm.
Leg:
Round I (and all odd numbered rounds): \*k 2 (4), pl, k 26 (27), pl, repeat once more from \*. Begin working Leg Chart. Continue in Leg Chart until leg measures 6"/15 cm or desired length, ending with an even round (4 repeats of Leg Chart).
Heel Flap:
Turn work and begin working flat over the 28 (29) stitchesbetween cables.
Chart I:
Row I: sll, p 27 Row 2: \*sll, kl, repeat from \* across. Repeat these two rows I3 times more, 28 heel flap rowstotal.
Chart 2:
Row I: sll, p2tog, p 26 Row 2: \*sll, kl, repeat from \* across. Row 3: sll, p27 Row 4: \*sll, kl, repeat from \* across. Repeat rows 3 and 4 13 times more, 30 heel flap rowstotal.
Heel turn:
Row I: sll, p I4, p2tog, pl, turn. Row 2: sll, k3, ssk, kl, turn. Row 3: sll, p4, p2tog, pl, turn Repeat rows 2 and 3, increasing one stitch knit or purled each time, until all stitches have been used— I5 stitches remain.
Gusset:
Begin working in the round. sll, k across heel turn stitches, pick up I5(17) stitches along the heel flap. Work setup row for foot chart as follows: pm, kfb, k I(3), pl, k 26(27), pl, k I(3), kfb, pm then continue picking up gusset stitches by picking up an additional 15(17) stitches along heel flap. Chart I: k6, k2tog. Chart 2: k8. pm for beginning of round—78(88) stitches Close gap: k 20(22), ssk, work foot chart over next 34 (39) stitches, k2tog, k 27(23) - 76(86) stitchesDecrease Round I: k to last three st before marker, k2tog, kl, sm, work foot chart over next 34(39) stitches, sm, kl, ssk, k to end Decrease Round 2: k to marker, sm, pl, k2(4), pl, k26(27), pl, k2(4), pl, sm, k to end. Repeat Decrease Rounds I and 2 until 60 (66) stitches remain.
Foot:
Round I: k to marker, sm, work foot chart over next 34(39) stitches, sm, k to end. Round 2: kto marker, sm, pl, k2(4), pl, k26(27), pl, k2(4), pl, sm, k to end. Repeat these tworoundsuntil footmeasures to the base of the big toe or approximately 2" less than desired length, ending on row 6 or I2 of the foot chart. If additional length is necessary, knit every stitch for 2-3 rows before beginning the toe.
Toe:
Setup: K to beginning of foot chart. K 2(3), PM— beginning of round 1. K 30(33), PM, k to end. You will have divided the cable stitches evenly between the sole and instep. Round I: kl, ssk, k to three stitches before marker, k2tog, kl, SM, kl, ssk, k to three stitches before marker, k2tog, kl—4 stitches decreased Round 2: K around Repeat rounds I and 2 until 28 (34) stitches remain, then repeat round I only until 16 (l8) stitches remain. Distribute stitches on two needles and graft together. Weave in all ends. FORPATTERNSUPPORT，CONTACT WHITEHILLDESIGNS@GMAIL.COM
CHART I RIBBING
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CHART I LEG
CHART I FOOT
KEY
Knit Purl SlipSlipKnit Knit 2 Together YarnOver Slip one stitch to cable needle and hold to front, knit 1, knit 1 from cable needle Slip two stitches to cable needle and hold to front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle only even rows are charted for odd rows, knit all knit stitches and purl all purl stitches
CHART 2 RIBBING
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CHART 2 LEG
CHART 2 F00T
KEY
Knit Purl SlipSlipKnit Knit 2 Together YarnOver Slip one stitch to cable needle and hold to front, knit 1, knit 1 from cable needle Slip two stitches to cable needle and hold to front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle only even rows are charted for odd rows, knit all knit stitches and purl all purl stitches
