Nepenthes Sock Pattern Inspired by Pitcher Plant Pokémon: Detailed Instructions for Knitting Unique Socks

Nepenthes

Sock pattern inspired by the pitcher plant Pokémon. Gauge 35 x 46 in 4" stockinette Sizes S: EU 36-39, 64 stitches M: EU 40-43, 68 stitches L: EU 44/45, 72 stitches The pattern is written for size S, M and L are the numbers in the ().

Materials

)0g sock yarn, DPNs or magic loop in 2.5mm, tapestry r

Abbreviations

K knit p purl ktog knit 2together ssk slip 2 stitches as if to knit, knit the 2 stitches together through back loop Techniques Long-tail cast-on, increases, decreases, cables, kitchener stitch Cuff CO 64(68, 72) close the round (be careful not to twist). Needle 1+2 are in the front and needle 3+4 hold the stitches for the back of the sock. There are seperate charts for the left and right sock. Repeat cuff pattern until desired length is reached. Knit main pattern. Repeat until the desired leg length is reached.

Heel Flap

The heel flap is worked flat over needles 3+4. Knit the heel as written, or knit the heel in stockinette. Row 1: Turn your work, k heel pattern, turn. Row 2: K heel pattern, turn. Row3: K heel pattern, turn. 31(33, 35) rows of the heel are knit. The last row is wor

Heel Turn

Row 1: Sl1 with yarn back, k16(18, 18), ssk, k1, turn. Row2: Sl1 with yarn front, p3(5, 3), ptog, p1, turn. Row3: Sl1 with yarn back, k to 1 stitch before the gap, ssk, k1, turn. Row4: Sl1 with yarn front, p to 1 stitch before the gap, ptog, p1, turn. Repeat Row 3 & 4 until all stitches are worked. (18(20, 20) stitches remain on needles 3+4) Gusset New beginning of the round: Sl1 with yarn front, k17(19, 19), 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. Round 3: K needle 1+2 in main pattern, k to the last 3 stitches of the round, ktog, k1. Repeat Round 2 & 3 until 64(68, 72) stitches are left on all needles. Foot K needle 1+2 in main pattern, k to end. Repeat until the foot has the desired length. The toe is \~4cm (1 inch) long. (If you want to calculate yourexact toe length: it is worked over 18(20, 22) rounds) Toe the main pattern on the toe. Or knit the toe in stockine On needle 1+2 are the stitches for the upper side of the sock. Needle 3+4 hold the sole stitches. Round 1: (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. Round2: (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 48(52, 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.

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Abbreviations

k1 on right side / p1 on wrong side p1 on right side / k1 on wrong side sl1 knitwise on right side / sl1 purlwise on wrong side Cable changes direction. The first time and every uneven time you knit this symbol, treat it as a: Every uneaven time you knit this symbol, treat it as a: Cable changes direction. The first time and every uneven time you knit this symbol, treat it as a: Every uneaven time you knit this symbol, treat it as a: Sl2 on cable needle, place behind work, k2, k2 from cable needle Sl2 on cable needle, place behind work, k2, p2 from cable needle Sl2 on cable needle, place in front of work, k2, k2 from cable needle Sl2 on cable needle, place in front of work, p2, k2 from cable needle Sl1 on cable needle, place behind work, k2, k1 from cable needle Sl1 on cable needle, place behind work, k2, p1 from cable needle Sl2 on cable needle, place in front of work, k1, k2 from cable needle Sl2 on cable needle, place in front of work, p1, k2 from cable needle Knit only for size M and L Knit only for size L Cuff pattern (right sock)

Main pattern (right sock)

needle 2 needle 1

Heel pattern (right sock)

needle 4 needle 3