DIFFICULTY Intermediate SIZE To fit foot circumference of 9"/23 cm FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Foot circumference 6" (15 cm), unstretched
SouthWest Trading Company
TOFUtsies Power Stripe $\{50\%$ superwash wool, $25\%$ SOYSILK, $22.5\%$ cotton, $2.5\%$ chitin; 465 yds/ $425\mathsf{m}$ .， $3.50z/100\mathfrak{g}\}$ , color 931, 1 skein (Also shown in non-Power Stripe color 731 Ten Foot Tall) One set US 2/2.75mm dpns (or size needed to achieve gauge). Circular needles can be used, if preferred (e.g. for magic loop or two circulars technique). Stitch marker Two cable ndls, recommended (toothpicks or short dpns may work) Row counter or marker, optional
32 sts/5 $)\mathtt{r n d s}=4"/10$ cm in circular St st (8 sts/12.5 rnds $=$ 1"/2.5 cm)
Qnaidious
This design features an entwined cable motif on the outer side of each sock. The remainder of the sock utilizes ribbing with small cables (taken from the main motif). The cable and rib combination is ideal: most of the knitting will be easy and straightforward, but the entwined cables add just the right touch of complexity and interest and won't slow down the knitter too much. This design also features the Strong Heel (Knitters 72, Fall 2003) and the Wide Toe (Knitting Vintage Socks, Interweave Press, 2005). The socks will seem skinny, but are quite stretchy due to the ribbing.
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NOTES
Any instructions listed below that do not appear in a table (with Left/Right Sock columns) applies to both socks. There is a honkin' big cable cross (see below) in Rnd 4 of the Left/Right Insidious Patt. It may seem scary, but is not difficult to execute. Try to focus on one step at a time, and also to be mindful of wrapping the yarn around the correct ndl. 。 $4/2/4\ L P C={\sf s l4k}$ sts onto cn in front of work; sl 2 p sts onto cn in back of work; k4, p2 from cn behind work, and k4 from front cn. 。 $2/2\downarrow\mathsf C=\mathsf{s l}\ 2$ sts onto cn in front of work; k2, k2 from cn. $2/2\ \mathsf{R C}=\mathsf{s l\ }2$ sts onto cn in back of work; k2, k2 from cn. INSTRUCTIONS
Cuff
Loosely CO 66 sts and distribute them onto ndl(s) using chart at right as reference. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist, and pm for beg of rnd. Rnd 1: [k4, p2] to end Work this rnd until cuff is 1.5"/3.8 cm long, unstretched.
WorkSection A once,then Section B once,and SectionA one more time
Chart B: Right Insidious Pattern
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Chart Key
k p 2/2RC 2/2 LC \*\* 4/2/4LPC
Chart C: Instep Pattern
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Instep Patt
Row 1 (RS): p15, k18, ssk, k1, turn. Shape Heel: Rnd 1 (Plain Rnd): p1, [k4, p2] four times, k4, p1 Rnds 2-11: work Plain Rnd Rnd 12: p1, 2/2 LC, p2, k4, p2, 2/2 RC, p2, k4, p2, 2/2 LC, p1 Rnds 13-15: work Plain Rnd Rnd 16: rep rnd 12 Rnds 17-20: work Plain Rnd Rnd 1: Work first rnd of Instep Patt (Chart C), p1, m1p, [k4, p2] five times, k4, m1p, p1 Row 2: sl 1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 3: sl 1, k to last st before gap, ssk (this closes the gap), k1, turn. Row 4: sl 1, p to last st before gap, p2tog (to close gap), p1, turn. Rep rows 3 & 4 until all heel sts have been worked. 34 heel sts rem, 64 sts total. (If using option above, drop strand from other end of ball (or second ball), and use main yarn to contin ue.) Last row: k34 to return to beg of rnd. section match. Changing yarns will help maintain the stripe pattern on the instep.) Rnd 2: Work next rnd of Instep Patt, p to first k column, [k4, p2] five times, k4, p to end Rnd 3: Work next rnd of Instep Patt, p1, m1p, p to first k column, [k4, p2] five times, k4, p to last st, m1p, p1 Turn Heel: During this section, work only the heel sts. Setup for Heel Turn: Work instep sts in patt, but do not work heel sts. Last Rnd: Work next rnd of Instep Patt, p15, k34, p to end. Repeat rnds 2 & 3 until there are 64 heel sts (heel section will begin and end with 15 p sts).
Foot
Resume working in the round. Work even-30 instep sts in patt and 34 sole sts in St st-until foot measures 7.25"/18.4 cm, or until approx 2.5"/6.4 cm less than desired length. (It is ideal, but not required, to stop before or after rnds 12-16.) Work in St st until foot measures 7.75" /19.7 cm or until approx 2"/5 cm less than desired length. Setup for Toe: Undo last st worked, rearrange sts on ndls so that there are 32 instep sts and 32 sole sts. K48 to arrive at center of sole sts; pm to indicate new beg of rnd.
Work the four rnds below once. Rnd 1: k to last 4 sole sts, k2tog, k2; k first 2 instep sts, ssk, k to last 4 instep sts, k2tog, k2; k first 2 sole sts, ssk, k to end of rnd. Rnds 2-4: k Repeat rnds 1-3 three times. Work rnds 1-2 until 16 sts rem. Redistribute sts onto two ndls so that one ndl holds second half of sole sts adjacent to first half of instep sts, and another ndl holds second half of instep sts next to first half of sole sts. (The toe will be closed vertically instead of horizontally.) Graft toe closed. Finishing Weave in all ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
[ ] work instructions within bracket: as many times as directed \*\*\* repeat instructions following the asterisks as directed " inch(es) approx $\bullet$ approximately beg $\bullet$ begin/beginning cm $\bullet$ centimeter(s) cn $\bullet$ cable needle co $\bullet$ cast on dpn(s) · double pointed needle(s) g·gram(s) k·knit k2tog · knit 2 stitches together m ·meter(s) m1p $\bullet$ make one purl stitch mm · millimeter(s) oz·ounce(s) p·purl patt·pattern pm · place marker p2tog · purl 2 stitches together rem · remain/remaining rep $\bullet$ repeat(s) rnd(s) ·round(s) RS · right side sl·slip ssk ·slip, slip, knit these 2 stiches together-a decrease st(s) · stitch(es) St st · stockinette stitch/stocking stitch yd(s) · yard(s) Do not redistribute or publish this pattern in ANY format without permission from the designer. Originally for Sock Wars IV (http:/ /sockwars.org) This pattern is intended for your own personal use only. Do not sell items made from this pattern for commerical use or for profit.
