Narumi lace anklets
by Sharon Spence
Copyright @ 2014 by Sharon Spence. We hope you enjoy this home grown pattern! Please send errata, comments, finished object photos to sharon@stitchjones.com A cute and comfy ankle sock, with a simple lace pattern on the instep that is evocative of Shibori, the Japanese art of thread tie-dye. Named in honor of the town that boasts the artisan center where hand dyed cotton fabrics for summer kimono have been produced for 4o0 years.
Finished Size
Fits up to 9” foot circumference
Materials
100 grams/400 yards fingering weight yarn (shown in Stitchjones Merino Sock in Goldenrod) Double pointed needles, US 1 (set of 4)
Gauge
9 stitches = 1" in Stockinette stitch Cast on 64 stitches over 2 needles. Divide stitches onto 3 needles as follows: 21 stitches on Needles 1 & 3, 22 stitches on Needle 2. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Work knit 2, purl 2 ribbing for 5" or until cuff is desired length.
Heel Flap
Knit 16 stitches. Turn; purl 32 stitches all onto one needle for heel. Leave remaining 32 stitches on one needle for instep. Working on heel stitches only and with right side facing, Row 1: Slip 1, knit to end. Row 2: Slip 1, purl to end. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until heel flap measures at least 2.5’” and is roughly a square.
Heel Turn
Row 1: K17, ssk, K1, turn. Row 2: Slip 1, P2, P2tog, P1, turn. Row 3: Slip 1, K3, SSK, K1, turn. Continue in this manner until all heel stitches have been worked. Right side is facing, 18 stitches On heel needle. Copyright @ 2014 by Sharon Spence. We hope you enjoy this home grown pattern! Please send errata, comments, finished object photos to sharon@stitchjones.com
Gusset
With free needle, K9. With another free needle, knit the other 9 stitches. Turn work 90 degrees to the right. Pick up and knit 17 stitches along side of heel flap. Using a third free needle, knit across held instep stitches. Using the needle that held the instep sts, pick up 17 stitches along other side of heel flap, then knit the first 9 heel stitches. Jext round: Knit all stitches, except knit picked up stitches through back loop Gusset decrease round: (Round 1) Needle 1: Knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1. Needle 2: Work Row 1 of Shibori Lace pattern. Needle 3: Knit 1, SSK, knit to end. (Round 2) Needle 1: Knit. Needle 2: Work Row 2 of Shibori Lace pattern. Needle 3: Knit. Continue working Rounds 1 and 2, decreasing 1 stitch on needles 1 and 3 every other round and keeping Needle 2 stitches in lace pattern until 16 stitches remain on each of needles 1 and 3. (64 stitches)
Foot
Continue knitting all stitches on Needles 1 and 3, and keeping Needle 2 stitches in lace pattern, until foot measures 2”" less than desired length. End Shibori lace pattern on a knit row.
Toe Decreases
(Round 1 - Decrease Round) Needle 1: Knit to last 2 stitches, K2tog, K1. Needle 2: Knit 1, SSK, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1. Needle 3: Knit 1, SSK, knit to end. Copyright @ 2014 by Sharon Spence. We hope you enjoy this home grown pattern! Please send errata, comments, finished object photos to sharon@stitchjones.com
(Round 2)
Knit all stitches. Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until 8 stitches remain on each of Needles 1 and 3, and 16 stitches on Needle 2. Work Decrease Round every round until 5 stitches remain on each of Needles 1 and 3, and 10 stitches on Needle 2. Knit the Needle 3 stitches onto Needle 1. Break yarn leaving 12" tail, thread end through tapestry needle and graft toe closed with Kitchener stitch. Immediately cast on for second sock! Block your beautiful ankle socks and enjoy.
Copyright @ 2014 by Sharon Spence. We hope you enjoy this home grown pattern! Please send errata, comments, finished object photos to sharon@stitchjones.com
