maeBY
A sock pattern inspired by Maeby Funke, and designed specially with brightly variegated yarns in mind. The delightful mix of increases and decreases gives you the look of mock cables, without all of the extra work. Not too many holes, so it keeps your feet nice and cozy.
Materials:
- dkknits technicolor smoosh toes ( $75\%$ Superwash Extrafine Merino, $25\%$ Nylon; 440 yd per $100\,\mathfrak{g}$ skein), shown in Lemonade Ads. Available for purchase at dkknits.etsy.com. - dkknits technicolor dream toes ( $75\%$ Superwash Wool, $25\%$ Nylon; 450 yd per $100\,\mathfrak{g}$ skein). Available for purchase at dkknits.etsy.com. OR - Other fingering weight wool/nylon blend.
Recommended needle size:
-1 32-40" US #1/2.25mm circular needle (for Magic Loop) OR - 2 16" US #1/2.25mm circular needles (for two circulars method) OR - 5 US #1/2.25mm double point needles
Notions:
- Stitch markers - Tapestry needle
Gauge: - Meh. They're socks.
Pattern notes:
This pattern is written cuff down with a standard heel and gusset. It is assumed that you will have knit socks before and will understand basic sock construction. Bare bones instructions are provided for a standard heel. If you have problems with the heel, or find the instructions to be too bare, I would advise you to consult Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch.
Abbreviations: k: knit p: purl yo: yarn over sl: slip ktbl: knit through the back loop skp: slip, knit, pass the slipped stitch over (can be substituted for ssk) k2tog: knit two together p2tog: purl two together CO: cast on sts: stitches RS/WS: right side, wrong side
Lace pattern, charted:
Instructions:
Odd numbered rows are charted. The lace pattern is a 9 16 row repeat, with rows 1-8 being the "opposite" of rows 9-16. If desired, you can end the sock at row 8 or 8 16 of the lace pattern, whichever is the better fit for you.
Lace pattern, written:
b Row 1 and all odd rows: \*p1, k9, p1, repeat from \* 5 Row 2: \*p1, yo, k4, skp, k3, p1, repeat from \* Row 4: \*p1, k1, yo, k4, skp, k2, p1, repeat from \* 4 Row 6: \*p1, k2, yo, k4, skp, k1, p1, repeat from \* Row 8: \*p1, k3, yo, k4, skp, p1, repeat from \* 3 Row 10: \*p1, k3, k2tog, k4, yo, p1, repeat from \* Row 12: \*p1, k2, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, p1, repeat from \* 2 Row 14: \*p1, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p1, repeat from \* 1 Row 16: \*p1, k2tog, k4, yo, k3, p1, repeat from \* CO 66 sts. Work in twisted rib for 1 inch: Row 1: k1 tbl, p1 to end. Repeat to desired length. Knit 4 repeats of lace pattern (for those who prefer taller socks, knit 5 repeats of the lace pattern). Makea note of where you left ofin the lace pattern before you continue.
Heel:
The heel is worked on 33 stitches, and the instep on the other 33. Situate your needles according to your preference. Once you have your stitches situated, begin working the heel across. Row 1: sl1, k to end, turn work Row 2: sl1, p to end, turn work Continue working in this manner untilyou have 15 slipped stitches on each edge. For a higher instep, work additional rows, making sure to decrease to compensate.
Turning the heel:
Row 1: [RS] k17, skp, k1, turn work Row 2: [WS] sl1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn work Row 3: sl1, k to one stitch before the gap, skp, k1, turn work Row 4: sl1, p to one stitch before the gap, p2tog, p1, turn work Continue in this manner until al stitches have been worked, you should end with a WS row. You may not because of the odd number of stitches.If you end with a RS row, simply sl1, p to end before continuing.)
Gusset:
Knit across the heel sts. When you come to the end, pick up and knit every slipped stitch along the edge. Knit the foot sts according to were you left offin the lace pattern. Pick up and knit every slipped stitch along the other side of the sock.
Gusset decreases:
Continue knitting the instep sts, while keeping the foot sts in pattern. Decrease as follows: Row 1: Beginning with heel sts, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Continue in lace pattern for foot. K1, skp, kto heel. Row 2: Kall gusset and heel sts, keeping the foot in pattern. (Ifyou have a higher instep, you may wish to decrease every row.) Continue decreasing in this manner until you have 32 sts left for the instep. Stop decreasing, and continue knitting in pattern until $z'$ from desired ending point.
Toe decreases:
Beginning with the instep, decrease as follows: Row 1: [instep] k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, skp, k1. [foot] k1, k3tog, k to last 3 sts, skp, k1. Be sure to k3tog on the top of the sock! This will ensure that the instep and foot have the same number of stitches for grafting! Row2: k. Row 3:[instep] k1, k2tog, kto last 3 sts, skp, k1. [foot] k1, k2tog, kto last3 sts, skp, k1. Row 4: k. Repeat rows 3-4 until 28 sts remain (14 instep, 14 foot). Graft toe and weave in ends.
Special Thanks:
To Euni, for test knitting and being a wonderful friend and inspiration throughout the process. To Becky, for encouraging meto design and for providing me with the best color palette a nitter could ever imagine - not to mention endless inspiration. To Mitchell Hurwitz, for making Arrested Development such a great show.
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