EG Socks
Love, Lexylu
Okay...does anyone else remember the EG,LoveEric sockcrazeoftheveryearly 90s? I was in elementary school and theywere all the rage.However,theywere $\mathbb{S}20$ a pair...in 1991! And they were cotton, thus, not very warm. Here is my homage in wool to that great sock. Materials: Bemidji Woolen Mills Original Homespun (Worsted weight yarn, about 400 yds) 1 set US #1 and #2 straight needles (if you want them really slouchy, try #3s) Gauge: There is no real gauge but the sock part should be knit somewhat loosely to make sure you have adequate slouch. If you know you are avery tight knitter, you might want to try the size #3 option. Iam typically a loose knitter and size #2s created the desired effect for me. Roughly 28 sts across $=4$ “
Abbreviations:
k- knit p- purl PM - place maker/ M- marker k2tog- knit two together Ssk- slip, slip, it sld stitchs t. Pu/k - pick up and knit S- slip tbl- through the back loop Cuf: With #1s, cast on 64 with your preferred cast on (I used long tail cast on) Join into circle (careful not to twist and passing the two outside stitches over each other to form a lock) K2, p2 across all sts. Work in this ribbing for 5 cm Sock: Switch to #2s (or #3s for super slouchy). Row 1: K2, p2 Row 2: K Repeat until sock $^+$ cuff measures: 26 cm Heel: The regular EG heelwas plain knit. Soyou can knit it plain orusethis heel whichlike on my boot socks sinceIthink it makes them cushy. You can add reinforcement yarn if you want it. WS:S1,p31 RS: S1\* K1, S1 \* K1 Repeat until heel flap measures 2.25 -2.5" ca. 14 times making 15 slipped sts) Ending on a RS row Turn heel: RS: k17, ssk, K1, wrap, turn Row 1 [Ws]: P to within 2 sts of the wrap/hole, p2tog, p1, wrap, turn. Row 2 [RS]: K to within 2 sts of the wrap/hole, k2tog, k1, wrap, turn. Continue like this until all sts have been worked. Gusset: On last heel turn row, work across, place marker (PM) at the end, and cut reinforcement yarn. Working up theside of the heelgusset, pu/k 15 sts tbl, PM, Kacross the 32 instep sts inpattern, M, pu/k 15sts tbl. \*Be sure and pickup either side of stitch between instep and side and worktogether as 1 st. Round 1: Work one round plain on all new stitches. Round2:Wrktsts away frm theendofrightgusset marer, ktog,1 nit across nstppast ext makr;, ssk at the beginning of left gusset side., K to end of round. Continue these two rounds until only 64 sts remain (oruntil comfortable) Foot: Continue knitting plain until exactly 2" below the toe. Shape toe: (You can shape the toe like this or use whatever toe you like) Add reinforcement yarn if you want it. Work 1 decrease round, then knit 4 rows plain. \*Work 1 decrease round, then knit 2 rows plain\* 2 x \*Work 1 decrease round, then knit 1 row plain\* 2 x Decrease every round until 12 sts remain on each side (or desired number). Finishing: Put onto 2 dpns; with3rd, pass inside st over outside st on each end (this helps round the toes) Kitchener up toes to finish. Copyright 2007. Conditions of Use: You are free to download and use this pattern YOURSELF solely for your personal and NONCOMMERCIAL use. This cannot be used as the basis for a knitting class, nor can you sellany items produced from this pattern. Although knitting this for charityis fine. Any other use, including commerc alreproduction, modification, using this patterm as the basis for anther patterm, distribution, transmission, or republication by electronic orother means without prior written pemission from Lexylu is prohibited and is a violation of my inte llectual property rights. So don't do it or you'll have bad knitting karma!
