SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced, based on the complexity of the chart. Cabling on both sides of the fabric, Ktbl, Ptbl, and chart reading are all necessary for this sock MATERIALS: US1 (2.25mm) sock needles, cable needle, and a knitter's standard tool kit YARN: Approx. 360-400 yds of fngering weight yarn The socks pictured used 1 skein of Tosh Sock (loo% merino, 395 yds or 361m per 114g skein) in the colorway Robin's Egg. GAUGE: 8 sts and 12 rows in 1 inch or 2.5cm EASE: Negative. The stitch pattern creates a very firm fabric with little stretch. SIZE: Small (Large) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS \*CIRCUMFERENCE: when slightly stretched, 8(9) inches 0r 20(22.5) cm. \*CALF: Adjustable based on preference \*FooT: Adjustable based on fit \*GUsSET: Adjustable, but 9(10) inches or 22.5(25) cm ABBREVIATIONS & STITCH DEFINITIONS: Abbreviations not included in the chart: P2tog: purl the next two stitches together P2togtbl: purl the next two stitches together through the back loops.
CUFF
C0 64 (72). Work [K2tbl, P2] ribbing for 1 inch.
LEG
Begin both the right and left leg in the same manner. Keeping the rib pattern intact, begin working on the leg as follows: For Small Size: K2tbl, P2, Work Shieldmaiden chart, K2tb1, P2 For Large Size: [K2tbl, P2] twice, Work Shieldmaiden chart, [K2tbl, P2] twice. Maintaining the rib pattern both before and after the chart, continue till all charted rounds have been Worked. Once all charted rounds have been completed, work 0.5 inch (approx. 1.25 cm) in [K2tbl, P2] rib as established.
HEEL FLAP
At this point, the directions for right and left leg diverge. Left Leg Only: Set-up Row: Work [K2tbl, P2] 7(8) times, K2tbl, P1. New beginning of the round. Right Leg Only: Set-up Row: Work [K2tbl, P2] rib pattern until the last 4 stitches of the round. K2tbl, Pl. New beginning of the round.
Both Legs:
Work the appropriate (right or left) heel flap chart back and forth over the next 32(36) stitches until it measures 2.5 inches (6cm). For a stretchier ankle, work a 3 inch (7.5cm) heel flap or longer. You may or may not need to work the entire chart, it will make no difference as you continue. Finish after working a right side row, ready to work a wrong side.
HEEL TURN
The heel turn is worked with short rows over the heel turn stitches, beginning on a wrong side row. Row 1: S1, P18(20), P2tog, P1, turn work Row 2: S1, K7, SSK, K1, turn work Row 3: S1, P8, P2tog, P1, turn work Row 4: S1, K9, SSK, K1, turn work Row 5: S1, P10, P2tog, P1, turn work Row 6: Sl, Kll, SSK, K1, turn work Row 7: S1, P12, P2tog, P1, turn work Row 8: S1, K13, SSK, K1, turn work Row 9: S1, P14, P2tog, P1, turn work Row 10: S1, K15, SSK, Kl, turn work Row 1l: S1, P16, P2tog, P1, turn work Row 12: S1, K17, SSK, K1 For large size only: Turn work Row 13: S1, P18, P2tog, P1, turn work Row 14: S1, K19, SSK, K1. Total: 20(22) stitches.
GUSSET
Set-up round: Using the needle holding the heel turn stitches, and working on the right side of the fabric, pick up one stitch in each of the slipped stitches along the side of the heel flap. This is now Needle 1. Using another needle, work across the top of the foot in the rib pattern as established. This is now Needle 2. Using a third needle, pick up one stitch in each of the slipped stitches along the other side of the heel flap, and knit 1o(ll) of the heel turn stitches. This is now Needle 3. Gusset Round 1: On Needle l, knit to the last three stitches, K2tog, K1. On Needle 2, work the first/next round of the Gusset chart. On Needle 3, Kl, SSK, knit to the end. Gusset Round 2: On Needle 1, knit all stitches. On Needle 2, work the next round of the Gusset chart. On Needle 3, knit all stitches. Alternate Gusset Rounds 1&2 until 64(72) stitches remain.
FoOT
The foot is worked without decreases in the same pattern as the gusset. when the gusset chart has been completed, continue with the Alternate foot round. Foot Round: On Needle l, knit all stitches. On Needle 2, work the next round of the Gusset chart. On Needle 3, knit all stitches. Alternate foot round: On Needle l, knit all stitches. On Needle 2, purl all stitches. On Needle 3, knit all stitches.
ToE
The top half of the toe continues in purl, while the bottom half is worked in stockinette. The two will meet with a standard Kitchener stitch. Toe Round 1: On Needle 1, knit to the last three stitches, K2t0g, K1. On Needle 2, P1, P2togtbl, purl tothe last three stitches, P2tog, Pl. On Needle 3, K1,SSK, knit to the end of the round. Toe Round 2: On Needle l, knit all stitches. On Needle 2, purl all stitches. On Needle 3, knit all stitches. Alternate toe rounds 1&2 until 20 stitches remain.
FINISHING
Using Needle 3, knit the 5 stitches on Needle 1. Needles 2 and 3 should now hold 10 stitches each and be aligned for the Kitchener stitch. Work Kitchener to close the toe, and secure the yarn. Weave in and trim all ends, and block if desired.
Don't you just love knitting? Eowyn Photos & Pattern @ 2012 Claire Ellen Pattern intended for personal use only.
