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wheat scarf · malt blanket · barley hat · oats cowl maize mitts · flax pullover · rye socks · harvest cardigan Learn to knit with Alexa and Emily! The Rye socks are the sixth project in The Simple Collection - a learn to knit series with 8 excellent free patterns and clear tutorials. From your first scarf, to mittens, socks, and sweaters, learn all you need to know to make modern seamless knits for the entire family. Don't know how to turn a heel? We have a tutorial that covers all the sock techniques!
sizing:
Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L) Finished measurements (unstretched): Cuff: 5 (5.75, 6.5, 7.25, 8.25, 9) inches around Leg (adjustable): 4 (6.5, 8, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5) inches Foot (adjustable): 4 (6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11.25) inches
materials:
Yarn: 150 (175, 200, 250, 300, 350) yds worsted / aran wt yarn (child, adult S, adult L samples shown in Plucky Sweater in 'nova', 'princess phone' and chocolate s'more') je: 22 sts and 30 rounds / 4" in st.st. (on larger needles) lles: US #3 / 3.25mm dpns (or circular for magic loop) US #5 / 3.75mm dpns (or circular for magic loop) (or as required to meet gauge) Notions: stitch markers, darning needle
rye sock construction:
Knit 'top-down', these socks are cast on at the cuff, then worked in the round to the heel. The heel is formed by working the heel flap back and forth in rows, then the heel turn is shaped by short rows which decrease and'turn'the cormer. Stitches are picked up along the sides of the heel flap, the work is joined into the round again, and the gusset is worked in decreasing rounds. The foot is worked in the round to the toe which is shaped decreases, then seamed closed using kitchener stitch (also known as grafting).
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a free learn to knit series by Tin Can Knits find it all at www.tincanknits.com
DPNs or Magic Loop? When knitting small tubes (like socks or sleeves) you can knit in the round using double pointed needles (DPNs) or a single long (40"+) circular needle and the magic loop technique. Try both and use whichever you aremost comfortablewith!
heel turn work in rows
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wheat scarf·malt blanket·barleyhat·oats cowl maize mitts · flax pullover · rye socks · harvest cardigan cuff: Using smaller needles cast on 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48) sts, PM and join for working in the round. Work in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 0.5 (1, 1, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5) inches. Change to larger needles. Round 1: k2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 5), p10 (10, 12, 12, 12, 14), knit to end Round 2:knit Repeat rounds 1-2 until piece measures 2.5 (4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8) inches from cast on, ending with a round 1. heel flap: Work the heel flap in rows. Next round: k14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24), then place these sts on hold. You will work the heel flap on the next k14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) sts. Tip: If you are working on dpns place all of these stitches on 1 needle tokeep things simple. Row 1 (RS): sl1, knit to end Row 2 (wS): sl1, purl to end Repeat rows 1-2 a total of 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) times [this will be 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) roWs] heel turn: turn the heel with a series of short rows. Row 1 (RS): sl1, k6 (8, 10, 11, 12, 13) ssk, k1, turn work Row 2 (WS): sl1, p1 (3, 5, 7, 5, 7), p2tog, p1 Row3: sl1, knit to 1 st before the gap, ssk, k1, turn work Row4: sl1, purl to 1 st before the gap, p2tog, p1, turn work Repeat rows 3-4 until all stitches have been worked: 8 (10, 12, 14, 14, 16) sts remain. Knit across these heel stitches.
gusset & foot:
Pick up and knit 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) sts along the edge of heel flap, PM, work in pattern across top of foot, keeping the garter panel intact, PM, pick up and knit 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) sts along heel flap, k4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts, mark the new beginning of round (located at the bottom of the foot). [38 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66) sts] Round 2: knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, work in pattern across top of foot to marker, k1, ssk, knit to end Work rounds 1-2 a total of 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) times. [28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48) sts] Continue working in the round, keeping the top of foot in pattern until your piece measures 3 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)" from back of heel or 1 (1, 1.5, 2, 2, 2.25)" short of desired foot length.
toe: decrease to shape toe. To shift beginning of round (BOR) remove marker, k7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12), replace marker - this is the new BOR. Round 1: k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k2, ssk, knit to 3 sts before end of round, k2tog, k1 [4 sts decreased] Repeat rounds 1-2 two (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) more times. [16 (16, 20, 24, 28, 32) sts] Then repeat round 1 until 12 (12, 16 16, 20, 20) sts remain. Cut yarm leaving a 12 inch tail and, then graft toe using kitchener stitch (see instructions on next page). ? how do I ... ? Find tutorials on how to knit these socks at: www.tincanknits.com/thesimplecollection.html
abbreviations:
BOR - beginning of round k - knit k2tog - knit 2 sts together p - purl p2tog - purl 2 sts together PM - place marker sl1 - slip 1 stitch ssk - slip, slip, knit - sl1, sl1, k2tog through back loops st(s) - stitch(es) wheat scarf · malt blanket · barley hat · oats cowl maize mitts · flax pullover · rye socks · harvest cardigan
free patterns and tutorials
free patterns and tutorials
wheat scarf·malt blanket·barleyhat·oats cowl maize mitts · flax pullover · rye socks · harvest cardigan
kitchener stitch: easy steps for success!
Place half the stitches on one needle, half the stitches on the other needle, cut yarn (leaving a long yarn tail) and thread through a blunt needle. Setup Steps: Insert needle knitwise (front to back) through the first st on front needle, leaving the st on the needle. Then insert needle purlwise (back to front) through the first st on the back needle, leaving the st on the needle. Step 1: Insert needle knitwise through first st on front needle, then slip this st off the needle, Step 2: Insert needle purlwise through the second st on front needle, leaving the st on the needle. Step 3: Insert needle purlwise through first st on back needle, then drop this stitch off the needle, Step 4: Insert needle knitwise through second st on back needle, leaving the st on the needle. From this point to the end, repeat steps 1-4. Kitchener stitch requires concentration, but a rhythm will emerge: Front needle: knitwise drop off, purlwise leave on, Back needle: purlwise drop off, knitwise leave on, Repeat! At the end of the row, there is only 1 stitch left on each needle. Work steps 1 and 3 once more. Use a needle tip, or the blunt needle to carefully tighten up the new row of stitches you have created, then weave in your ends and enjoy your socks!
