Size: 12-18 months(2T, 3T). Instructions are for smallst size, with larger sizes inparenthesis. When one number is given, it applies to all sizes. Gauge: 6 stitches per inch Materials: 100 yds. of sock weight yarn (pattern was knited with Lion Brand's Microfiber), 4 US size 3 double pointed needles, large darming needle Picot Cuff: CO 30(36, 42) stitches. K around for 4 rows. Picot row as follows: \*K2tog., $\mathrm{YO^{*}}$ repeat from \* to \* around once. K around for 4 rows again. Fold frst 4 knitted rows down on the inside ofthe sock; Loosely K around once while also catching one stitch ofthe CO row with each knitted stitch. Work sock cuff as follows: Row 1: (eyelet row): $^{*}\mathrm{K}3$ tbl, YO, (Sl1, K2tog. PSSO), YO\*. Repeat from \* to \* around Rows 2-4: \*K3tbl, $K3^{*}$ . Repeat from \* to \* around Continue rows 1 - 4 until sock cuffis desired length, usually 2(3,4) inches. Work heel fap as follows: Heel Flap: Place 14(18,20) stitches on Needle #1. Work back and forth on Needle #1 to work heel flap. Row 1: (RS) $^{*}\mathrm{Sll}$ purl-wise, $\mathrm{K}1^{*}$ . Repeat from \* to \* across Needle #1. Turn. Row 2: (WS) S11 knit-wise, P across Repeat these rows 14(18,20) times, ending with a RS row. Work heel as follows: Heel: (WS) P7, P2tog., P1. Turn. (RS) Sl1l, K 3, K2tog. K1. Turn (WS) Sll , P4, P2tog. P1. Turn. Continue in pattern, increasing one more purl or knit stitch after each slipped stitch, until all stitches have been worked, ending with a RS row. Work the gusset as follows: Gusset: Using the free needle, PU and knit 7(9,10) stitches from heel flap edge. Combine stitches from Needles #2 and #3 onto one needle. K across, continuing pattern as established in cuff. PU and knit 7(9,10) stitches on next heel flap edge, and then knit half ofthe stitches from Needle #1. Place the remaining stitches from Needle #1 onto the next needle. This needle now becomes Needle #1. Row 1: K Needle #1. Work across Needle #2, continuing pattern as established in cuff. K needle #3. Row 2: K Needle #1 to last three stitches, then K2 tog., K1. Work across Needle #2, continuing pattern as established in cuff. On Needle #3, K1, SSK, K the rest ofthe needle. Continue rows 1 - 2 until there are 30 stitches on the needles. Then, knit across Needles #1 and #3 and continuing pattern on Needle #2 until foot measures $4(5~1/2,6~1/2)$ inches. Work toe as follows:
Toe: Row 1: On Needle #1, K to last 3 stitches, then K2tog, K1. On Needle #2, K1, SK, K to last 3 stitches, K2 tog., K1. On Needle #3, K1, SSK, K across needle. Row 2: K around Continue rows 1 - 2 until there are 8(8,12) stitches left. Then, (for size 12-18months and 3T only) work 1 row as follows: K across Needle #1. On Needl #2, K1, SSK, K to last 3 stitches, K2tog., K1. Knit across Needle #3. To fnish, knit stitches from Needle #1 onto Needle #3. Close toe with Kitchener Stitch.
$\sim$ this is a free pattern from DutchOrchid Designs. You can visit Rachel's blog at http://alohaknitter.blogspot.com
