Susanne Kolling's Sprossenleiter Sock Pattern: Top-Down Design with Adjustable Sizing for EUR 38 and Beyond

Socks "Sprossenleiter" (by Susanne Kolling) (English translation for a top-down sock pattern)

Thanks to Nadine Petersen for translation Size: EUR 38 (pattern can be adjusted easily to suit other sizes) Sock wool, any type, 50 g ball = 22om Needle size: 2.5 t0 3/1.5 to 2.5 US (or to fit your tension)

Instructions

Cuff Cast on 64 stitches and work 2x2 rib starting of with P2 until cuff has desired length. I recommend you start off with P1 as it looks when better you move on to the leg pattern I usally knit about 3cm/1 14" which is equal to 12 rows of 2x2 rib. Leg Now follow the chart, repeating rows 1 to 8 until you have completed another 15cm/6' to 20cm/8" for the leg or until you have achieved the desired length. The heel is worked over needles 1 and 2. This time I've decided on the boomerang heel with short rows, however you can also use a heel flap if you prefer. Foot After you have completed the heel, continue the pattern for the foot over needle 3 and 4, working plain stocking stitch over needle 1 and 2. Toe Again pick your preferred method for finishing up your sock. Please note that the midle part of the pattern will tighten up the sock and will make it look a little smaller. And now have fun knitting!