Movember Mystery Sock
knitwear design I call it serendipity. Sock Knitters Anonymous came knocking for a manthemed sock pattern, just as one of my dearest friends began fundraising for Movember, in support of prostate cancer research. Please make a donation to a Mo Bro this year; if you don't have one, feel free to support mine at http://ca.movember.com/mospace/1357008 -this one's for you, Paul!
FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS
Leg Circumference: 7.5 inches, stretches to fit calf of 12 inches Foot Circumference: 7.5 inches, stretches to fit foot of 9 inches Foot length: tofit
MATERIALS:
Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock Yarn [75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 437yd/400m per 100g skein]; color: 5638 (brown); 1 skein § 1 US #1/2.25mm circular needle, 32 inches (80 cm) long, 0R 2 US #1/2.25mm circular needles, 20 inches (50 cm) or longer, 0R set of 4 or 5 US #1/2.25mm double pointed needles STapestry needle 2 stitch markers
GAUGE
38 sts and 50 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette
PATTERNNOTES
This pattern is written from the cuff down with a traditional heel flap and gusset. While working the cuff and leg charts, the stitch count within the pattern repeat will change between a multiple of 12 stitches and a multiple of 14 stitches.
ABBREVIATIONS, STITCH GUIDE AND KEY TO CHARTS
knit purl [ol [k, yo, k] all in same st. 2 sts increased. k2tog. 1 st decreased. ssk. 1 st decreased. cdd. Centred double decrease. Slip the next 2 sts as if to k them tog, knit next st, pass the 2 slipped sts over the k1. 2 sts decreased. mL Make 1 left: Insert needle from front to back under strand between last st on left needle and first st on right needle; k through back loop. 1 st increased (left-leaning). mR Make 1 right: Insert needle from back to front under strand between last st on left needle and first st on right needle; k through front loop. 1 st increased (right-leaning). sl1p wyif. Sl 1 st purlwise with yarn in front.
BOR
beginning of round
CLUE 1: CUFF AND TRANSITION TO LEG
Using your favourite method, Co 72 stitches. Divide between needles of choice and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker to indicate BOR.
Cuff:
Round 1: \*k1, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Repeat until work from beginning measures about 1.5 inches (3.75 cm).
Transition to leg:
Read carefully before working Round 12, as the charted section is worked on the third and sixth pattern repeats only (refer to written instructions below for details). Round 1: [k1, p1] twice, \*k3, p1, [k1, p1] four times; rep from \* until 8 sts before marker, k3, p1, [k1, pl] twice. Round 2: [k1, p1] twice, \*k1, [k, yo, k] all in next st, [k1, p1] five times, rep from \* until 8 sts before marker, k1, [k, yo, k] all in next st, [k1, p1] three times. Round 3: [k1, p1] twice, \*k5, p1, [k1, p1] four times; rep from \* until 10 sts before marker, k5, p1, [k1, pl] twice. Round 4: [k1, p1] twice, \*k2tog, k1, ssk, p1, [k1, p1] four times; rep from \*until 10 st before marker, k2tog, k1, ssk, p1, [k1, p1] twice. Round 5: same as Round 1. Round 6: k1, p1, k1, \*k2tog, [k, yo, k] all in next st, ssk, [k1, p1] three times, k1; rep from \* until 9 sts before marker, k2tog, [k, yo, k] all in next st, ssk, [k1, p1] twice. Rounds 7&8: k1, p1, \*k7, p1, [k1, p1] twice; rep from \* until 10 sts before marker, k7, p1, k1, p1. Round 9: k1, p1, \*k2tog, k1, mR, k1, mL, k1, ssk, p1, [k1, p1] twice; rep from \* until 10 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, m2, p1, mL, k1, ssk, p1, k1, p1. Round 10: \*k1, k2tog, k1, mR, k3, mL, k1, ssk, k1, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Round 11: \*k2tog, k1, mR, k5, ml, k1, ssk, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Round 12: \*[k11, p1] twice, k9, mL, k1, ssk; rep from \* once.
In chart form:
