parade
by Judy Kaethler
finished measurements:
Foot circumference: 5 (5 3, 6 %, 7 %, 8 %4)" / 12.5 (14.5, 16.5, 18.5, 21) cm unstretched. Shown in size 5" / 12.5 cm in Sunflower and in size 7 %4" / 18.5 cm in Granite. Intended to be worn with 1-2" / 2.5-5 cm negative ease. This is a very stretchy stitch pattern.
suggested yarn:
1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) Beyond Basic Knits Prima Superwash Sock Yarn (420 yds / 384 m per 3 % oz /100 g skein; 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon) in Sunflower or Granite. NOTES These socks are worked from the cuff down in an easy to memorize, yet interesting to knit, ribbed cable pattern. They look equally at home on both male and female feet of allsizes. Don't panic at the mention of cables--this design uses a simple technique that won't even require a cable needle. There are two heel options: a traditional, sturdy slipped-stitch heel, and a more decorative version where the cable pattern continues down the heel fap. You choose which you'd like!
CUFF
Loosely CO 48 (56, 64, 72, 80) sts, and divide them among 3 double-pointed needles. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Round 1: \* K2, p2, rep from \* to end of round. Rep this round 9 (12, 12, 15, 15) more times or to desired cuff length. Slipped Stitch Heel Row 1 (RS): \* Sl 1, k1; rep from \* to end ofrow. Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, purl to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 13 (16, 16, 18, 18) times, then Row 1 one more time. Skip to Turning the Heel instructions.
needles:
Size 1 Us / 2.25 mm set of 4 doublepointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
LEG
Work Ribbed Cable Pattern from Chart or row-by-row instructions until work measures 3 12 (4 1%4,5,5 12,6)" / 9 (11, 12.5, 14, 15) cm or to desired leg length, ending with Round 2 of pattern. Cabled Heel Sizes 5 34 and 7 %" / 14.5 and 18.5 cm ONLY Setup row (RS): M1, work in pattern as established to last st, m1. - (30, -, 38, -) sts. Next row (WS): Sl 1, work in pattern as established to last st, pl.
notions:
Tapestry needle.
gauge:
32 sts and 44 rows = 4" /10 cm in Stockinette stitch. To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.
Divide for heel
Work 1 (3, 1, 3, 1) st(s) in pattern. The next 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) sts will become the heel fap—-place these on one needle to be worked back and forth. The remaining stitches are the instep and will be used later. At this point, decide which style heel you would like: the more traditional and sturdy slipped stitch, or the stretchier and decorative cabled heel which is a continuation of the leg stitch pattern.
All Sizes
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, work in pattern to last st, k1. Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, work in pattern to last st, pl. Rep last 2 rows 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) times, continuing established pattern down heel Hap. Sizes 5 3%4 and 7 %4" /14.5 and 18.5 cm ONLY Next row (RS): Sl 1, k2tog, work in pattern to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. - (28, -, 36, -) sts. Sizes 5, 6 %, and 8 %" / 12.5, 16.5, and 21 cm ONLY Next row (RS): Sl 1, work in pattern to last st, k1.
TURNING THE HEEL
Row 1 (WS): S1 1, p13 (15, 17, 19, 21), p2tog, pl, turn. Row 2 (RS): Sl 1, k5, ssk, kl, turn. Row 3: Sl 1, purl to 1 st before the gap created by the previous turn, p2tog, pl, turn. Row 4: Sl 1, knit to 1 st before the gap created by the previous turn, ssk, kl, turn. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all sts have been worked. The last 2 rows will end with p2tog and ssk, respectively. 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts remain. Divide heel sts evenly between two needles. Pick up Gusset Stitches for Slipped Stitch Heel Pick up and knit 16 (19, 19, 21, 21) sts along the right side of the heel fap——one stitchin each chain stitch created by the slipped stitches at the beginning of the rows, and one additional stitch in the corner between the heel Aap and the instep stitches. Work the 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) sts from the instep in established pattern. Pick up and knit 16 (19, 19, 21, 21) sts along the left side of the heel——-one in the corner and one in each chain stitch. Knit half the heel sts. This is now the beginning of round. 70 (82, 88, 98, 104) sts. Pick up Gusset Stitches for Cabled Heel Pick up and knit 13 (15, 15, 17, 17) sts along the right side of the heel fHap——one stitchin each chain stitch created by the slipped stitches at the beginning of the rows, and one additional stitch in the corner between the heel Aap and the instep stitches. Work the 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) sts from the instep in established pattern. Pick up and knit 13 (15, 15, 17, 17) sts along the left side of the heel——-one in the corner and one in each chain stitch. Knit half the heel sts. This is now the beginning of round. 64 (74, 80, 90, 96) sts. Needle configuration for both heel styles is as follows Needle I: Half of hee sts and right gusset sts. Needle 2: Instep sts (top of fot, worked in pattern). Needle 3: Left gusset sts and half of heel sts. abbreviations Co Cast On kknit k2tog knit two together (rightslanting decrease) ml Make 1 stitch: Insert left needle, from front to back, under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch on left needle and last stitch on right needle; knit this stitch through back loop. 1 stitch increased ppurl p2tog purl two together rep repeat RS Right Side(s) sl slip ssk slip 2 stitches individually as if to knit, then knit those 2 stitches together through the back loops (left-slanting decrease) st(s) stitch(es) T2L Knit into back of second stitch on left needle, knit into front of first stitch on left needle, then drop both stitches from left needle. T2R Knit into front of second stitch on left needle, knit into front of first stitch on left needle, then drop both stitches from left needle. WS Wrong Side(s)
GUSSET DECREASES
Round 2: Needle 1: Knit. Needle 2: Work in pattern. Needle 3: Knit. Rep Rounds 1 and 2 until 48 (56, 64, 72, 80) sts remain.
FOOT
Next round: Needle 1: Knit. Needle 2: Work in pattern. Needle 3: Knit. Rep this round until foot measures 1 (1 12, 1 12, 1 34, 2)" / 2.5 (4, 4, 4.5, 5) cm shorter than desired foot length, ending with Round 1 of pattern.
TOE
Round 1—Decrease round: Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Needle 2: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Needle 3: K1, ssk, knit to end. (4 sts decreased) Round 2: Knit. Work these 2 rounds 5 (7, 4, 5, 6) more times, then work Round 1 only 0 (0, 5, 6, 7) more times—24 sts remain.
Ribbed Cable Pattern Chart
Knit to end of Needle 1. Worked in the round
FINISHING
Round 1: \* K2, p1, T2R, T2L, p1; rep from \* to end of round. Graft toe stitches together using Kitchener stitch. Rounds 2-4: \* K2, p1, k4, p1; rep from \* to end of round. Worked back and forth in rows Row 1 (RS): \* K2, p1, T2R, T2L, p1; rep from \* to end. Rows 2 and 4 (WS): \* K1, p4, k1, p2; rep from \* to end. Row 3: \* K2, p1, k4, p1; rep from \* to end. Rep these 4 rows for pattern. Weave in ends. Rep these 4 rounds for pattern. Enjoy your new socks! Judy lives in the Pacific Northwest. When she's not busy chasing around a preschooler, she spends her time knitting and rescuing dogs. You can see more of Judy's designs on Ravelry (username: judyka).
