# Just A Little Loopy
By Crafts Meow CraftsMeow.etsy.com Sock is knitted cuff down
Gauge: 8 stitches and 12 rows per inch. \*\*Note: this is a 70-stitch sock on the leg, reducing to 64 stitches mid-foot. If 70 stitches is too big on an 8 stitch/inch gauge, decrease your needle size to a 8.5 or 9 stitches per inch. If this is too snug on the foot, just go up a needle size to an 8 stitches per inch gauge when you finish the gusset. It will be worth it! Sample was knit using 1.5mm circular needles using magic loop method - Patons Stretch Socks, color 81001 (I think - it was only half printed), 2 skeins. This pattern is ideal for hand-dyed yarn - mention this pattern when you order your yarn from my Etsy store and I'll pay the shipping! Cast on 70 stitches using a very stretchy cast on, join and don't twist your stitches when you do (seems kind of silly to always say that but as someone who has started more than one Mobius sock I feel it is a must). The cast on I prefer is the twisted cast on (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxLyFk4t53U&feature=related). Alternatives would be to cast on with the next size needle, or even two sizes, but the twisted cast on is cleaner and looks much less messy than all of those. iptta together. This eliminates the little jog at the top of the sock. Patern is write formagic lpor twcirclars. f you'rea d nitter, divide your stiths evelyPatt is in multiples of 5 stith, divided 40 sole stitches, 30 instep stitches. For either version: Work in 5x5 rib for 1.5". Sample has a 2" ribbed cuff because the wearer wants to turn it down. Begin pattern: Round 1: \*P1, k3, p1; repeat from \* around Round 2: \*P1, k3tog, p1; repeat from \* around Round 3: \*P1, (k1, yo, k1), pl; repeat from \* around Repeat these 3 rounds until sock is as high as you want it to be. Heel flap: You're now working only on the 40 sole stitches Knit across one row
W New! This hee stch is a bit different than the raditional KIsl fllowed by a plain row. You're doing the slip every row, and it makes for a reinforced, yet very soft to the feel, heel flap. Additionally, this heel flap wraps around the heel for a snug fit. Row 1: Sl 1, p1, sl 1 across row, ending with pl Row 2L S1 1, k1, sl 1 across row, ending with k1 flap is as high as you want for a good fit. Sample has a 2 14" heel flap and resulted in about 20 repeats : heel turn.
Turn heel:
S1 1, knit the next 22 stitches, ssk, k1, turn Sl 1, p5, p2tog, pl, turn Sl1, knit to 1 stitch before gap, ssk 1, k1 turn Sl1, purl to 1 stitch before gap, p2tog, pl, turn Repeat these 2 rows until you have 22 stitches on the needle (last row will end with p2tog), turn Knit across the 22 stitches and begin the gusset
Gusset:
Work across the heel flap stitches only, with the tip of the needle pick up x stitches (how high you made the heel flap will determine how many stitches to pick up) along the side of the heel. Pick up a stitch from the row below the first instep stitch to prevent a hole: x stitches picked up. Sample has a 2 I4" heel flap and 22 stitches were picked up. Work across the 30instep stitches in pattern.Frm now on, the sock willbe done in pattern stitches on the instep only; the soe is stockinette. Now pick up a stitch from the row below the first heel stitch to prevent a hole, and pick up x stitches (should be the same number as above) along the right side of the heel. I find it helpful to place a marker at the end of the sole stitches - it helps me to keep track of my decreases. Whatever works for you! Also, the beginning of each round is the center point of the heel, and if it helps you to remember place a marker there.
Shape Gusset:
Dec. round: Knit acrosthe heel stitches to the last 3 stithes, ktog, k1. Kit inste stitches in pattern. At the beginning of the gusset, k, ssk, knit the rest of the round. Work the next round without decreases - be sure to stay in pattern on the instep side. Continue to work these 2 rounds until you have 34 sole stitches. Rearrange the stitches moving 1 sole stitch to the instep on each side. This means you're starting and ending each instep section with a knit instead of a purl, and that you have 32 stitches for each the instep and sole. You're in perfect position for the toe decreases when you get there. Continue working the foot until you are 1 y2 inch from the desired length of the foot.
Shape toe:
.1: On needle one, k1, ssk, knit until 3 sts before the end of the needle, k2tog, k1. Repeat on needle twc Work the next round plain. Work these two rows until you have 20 stitches left on each needle. If you prefer a more rounded toe, work increases every round until there are 12 stitches remaining on each needle. If you prefer a more traditional toe, continue working the decreases every other round. Block if desired...
