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Chittery Chattery Socks By Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter This pattern was originally released as part of an eBook called Conversation Socks. These socks look like they'd involve a lot of fancy footwork (or rather, colorwork), but they are actually quite simple! Single-round stripes and an easy-to-memorize stitch pattern are all you need to put your best foot forward. Be prepared to get a lot of questions about these socks, they were very popular at my knitting group!
Sizing
S (M, L) - approx. 7" (8", 9") cuff circumference
Materials
MC: 1 (1, 2) skeins Louet GEMS Sport (100% Machine Washable Merino Wool, 100g., 225 yards) shown in Aqua CC: 1 (1, 1) skein Louet GEMS Sport (100% Machine Washable Merino Wool, 100g., 225 yards) shown inCaribou US #3 DPNS Stitch Marker (SM) Darning Needle
Gauge
24 sts = 4" in stockinette stitch
Notes:
If only one number is given, instructions apply to ALL sizes. For a complete list of abbreviations used in this pattern, please visit handmadebystefanie.blogspot.com.
Leg
CO 46 (52, 58) sts. Divide evenly between 4 needles and join for the rnd. PM. Work \*K1, P1 rib for 1 inch. Begin working Broken Rib Stripe pattern till cuff of sock measures 5" (6", 7") or desired length. BreakCC.
Heel Flap
Worked flat in MC on last 24 (26, 30) sts of rnd as follows: Row 1: Sl1, P23 (25, 29). Row 2: \*Sl1, K1, rep from \* across 24 (26, 30) sts. Repeat rows 1 and 2 12 (13, 15) times. Work Row 1 again.
Turn Heel
Row 1: SI 1, K12 (12, 14), SSK, K1 - 8 (10, 12) sts unworked. Row 2: Sl1, P3 (1, 1) P2tog, P1 - 8 (10, 12) sts unworked. Row 3: Sl1, K to within 1 st of the gap created by worked and unworked sts, SSK, K1, turn. Row 4: Sl1, P to within 1 st of the gap created by worked and unworked sts, P2tog, P1, turn. Repeat rows 3 & 4 till all heel sts are worked - 14 (14, 16) sts remain.
Gusset Shaping
K across 14 (14, 16) heel sts. With same needle, pick up 12 (14, 15) sts along heel flap. Work across instep in Broken Rib Stripe pattern as established - rejoining CC as needed. With free needle, pick up 12 (14, 15) sts along other side of heel flap and then K 7 (7, 8) sts from heel with this same needle. This is the new beginning of the round. K1 rnd even in established pattern. Rnd 1 (decr): K to last 3 sts of Needle 1, SSK, K1. Work across instep sts in established pattern. On last needle, K1, K2tog, K to end of rnd. 2 sts decreased. Rnd 2: Work even in established pattern. Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until 46 (52, 58) sts remain. Continue working in established pattern until foot measures 7" (8", 9") or desired length. BreakCC.
Toe Shaping - Work in MC
Rnd 1 (decr): K to last 3 sts of needle 1, SSK, K1. On instep sts, K1, K2tog, K to last 3 sts of instep, SSK, K1. On last needle, K1, K2tog, K to end of rnd. 4 sts decreased. Rnd 2: Work even in stockinette stitch. Repeat rounds 1 & 2 til 14 (16, 18) sts rem. Divide sts evenly between two needles so that there are 7 (8, 9) sts on each needle from the top and bottom. Kitchener together. Weave in ends. Block, wear and enjoy!
Broken Rib Stripe:
Rnd 1: K all sts with CC. Rnd 2: \*P1, K1 with MC. Rnd 3: K all sts with CC, Rnd 4: \*K1, P1 with MC.
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