DNA Marker Socks
These simple ribbed socks are easy enough for beginners or on-the-go knitting, but due to the unique characteristics of the yarn, result in a fun pattern which resembles a DNA test. Photos by Christina Loman SIZE Women's, customizable
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Ankle: 9 inches unstretched Length: custom MATERIALS Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet [90% superwash merino, 10% nylon; 192yds/m per 50g skein]; color: 10; 2 skeins 1 set(s) US #2/2.75mm double-point needles tapestry needle stitch marker (optional) GAUGE 26.5 sts/40 rows = 4" in unstretched ribbing stitch PATTERNNOTES Feel Good Knitting's list of standard abbreviations can be found here. Colorway is important for achieving the DNA test effect in this pattern. Using a different yarn will result in a perfectly lovely ribbed sock, but will not create the effect shown in photos. PATTERN Cuff CO60sts Round 1: \*P2, K1, P2, K4, P2, K1\* repeat to end. Repeat this round for 5 inches or to desired length.
Heel Flap
K N1 onto already worked N4, continuing ribbed pattern. 30 sts on N4 Cont ribbed pattern across N4 for 2.5 inches, sl first st of every row. End with a WS row.
Turn Heel
Switch to St st. Row 1: K16, K2tog, K1, turn. Row 2: Sl 1, P5, P2tog, P1, turn. Row 3: Sl 1, K6, K2tog, K1, turn. Row 4: Sl 1, P7, P2tog, P1, turn. Row 5: Sl 1, K8, K2tog, K1, turn. Row 6: Sl 1, P9, P2tog, P1, turn. Row 7: Sl 1, K10, K2tog, K1, turn. Row 8: Sl 1, P11, P2tog, P1, turn. Row 9: Sl 1, K12, K2tog, K1, turn. Row 10: Sl 1, P13, P2tog, P1, turn. Row 11: Sl 1, K14, K2tog, K1, turn. Row 12: Sl 1, P15, P2t0g, P1, turn. 18 sts remain
Gusset
K to middle of N4. On a new needle, k across the rem 9 heel sts, pm. This is new beg of rnd. Pick up and k 11 more on same needle. K across the 2 instep needles in ribbing pattern. On new needle, pick up and k11 sts, then k the 9 rem heel stitches. 20 sts on N1 and N4; 15 sts on N2 and N3. K one rnd. Gusset Decreases: Round 1: K to last 3 sts of N1, k2tog, k1; work in pattern across instep; on N4, k1, ssk, k to end. Round 2: K N1 and N4; work in pattern across instep needles. Rep these two rnds until 6o sts rem.
Foot
oint of big toe or desired length, ribbing the instep and knitting the sol Toe Round1 N1: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. N2: K1, ssk, k to end. N3: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. N4: K1, ssk, k to end. Round 2 K. Rep these two rnds 10 times. FINISHING Knit across to last decrease point; kitchener toe.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Christina Loman learned to knit at age 8 while watching her brother's swim practices, and began designing in college. In addition to knitting, she teaches elementary school and travels every chance she gets. You can find out more in her blog, Feel Good Knitting.
