Cadence Socks By Verybusymonkey
Materials needed:
· Skein of medium-weight sock yarn (350+ yds) · Needles to get you approximate gauge Darning needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
· 7 sts x 13 rows over 1 inch in stockinette
Size:
· One size 64-st (stretchy)
Pattern Notes:
This pattern was designed as a mystery sock for the SKA Ravelry Group's March 2011 mystery sock pattern, which is why there are four "Clues". If you are a two-at-a-time sock knitter, everything in Clues #1 and 2 will be the same for both socks. Clues #3 and #4 will be specific to the first sock only. Instructions for the second sock will be included with Clue #4.
| Key |
| Knit k (RS)Knit |
| K1 tbl k1 tbl (RS)K1 tbl |
| Knit2Together k2tog (RS)Knit2stitches together |
| Purl p (RS) Purl |
| Slip SlipKnit ssk (RS)slip,slip,knit slipped sts together |
| YarnOver yo (RS)YarnOver |
Clue #1
Pattern Instructions
titches (16 per needle). Work “Rib Cuff', then move on to “Leg, Part 1 Rib Cuff: Work in ribbing as follows for 12 rows. Ribbing: (p1, k2, p1)\*, repeat \* to end Leg, Part 1: Working Chart A across each of the four needles, repeat the chart through fully three times.
Cadence Socks By Verybusymonkey
Clue #2 Work Chart B across all four needles (repeated twice per round). Work through all rows one time. Proceed to next instructions below.
Chart B
Work Chart C across each of the needles (four times per round). Work all rows through fully two times.
Clue #3 Sock #1 Work first 8 stitches of needle 1 as you worked them in the previous row (p1, k6, p1). This is now the new beginning of the row, so shuffle stitches around such that each needle has 16 stitches on them again - 8 stitches from needle 2 to needle 1, 8 from needle 3 to 2, etc. Work Chart B again. Work first 8 stitches of needle 1 as you worked them in the previous row (p1, k6, p1). This is now the new beginning of the row, so shuffle stitches around such that each needle has 16 stitches on them again - 8 stitches from needle 2 to needle 1, 8 from needle 3 to 2, etc. Copyright @ Verybusymonkey 2011 Begin heel flap instructions as follows.
Heel Flap
Turn work, slip (sl) first stitch and purl back 31 stitches. These 32 stitches will form the heel flap. Begin working in heel flap as follows: RS: \*sl 1, knit 1\*, 16 times total WS: sl 1, purl 31 stitches Work these two rows 15 times total, ending after a WS row.
Turn Heel:
Round 1 (RS): sl 1, knit 18, ssk, knit 1, turn work Round 2 (WS): sl 1, purl 7, p2tog, purl 1, turn work Round 3 (RS): sl 1, knit 8, ssk, knit 1, turn work Round 4 (WS): sl 1, purl 9, p2tog, purl 1, turn work Round 5 (RS): sl 1, knit 10, ssk, knit 1, turn work Round 6 (WS): sl 1, purl 11, p2tog, purl 1, turn work Round 7 (RS): sl 1, knit 12, ssk, knit 1, turn work Round 8 (WS): sl 1, purl 13, p2tog, purl 1, turn work Round 9 (RS): sl 1, knit 14, ssk, knit 1, turn work Round 10 (WS): sl 1, purl 15, p2tog, purl 1, turn work Round 11 (RS): sl 1, knit 16, ssk, knit 1, turn work Round 12 (WS): sl 1, purl 17, p2tog, purl 1, turn work All stitches should be worked now and there should be 20 stitches left on heel-flap needle(s).
Sock 2:
Work Clues #1 and 2 as for sock one. Work remaining clues as for sock one, with one difference. When you get to a bolded paragraph in the pattern where it tells you to shift the starting point, substitute the bolded paragraph below. This will create a symmetrical pair of socks. Stop work 8 stitches before end of needle 4. This is now the new beginning of the row, so shuffle stitches around such that each needle has 16 stitches on them again - 8 stitches from needle 1 to needle 4, 8 from needle 2 to 1, etc.
Clue #4
Gusset and Foot
If you had switched to a single needle while working the heel flap, divide the 20 stitches onto two needles (10 each), then proceed as follows: RS: sl 1, knit 9 stitches (now on needle 3 again), then knit 10 stitches (now needle 4 again - the break between needle 3 and 4 will mark the start of a new row until toe shaping. With needle 4, pick up 16 stitches along heel flap (pick up stitches in slipped edge stitches), Work Chart A pattern over the 32 stitches on needles 1 and 2, then pick up 16 stitches on other side of heel flap then work 10 stitches on needle 3. Copyright @ Verybusymonkey 2011 Continue in pattern as follows to decrease gusset: Non-decrease row: k to instep; work instep in Chart A pattern over 32 stitches; k to end of row. Decrease row: k to last three stitches before instep, k2tog, kl; work instep in Chart A pattern over 32 stitches; kl, ssk, k to end of row. Work these two rows until you have 16 stitches on each needle. Continue working sole stitches (needles 3 and 4) in stockinette while knitting instep stitches in Chart A pattern until the chart has been worked through three full times (since start of gusset). Then work instep stitches in Chart B one time. Proceed to “foot pattern' below. instep; work instep in Chart C pattern over 32 stitches; k to end of row Work in foot pattern until 2 inches from desired length. Then knit the sole stitches on needle 4 one more time so that rows will now start at needle 1 again. Proceed to the “toe pattern" below.
Toe:
Row 1: knit all stitches Row 2: k1, ssk, knit to end of needle 1; knit to last three stitches on needle 2, k2tog, kl; k1, ssk, knit to end of needle 3; knit to last three stitches on needle 4, k2tog, k1 Repeat these two rows until you have 14 stitches across the instep needles (needles 1 and 2), and 14 stitches across the sole needles (needles 3 and 4) (28 total). Graft toe using kitchener stitch. Weave in ends and enjoy!
