Greetings from Nigara Falle Niogara River Socks
Designed by Phyll Lagerman
falling water, Niagara Falls gnawed its way through the ancient Niagara Escarpment and eroded upriver 7 miles in the last 12,000 years. -Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
It is the neck through which 4 of the 5 Great Lakes drain. It is a national border. It is a mighty, rushing strait with the spectacular Niagara Falls. It is an internationally esteemed bird migration corridor. It is a renowned fishery. In the scope of history, it is a young river scourged by the latest ice age 12,000 years ago. It is the Niagara River. Under the relentless, monumental force of Niagara River socks are knit from cuff to toe with a wavy stitch in a deep blue representing the flow of the great river.
MATERIALS
1 hank Madelinetosh Sock Yarn ( 100% Superwash wool, 400 yds , 113 gm hank) shown in Ink Double-pointed needles, size Us 1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch Sizing is given for women's medium (for narrower or wider foot go up or down a needlesize)
ABBREVIATIONS
| k | Knit |
| p | Purl |
| sts | Stitches |
| sl | Slip purlwise unless stated otherwise |
| k2tog | Knit 2 sts together |
| ssk | Slip 1 st knitwise, slip 1 st knitwise then insert the left needle through front loops of slipped sts on right needle and knit them together. |
| sudp | Double pointed needles |
| yo | Yarn over |
| k1b | Knit the stitch through the back loop |
PATTERN STITCHES
Ribbing for cuff of sock(multiple of 11 stitches,1 round repeat) Rnd.1: \*k1b,(p2, k2) 2x, p2\* Repeat rnd 1 until ribbing is 1 %' or as desired.
INSTRUCTIONS
LEG
Using Us 1 (2.25 mm) dpn needle and the long-tail method or cable method cast on 66 sts. , 22 stitches on each of 3 needles. Join into round being careful not to twist stitches. Complete ribbing for 1 % "or as desired. Knit SET UP ROUND: \*k1b, p2, k6, p2\*; rep from \*to\*
| NiagaraPatternforleg(multipleof11stitches,20roundrepeat). | |
| Rnd. 1: | *k1b, p2, yo, ssk, k4, p2** repeat from *to* |
| Even rounds 2-20: *k1b, p2, k6, p2* | |
| Rnd.3: | *k1b, p2, yo, k1, ssk, k3, p2* |
| Rnd. 5: | *k1b, p2, yo, k2, ssk, k2, p2* |
| Rnd. 7: | *k1b, p2, yo, k3, ssk, k1, p2* |
| Rnd. 9: | *k1b, p2, yo, k4, ssk, p2* |
| Rnd. 11: | *k1b, p2, k4, k2tog, yo, p2* |
| Rnd. 13: | *k1b, p2, k3, k2tog, k1, yo, p2* |
| Rnd. 15: | *k1b, p2, k2, k2tog, k2, yo, p2* |
| Rnd. 17: | *k1b, p2, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, p2* |
| Rnd. 19: | *k1b, p2, k2tog,k4, yo,p2* |
| Rnd. 20: | *k1b, p2, k6, p2* |
| Repeat these 20 rounds for pattern. | |
Work the Niagara Pattern for 3 repeats (approx. 7 %") or as desired.
HEEL FLAP/TURN
Turn work and purl across 32 stitches placing all 32 stitches on 1 needle. You will knit your heel flap over those 32 stitches. Divide the remaining stitches so there are 17-17 on each needle. Begin knitting the heel flap. )OPS Heel Flap Pattern (dedicated to novice sock knitters! Thank you for the idea Row 1: Slip 1(as if to purl, yarn in back), k1, \*slip 1 with yarn in front, k1\* repeat from \*to\* to end of row. Row 2: Slip 1, purl all the other stitches to end. Repeat rows 1 and 2 15 times. Repeat row 1. Your yarn will be on the left edge of your heel flap with right side facing. Turn your heel as follows:
Heel Turn:
A. Slip 1, purl 17 stitches, purl 2 together, purl one and turn work B. Slip 1, knit 5, knit 2 together, knit 1, and turn work C. Slip 1, purl 6, purl 2 together, purl one, and turn work D. Slip 1, knit 7, knit 2 together, knit 1 and turn work E. Slip 1, purl 8, purl 2 together, purl 1 and turn work Continue back and forth in this fashion, adding one more knit or purl stitch before the missing "tooth" until entire heel is worked. You will have 18 stitches left on this needle.
GUSSET
You will knit the pattern the same as for the leg of the sock and end with a k1b. The pattern stays exactly the same as for the foot of the sock! You and the pattern are old friends by now so enjoy!
Gusset:
A. With a third needle, pick up 17 sts. along side 1 B. Knit (in the Niagara Pattern for top of foot ) across the next needle (3 “live" needles in use) C. With a fourth needle, pick up 17 sts. along side 2 D. Your sock is now on four needles. E. Knit 9 stitches from the needles with the heel flap stitches onto the needle you just used to pick up the 17 stitches. F. Slide the remaining 9 stitches onto the other needle (you are dividing your heel flap). low have your sock on 3 needles. Knit 1 round, keeping in pattern for top of foot.
Gusset Shaping:
Round 1: Work the round as follows: Needle 1: Knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, knit 1. Needle 2: Knit (keeping in pattern for top of foot). Needle 3: Knit 1, ssk, knit remaining stitches Round 2: Knit all stitches, keeping in pattern on needle 2. Repeat these 2 rounds until you reach the following stitch counts on the needles: Needle 1: 17 stitches Needle 2: 34 stitches (no changes on needle 2) Needle 3: 17 stitches Continue knitting on these stitches, keeping the pattern on needle 2 for 3 repeats or as desired. Knit 1 round plain and begin toe shaping.
Toe Shaping:
Round 1:
Needle 1: Knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1. Needle 2: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1. Needle 3: k1, ssk, knit to end of needle. Round 2: Knit across all 3 needles. Repeat these 2 rounds until there are 7 sts. on each of needles 1 and 3, and 14 sts. on needle 2. You may need to have more on fewer stitches on the needles depending on the shape of the foot for the wearer of the sock! Adjust as you wish! Knit the stitches from needle 1 to needle 3. You now have your remaining stitches on two needles. Use the Kitchener stitch to graft the toe of the sock. Weave in ends and admire your beautifulsocks!
