Hobbit Cakes by Star Athena
Size: This pattern is written for 4 sizes: Small (Medium, Large, XL) Foot circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10) inches 17.5 (20, 23, 25.5 cm) unstretched. Will stretch to fit 8 (9, 10, 11) inches 20 (23, 25.5,28 cm). Yarn: Fingering-weight sock yarn that gives you proper gauge, 350 - 425 yards; 20 yards each of 4 colors of Contrasting Colors; Sample shown: Size Large. (MC) Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight [100% SUPERWASH Wool; 36Oyd per 127 gram skein]; color: Rose Quartz: 1 skein. Needles: 1 set of US 1 (2.25 mm) 32" circular needles (magic loop), 2 sets of 24" circulars or double pointed needles OR size to get gauge. Gauge: 32 sts/48 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch. Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle. NOTES: Having recently read “The Hobbit" I was intrigued by life in the Shire and the luxuries hobbits afford themselves on a daily basis. They love cake! These socks are meant as a celebration to honor the January 3rd, 1892 birth of J. R. R. Tolkien, creator of all things Hobbit. There is a bonus crossword puzzle at the end of this pattern to commemorate Tolkien in an unconventional way. You cut out the puzzle and twist it into a mobius strip before solving, like an infinity ring. Come, let's sit and enjoy the Hobbit Cakes together, shall we?
This pattern is written using the magic loop or 2-circular method, where half the stitches are on N1, and the other half are on N2. You can easily divide these stitches again for double pointed needles. ABBREVIATIONS: CC: Contrasting Color CC1 (2, 3, 4): Contrasting Color 1 (2, 3, 4) CQ: Cast on Est: Established K: Knit Ktbl: Knit through back loop K2tog: Knit two stitches together as one stitch MC: Main Color N: Needle P: Purl P2tog: Purl two stitches together as one stitch Rnd: Round RS: Right (or public) side of work Sl: Slip. As in, slip the next stitch from left to right purl-wise. SSK: Slip one stitch as if to knit, slip the next stitch as if to knit, insert left needle into front of these two stitches and knit them together. St: stitch TBL: Through back loop WS: Wrong (or non-public) side of work YQ: Yarn over
Start Sock:
Cuff:
With MC C0 54 (60, 66, 72) sts and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist sts when joining. Rnds 1 - 14: Knit. Rnd 15: [K2tog, yo] across.
Leg:
Rnds 1 - 25: Work Ribbon Chart across all sts. Rnds 26 - 29: Knit with MC. Rnds 30 - 47: Work Lace Chart across all sts. Rnds 48 - 55: Work rows 1 - 8 of Lace Chart. Make a note of last row worked. Proceed to Heel instructions.
Heel:
The heel flap will be worked back and forth over the frst 26 (30, 32, 36) sts. N1: 26 (30, 32, 36) sts. N2: 28 (30, 34, 36) sts. Rearrange sts as necessary (small and large sizes) before the next step.
Heel Flap:
Rows 1 - 18: Work rows 1 - 18 of Heel Chart across all sts. Notes: MC=White CC1 = Shaded rows 2-7 CC2 = Shaded rows 10-15 CC3=Shaded rows 18-23
Lace Char1
Size Small Only: Rows 19 - 26: Rep rows 1 - 8. Proceed to heel turn. Size Medium Only: Rows 19 - 30: Rep rows 1 - 12. Proceed to heel turn. Size Large Only: Rows 19 - 32: Rep rows 1 - 12, then rows 1 -2. Proceed to heel turn. Size X-Large Only: Rows 19 - 36: Rep rows 1 - 18. Proceed to heel turn.
Turn Heel:
Row 1: [RS] K15 (17, 18, 20), ssk, k1, turn. Row 2: [WS] Sl1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 3: [RS] Sl1, k8, ssk, k1, turn. Row 4: [WS] Sl1, p9, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 5: [RS] Sl1, k10, ssk, k1, turn. Row 6: [WS] Sl1, p11, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 7: [RS] Sl1, k12, ssk, k1, turn. Row 8: [wS] Sl1, p13, p2tog, p1, turn. yo oYarn Over Notes: Worked with MC
Heel Char1
Size Small Only: Row 9: [RS] SI1, k14, ssk, turn work, Row 10: [wS] Sl1, p14, p2tog, turn work. Row 11: [RS] K16. Proceed to gusset.
Row 9: [RS] Sl1, k14, ssk, k1, turn work. Row 10: [WS] Sl1, p15, p2tog, p1, turn work. Row 11: [RS] Sl1, k16, ssk, turn work. Row 12: [wS] Sl1, p16, p2tog, turn work. Row 13: [RS] K18. Proceed to gusset.
Legend:
slip VRS: Slip stitch as if to purl, holding yarn in back WS: Slip stitch as if to purl, holding yarn in front Size Large Only: Row 9: [RS] Sl1, k14, ssk, k1, turn work. Row 10: [WS] Sl1, p15, p2tog, p1,turn work. Row 11: [RS] Sl1, k16, ssk, k1, turn work. Row 12: [WS] Sl1, p17, p2tog, turn work. Row 13: [RS] Sl1, k17, ssk. Proceed to gusset. 19 sts. Size X-Large Only: Row 9: [RS] Sl1, k14, ssk, k1, turn work. Row 10: [WS] Sl1, p15, p2tog, p1, turn work. ① 2011 Star Athena - All Rights Reserved http://keeponknittinginthefreeworld.blogspot.com/ V.1
Notes:
Repeat red outlined section until last stitch,worklast st.
Row 11: [RS] Sl1, k16, ssk, k1, turn work. Row 12: [wS] Sl1, p17, p2tog, p1, turn work. Row 13: [RS] Sl1, k18, ssk, k1, turn work. Row 14: [WS] Sl1, p19, p2tog, turn work. Row 15: [RS] Sl1, k19, ssk. Proceed to gusset. 21 sts.
Gusset:
Set up round: With needle 1, pick up and knit 13 (15, 16, 18) sts along edge of heel flap, pick up and k1 st in between heel flap and instep. With needle 2, work next row of Lace pattern, pick up and k1 st in between instep and heel flap, pick up and 13 (15, 16, 18) sts along other edge of heel flap. 72 (80, 87, 95) sts. N1: 30 (34, 36, 40) sts. N2: 42 (46, 51, 55) sts. Size Small (Medium): Rnd 1: K16 (18), p12 (14), k2tog, work next row of Lace pattern, ssk, p12 (14). Size Large (XL): Rnd 1: K17 (19), ssk, p15 (17), k2tog, work next row of Lace pattern, ssk, p15 (17). All Sizes: Rnd 2: K all sts on N1; work next row of Lace pattern, k to end of rnd. Rnd 3: K to last 3 sts on N1, k2tog, k1; work next row of Lace pattern; k1, ssk, k to end of rnd. Rep rnds 2-3 until you have 54 (60, 66, 72) sts remaining. Rearrange sts as follows: N1: (sole) 26 (30, 32, 36) sts. N2: (top of foot) 28 (30, 34, 36) sts. Proceed to foot. Foot: Round 1: Knit all sts on N1; work next row of Lace pattern. Repeat this round until 1.25 (1.5, 1.75, 2)" to tip of toe. Toe: Size Small (Large) Only: Set-up round: K all sts on N1; k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. AllSizes: Rnd 1: [K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1] twice. Rnd 2: Knit Rep these 2 rnds until 24 sts remain (12 on each needle). Break yarn, leaving long enough strand to graft toe using Kitchener stitch. Graft remaining stitches together.
I-Cord Tie:
(Must be worked on a double pointed needle or circular needle) With CC4, CO 4 sts. Do not turn. Next Row: Slide all sts to the other end of needle, bring yarn around back of work, and start knitting the sts again. I-Cord is worked with the RS facing at all times. Rep this row to form I-cord. After a few rows, work will begin to form a tube. Make I-Cord long enough to weave through eyelet row at top of sock and tie into bow. Finishing: Weave in ends on the inside of sock. Block as desired. These socks were tech edited and tested by Lorna. Many, many thanks!! This pattern is for personal use only. Email: starina@hotmail.com
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The One Ring by Grant Law
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