Fairytale: The Socks
by Deborah Tomasello
Photo by Petra Vatne Our May MAL in the Ravelry group, ColorworksbyDebi, comprised a fun, magical mystery sock. We offered three, separate colorways, but as always, my colorowrk knitters launched with their own wonderful ideas of color. The design is frilly and fairy-like. And, because they are stranded, the socks are as warm as they are enchanting. The pattern utilizes Cat Bordhi's Sweet Tomato Heel (and her step-by-step instructions are all linked). This allows the fairytale design to continue,uninterrupted, through the instep. len's medium and large (Make larger, still, by increasing needle size to 4 or 5 Materials: For all color themes 1 ball each of Knit Picks Palette: Cornmeal and Brass Heather For \*“Pink" theme: 1 ball each of Knit Picks Palette: Cosmopolitan, French Lavender and Hyacinth For “Jade” theme: 1 ball each of Knit Picks Palette: Douglas fir, Tidepool Heather, Spearmint plus a small amount of White For “Blue” theme: 1 ball each of Knit Picks Palette: Celestial, Whirlpool, and Sky One long circular needle, two circular needles, or 5 DPNs, size #3 (for child and Med) Tapestry needle Gauge: 30 stitches and 30 rounds = 4” on #3 needles Abbreviations: K2TOG= knit 2 stitches together SSK= slip one stitch, then slip the next. Insert left needle into the front loops of the slipped stitches and knit them together from this position Instructions: Socks are worked top-down. Medium adult size id given first, followed by child and large sizes in parentheses. LEG: With circular needle or DPNs, CO 64(48, 72) sts using main color—darkest/brightest of theme colors. 16 (12, 18)sts on each of 4 DPNs. Join to work in round being careful not to twist stitches . Knit 12-15 rounds 2x2 rib. After ribbing, begin following either Chart A(B) Inc 2 sts on first round for large size only (74 sts). Follow Chart for 50(41) rounds. On CHART A, the extra sts to the left and right of the main chart are to be used for the largest size only. For medium size, work the inner part of the chart, ignoring the extra columns separated bywhitespace.
HEEL:
No more gussets! This pattern features Cat Bordhi's ingenious Sweet Tomato Heel (STH). Cat Bordhi developed her STH over many months, working closely with over a hundred test knitters of all skill levels. During this time she distilled her illustrations and explanations again and again, until her test knitters and tech editor agreed the instructions were as clear and perfect as possible. In order to be sure that her work is not misrepresented, Cat asks that designers who wish to use her heel in their patterns send their readers directly to her free videos as well as to purchasing links for her eBook, Cat's Sweet Tomato Heel Socks (\$20), and to the eBook's individual patterns (\$6 each). She is encouraged that many knitters have been able to work from the free videos alone; if not, the eBook or individual patterns will give you the detailed instructions, illustrations, and explanations you need. Links: (Copy and paste into your web browser.) Video: Sweet Tomato Heel: http://tinyurl.com/4x4xmp2 Video: Padded Sweet Tomato Heel: http://tinyurl.com/3dayxlt To purchase eBook: http://catbordhi.com/books/cats-sweet-tomato-heel-socks-3/ To purchase individual patterns: http://catbordhi.com/category/patterns/socks/ Once you understand Cat Bordhi's STH, proceed with sock. Follow Cat Bordhi's heel instructions, knitting heel with main color—same as cuff. Work three wedges on the 32 (24, 40) sts on needles 1 and 4. Work wedges leaving 7 (5, 8) stitch pairs on each side--4( 4, 8) heel sts left unpaired between pairs. Knit according to pattern across the instep stitches between wedges. Be sure to pick up pattern in the right spot first instep will be using. the correct part of round 51 (42, 51), the 2"d wedge will use the appropriate part of round 52 (43, 52) and the 3rd wedge will use the appropriate part of round 53 (44, 53). Float Design color across when starting each wedge so that it is placed at the beginning of the instep when you are ready for it. FOOT: Working all sts on circular needle or split evenly on DPNs as with leg, Work CHART from rounds 54 ( 43, 54) to the end. TOE: Using main color, decrease for toe as follows: Needle 1: K to last 3 sts of NEEDLE 1, K2TOG, K1 Needle 2: K 1, SSK, knit until the last 3 stitches of NEEDLE 3 Needle 3: K to last 3 sts, K2TOG, K1 Needle 4: K1, SSK knit to last 3 sts of NEEDLE 1 Repeat this until there are 7( 5, 7) sts left on each needle. Place sts from needles 4 and 1 onto one needle 14 (10, 14)sts. Place sts from needles 2 and 3 onto another needle 14(10, 14 sts). Graft the remaining stitches together using Kitchener st, and weave in all ends. Finishing: Tie and weave in or trim all color change ends at beginning and ends of rounds. Wash and block to fit.
CHART A (Showing Jade theme)
KNITTINGPLANETEARTH:
The Global Knitting Community Speaks Please contribute to this global effort. My idea is to gather experiences from the knitting/crocheting community around the world and compile them into a book. We all have so much in common. It will be fun to read our sisters? and brothers' experiences. If this sounds as fun and interesting to you as it does to me, please write a one-page submission for consideration. Any questions or concerns can be directed to me at CoeDeborah@ aol.com. Private information is voluntary, and I will use it only to contact those whose stories I publish. The submitter may remain anonymous. Either way, the personal info won't be shared or used for any other reason. Thank you so much for being a part of this. Once completed, the e-book will be available as a free download for all Name_ Wish to remain anonymous? Ravelry Name_ Email Address_ Country. Phone #_ Write a one-page summary that includes one or more of the following: Why I knit\* What knitting means to me A knitting anecdote-- funny or otherwise (looking for funny or humorous stories) Personal history or story related to the topic Knitting Inspiration Pictures (JPEGs) of your work or anything knitting-related (Please own copyright privileges of anything shown) Knitting Aspirations StashCommentary Unfortunately, I will not be able to use all of the submissions. If I choose to use yours, I will notify you and present you with a permission to publish form for your signature. Thank you, and have fun! Deborah Tomasello Please submit to: CoeDeborah @ aol.com Deborah Tomasello on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/groups/colorworksbydebi-deborah-tomasello-designs \* I use the word “knit? to include knitting and/or crocheting
