Movember Myslery
I call it serendipity. Sock Knitters Anonymous came knocking for a man-themed sock pattern, just as one of my dearest friends began fundraising for Movember, in support of prostate cancer research. Please make a donation to a Mo Bro this year; if you don't have one, feel freetosupport mine at http://ca.movember.com/mospace/1357008 - this 0ne's for you,Paul!
SIZEANDMEASUREMENTS:
Leg Circumference: 6.25[7.5] inches, stretches to fit calf of 10[12] inches Foot Circumference: 6.25[7.5] inches, stretches to fit foot of 7.5[9] inches Foot length: to fit
MATERIALS:
00 Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock Yarn [75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 437yd/400m per 100g skein]; color: 5638 (brown); 1 skein 0 1 US #1/2.25mm circular needle, 32 inches long, 0R 2 US #1/2.25mm circular needles, 20 inches or longer, OR set of 4 or 5 US #1/2.25mm double pointed needles CoTapestry needle O2 stitch markers
GAUGE
38 sts and 50 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette.
PATTERNNOTES
This pattern is written from the cuff down with a traditional heel flap and gusset. While working the cuff chart, the stitch count within the pattern repeat will change between a multiple of 10[12] stitches and a multiple of 12[14] stitches. While working the leg chart, the stitch count within the chart will change between 11[13] and 13[15] stitches.
ABBREVIATIONS, STITCH GUIDE AND KEY TO CHARTS
Knit Purl [o] [k, yo, k] all in same st. 2 sts increased. / k2tog. 1 st decreased. ssk. 1 st decreased. cdd. Centred double decrease. Slip the next 2 sts as if to k them tog, knit next st, pass the 2 slipped sts over the k1. 2 sts decreased. Make 1 left: Insert needle from front to back under strand between last st on left needle and first st on right needle; k through back loop. 1 st increased (left-leaning). mR Make 1 right: Insert needle from back to front under strand between last st on left needle and first st on right needle; k through front loop. 1 st increased (right-leaning). sll1p wyif. Sl 1 st purlwise with yarn in front.
BOR
beginning of round
E 1: CUFF AND TRANSITION TO LEG (size Medium
Using your favourite method, CO 60 stitches. Divide between needles of choice and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker to indicate BOR.
Cuff:
Round 1: \*k1, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Repeat until work from beginning measures about 1.5 inches.
Transition to leg:
Read carefully before working Round 10, as the charted section is worked on the third and sixth pattern repeats only (refer to written instructions below for details). Round 1: [k1, p1] twice, \*[k, yo, k] all in next st, p1, [k1, p1] four times, rep from \* until 6 sts before marker, [k, yo, k] all in next st, p1 [k1, p1] twice. Round 2: [k1, p1] twice, \*k3, p1, [k1, p1] four times; rep from \* until 8 sts before marker, k3, p1, [k1, p1] twice. Round 3: k1, p1, k1, \*k2tog, k1, ssk, [k1, p1] three times, k1; rep from \*until 9 st before marker, k2tog, k1, ssk, [k1, p1] twice. Round 4: k1, p1, \*k5, p1, [k1, p1] twice; rep from \* until 8 sts before marker, k5, p1, k1, p1. Round 5: k1, p1, \*k2tog, [k, yo, k] all in next st, ssk, p1, [k1, p1] twice; rep from \* until 8 sts before marker, k2tog, [k, yo, k] allin next st, ssk, p1, k1, p1. Rounds 6&7: same as Round 4. Round 8: \*k1, k2tog, k1, mR, k1, mL, k1, ssk, k1, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Round 9: \*k2tog, k1, mR, k3, mL, k1, sk, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Round 10: \*[k9, p1] twice, k7, mL, k1, ssk; rep from \* once.
In chart form:
| 1 | mL | ||||||||
| - | mL | mR | / | ||||||
| 二 | 1 | mL | mR | / | |||||
| - | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| 二 | [ol | - | |||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| lol | |||||||||
| 10 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
10 work on 3rd and 6th pattern repeats only 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 cuff transition rounds 1 cuff repeated round
.UE 1: CUFF AND TRANSITION TO LEG (size Large)
Using your favourite method, CO 72 stitches. Divide between needles of choice and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker to indicate BOR.
Cuff:
Round 1: \*k1, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Repeat until work from beginning measures about 1.5 inches.
Transition to leg:
Read carefully before working Round 12, as the charted section is worked on the third and sixth pattern repeats only (refer to written instructions below for details). Round 1: [k1, p1] twice, \*k3, p1, [k1, p1] four times; rep from \* until 8 sts before marker, k3, p1, [k1, p1] twice. Round 2: [k1, p1] twice, \*k1, [k, yo, k] all in next st, [k1, p1] five times, rep from \* until 8 sts before marker, k1, [k, yo, k] all in next st, [k1, p1] three times. Round 3: [k1, p1] twice, \*k5, p1, [k1, p1] four times; rep from \* until 10 sts before marker, k5, p1, [k1, p1] twice. Round 4: [k1, p1] twice, \*k2tog, k1, ssk, p1, [k1, p1] four times; rep from \*until 10 st before marker, k2tog, k1, ssk, p1, [k1, p1] twice. Round 5: same as Round 1. Round 6: k1, p1, k1, \*k2tog, [k, yo, k] all in next st, ssk, [k1, p1] three times, k1; rep from \* until 9 sts before marker, k2tog, [k, yo, k] all in next st, ssk, [k1, p1] twice. Rounds 7&8: k1, p1, \*k7, p1, [k1, p1] twice; rep from \* until 10 sts before marker, k7, p1, k1, p1. Round 9: k1, p1, \*k2tog, k1, mR, k1, mL, k1, ssk, p1, [k1, p1] twice; rep from \* until 10 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, mR, p1, mL, k1, ssk, p1, k1, p1. Round 10: \*k1, k2tog, k1, mR, k3, mL, k1, ssk, k1, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Round 11: \*k2tog, k1, mR, k5, ml, k1, ssk, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Round 12: \*[k11, p1] twice, k9, mL, k1, ssk; rep from \* once.
In chart form:
| 一 | mL | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| mL | 11 | work on 3rd and 6th pattern repeats only | ||||||||||||||||
| mR | ||||||||||||||||||
| mL | mR | / | 10 | |||||||||||||||
| 》 | mL | mR | 9 8 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | lol | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| / | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lol | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 cufftransitionrounds 1 | |||||||
| 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 1 | 1 cuffrepeatedround | |||||||
CLUE 2: LEG (size Medium)
Work leg rounds 1-10 to desired length Throughout leg, work as follows: k9, work 11 sts as charted, k19, work 11 sts as charted, k to end of rnd. Written instructions below are for charted portion only. Round 1: p1, k4, [k, yo, k] all in next st, k4, p1. Round 2: p1, k11, p1. Round 3: p1, k3, k2tog, k1, ssk, k3, p1. Round 4: p1, k9, p1 Round 5: p1, k2, k2tog, [k, yo, k] all in next st, ssk, k2, p1. Round 6&7: same as Round 4. Round 8: p1, k1, k2tog, k1, mR, k1, mL, k1, ssk, k1, p1. Round 9: p1, k2tog, k1, mR, k3, mL, k1, ssk, p1. Round 10: same as Round 4.
In chart form:
| 10 | |||||||||||
| mL | mR | 9 | |||||||||
| mL | mR | 8 | |||||||||
| 7 | |||||||||||
| 6 | |||||||||||
| 一 | lol | 5 | |||||||||
| 4 | |||||||||||
| / | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2 | |||||||||||
| [ol | 1 leg |
At the completion of the last leg repeat, remove BOR marker, k9, p1, k5. Rearrange sts so that the last 31 sts worked are on a single needle; these sts will be used to work the heel flap, while the rem 29 sts will be held for top of foot. Turn work so WS is facing.
CLUE 2: LEG (size Large)
Work leg rounds 1-11 to desired length. Throughout leg, work as follows: k11, work 13 sts as charted, k23, work 13 sts as charted, k to end of rnd. Written instructions below are for charted portion only. Round 1: p1, k5, [k, yo, k] all in next st, k5, p1. Round 2: p1, k13, p1. Round 3: p1, k4, k2tog, k1, ssk, k4, p1. Round 4: p1, k11, p1 Round 5: p1, k3, k2tog, [k, yo, k] all in next st, ssk, k3, p1. Round 6&7: same as Round 4. Round 8: p1, k2, k2tog, k1, mR, k1, mL, k1, ssk, k2, p1. Round 9: p1, k1, k2tog, k1, mR, k3, mL, k1, ssk, k1, p1. Round 10: p1, k2tog, k1, mR, k5, mL, k1, ssk, p1. Round 11: same as Round 4.
In chart form:
| 11 10 9 | |||||||||||||
| 一 | mL | mR | |||||||||||
| Adjust stitch count for best leg placement as necessary | mL | mR | 14 sc, 2 dec in front loops only, 4 sc (20) | ||||||||||
| 1 | mL | mR | / | 8 | |||||||||
| Adjust stitch count for best leg placement as necessary | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 sc, lay leg in front of next 4 stitches with toes facing front and sc through leg st and next 4 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 一 | [ol | L | 5 | ||||||||||
| *1 sc, 1 dec in front loops only*, repeat * * 5 times, (12) 4 | |||||||||||||
| / | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 14 sc, 2 de in front loops only, 6 sc (22) | |||||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 8 | [ol 7 6 | 5 | 2 1 leg | ||||||
| 4 3 2 1 | |||||||||||||
At the completion of the last leg repeat, remove BOR marker, k11, p1, k6. Rearrange sts so that the last 37 sts worked are on a single needle; these sts will be used to work the heel flap, while the rem 35 sts will be held for top of foot. Turn work so WS is facing.
