Abbreviations will be provided in the chart keys included in each clue, but the following basic abbreviations might be used in any clue: K= Knit P= Purl K2tog= Knit two stitches together as one P2tog= Purl two stitches together as one SSK= Work a slip, slip knit SSP= work a slip, slip purl YO= Yarn over S1= Slip a stitch CDD= Centered double decrease: slip 2 together as though to K2tog, return one slipped stitch to the working needle, K2tog, pass the slipped stitch over. PLEASE NOTE: Not everyone likes the sharp transition here between gusset and foot pattern. As this is a Mystery Sock for the SKA group (with all the rules that apply to that), and as I want everybody to end up with socks that they LiKE, I want to make it very clear that using a foot chart is TOTALLY OPTIONAL. If you choose not to have the transition from Gusset to Foot, simply continue to use the gusset pattern throughout the foot wherever the pattern says "Use the chart of your choice." The Foot will extend the length without further decreases and can be worked using either one of the gusset charts or a new foot pattern. Before working the foot of the sock, choose one of the following fandoms, select your chart, or decide to continue the gusset pattern:
Foot Round: On Needle 1, knit all stitches. On Needle 2, work the next line of the chart of your choice. On Needle 3, knit all stitches. Continue working the foot round until the foot measures 1.5 inches / 4 cm shorter than the desired total sock length.
Foot Charts & Stitch Definitions
Jane Austen or "A Truth Universally Acknowledged"
William Shakespeare or "Better a witty fool"
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or "To a great mind, nothing is little"
[Knit PurlKtblYarn OverMCentered DoubleDecrease Slip 2 to a CN and hold fo the back, K2, then K2 from the CN Slip 2 to a CN and hold to the front, K2, then K2 from the CN Z] Slip 1 to a CN and hold fo the back, Ktbl, then Ktbl from the CN ]Slip 1 to a CN and hold to the front, Ktbl, then Ktbl from the CN Slip 1 to a CN and hold to the front, P1, then Ktbl from the CN ZSlip 1 to a CN and hold to the back, Ktbl, then P1 from the CN Slip 2 to a CN and hold to the front, Ktbl then K2tbl from the CN Slip 1 to a CN and hold to the back, K2tbl, then Ktbl from the CN Slip 2 to a CN and hold to the front, P1, then K2tbl from the CN ZZ Slip 1 to a CN and hold to the back, K2tbl, then P1 from the CN Note: Small size work only white stitches. Medium size work white and yellow stitches. Large size, work white, yellow & green stitches. Ex-L size work all stitches.
Mysterious MySteries
Abbreviations will be provided in the chart keys included in each clue, but the following basic abbreviations might be used in any clue: K= Knit SSK= Work a slip, slip knit P= Purl SSP= Work a slip, slip purl K2tog= Knit two stitches together as one YO= Yarn over P2tog= Purl two stitches together as one S1= Slip a stitch The shaping of the toe is pretty standard, but not all sizes need work all decreases, particularly the smaller sizes— work as many decreases as feel comfortable for your feet. Before beginning the toe, choose one of the following fandoms or have a look ahead and choose your chart:
Toe Round 1: On Needle 1, knit to the last three stitches, K2tog, K1. On Needle 2, follow the next line of your chosen chart. On Needle 3, K1, SSK, knit to the end of the round. Toe Round 2: On Needle 1, knit all stitches. On Needle 2, follow the next line of your chosen chart. On Needle 3, knit all stitches. Alternate working Toe Rounds 1&2 5 times, then work only Toe Round 1 (decreasing every round) 8 times or until the toe reaches the desired length / stitch count. Fringe, or "You are my favorite thing'
Buffy, or "Cookie Dough" Supernatural, or "saving people, hunting things.
Knit purK2togsSKKtbl Right Twist Leff Twist[Slip with yarn in front l Slip 2 to a CN and hold fo the front, P1, K2tbl from CN Slip 1 to a CN and hold to the back, K2tbl, P1 from CN Slip 1 to a CN and hold to the back, K2tbl, Ktbl from CN Slip 2 to a CN and hold to the front, K2, K2 from CN Slip 2 to a CN and hold to the back, K2 K2 from CN
Finishing
Using Needle 3, knit any remaining stitches on Needle 1. Break yarn, leaving a long tail, and work the Kitchener Stitch to close the toe. Weave in and trim any loose ends, and lightly block, if desired. Take photo & post to Rav! (because I want to know what these insanely over-patterned socks look like) Note: Small size work only white stitches. Medium size work white and yellow stitches. Large size, work white, yellow & green stitches. Ex-L size work all stitches.
