Wasserschildkrote
ern inspired by the turtle Pokémon. Wasserschildkrote means turtle in German
jauge
Sizes
S: EU 36-39, 64 stitches M: EU 40-43, 68 stitches L: EU 44/45, 72 stitches The pattern is written for size S, M and L are the numbers in the ().
Materials
100g sock yarn, DPNs or magic loop in 2.5mm, tapestry needle
Abbreviations
K knit p purl ktog knit 2 together ssk slip 2 stitches as if to knit, knit the 2 stitches together through back loop
Techniques
Long-tail cast-on, increases, decreases, cables, kitchener stitch
Cuff
CO 64(68, 72) close the round (be careful not to twist). Needle 1+2 are in the front and needle 3+4 hold the stitches for the back of the sock. The charts are different for the left and right sock. Repeat cuff pattern until desired length is reached. Knit main pattern. Repeat until the desired leg length is reached. Stop after you've knit an even round.
Heel Flap
The heel flap is worked flat over needles 3+4. Knit the heel as written, or knit the heel in stockinette. Row1: Turn your work, sl1 purlwise, k main pattern to end, turn. Row2: Sl1 knitwise, k main pattern to end, turn. Row3: Sl1 purlwise, k main pattern to end, turn. Repeat Row 2 & 3 until 31(33, 35) rows of the heel are knit. The last row is worked on the wrong side.
Heel Turn
Row 1: Sl1 with yarn back, k16(18, 18), ssk, k1, turn. Row2: Sl1 with yarn front, p3(5, 3), ptog, p1, turn. Row3: Sl1 with yarn back, k to 1 stitch before the gap, ssk, k1, turn. Row4: Sl1 with yarn front, p to 1 stitch before the gap, ptog, p1, turn.
jusset
New beginning of the round: Sl1 with yarn front, k17(19, 19), pick up and knit the stitches along the edge of the heel flap. Mark this spot as the new beginning. Round 1: K needle 1+2 in main pattern, pick up and knit the stitches along the edge of the heel flap (same count as the other side), k to the last 3 stitches of the round, ktog, k1. sund 2: K needle 1+2 in main pattern, k1, ssk, k to the end of the round. Round 3: K needle 1+2 in main pattern, k to the last 3 stitches of the round, ktog, k1. Repeat Round 2 & 3 until 64(68, 72) stitches are left on all needles.
Foot
K needle 1+2 in main pattern, k to end. Repeat until the foot has the desired length. The toe is 4cm (1 inch) long. (If you want to calculate yourexact toe length: it is worked over 18(20, 22) rounds) Continue the main pattern on the toe. Or knit the toe in stockinette. On needle 1+2 are the stitches for the upper side of the sock. Needle 3+4 hold the sole stitches. Round 1: (needle 1+2) K1, ssk, k main pattern to the last 3 stitches on needle 2, ktog, k1, (needle 3+4) k1, ssk, k to the last 3 stitches on needle 4, ktog, k1. Round 2: (needle 1+2) K2, k main pattern to the last 2 stitches on needle 2, k2, (needle 3+4) k to end. Repeat round 1 & 2 until 48(52, 56) stitches are left. Repeat round 1 until 16 stitches are left. Break yarn, close the toe with kitchener stitch. Weave in all ends. Knit the second sock.
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Abbreviations
k1 on right side / p1 on wrong side p1 on right side / k1 on wrong side sl1 on cable needle and hold in the back, k1, p1 from cable needle right side: sl1 on cable needle and hold in the back, k1, k1 from cable needle wrong side: sl1 on cable needle and hold in the front, p1, p1 from cable needle sl1 on cable needle and hold in the front, p1, k1 from cable needle right side: sl1 on cable needle and hold in the front, k1, k1 form cable needle wrong side: sl1 on cable needle and hold in the back, p1, p1 from cable needle sl1 on cable needle and hold in the back, k2, p1 from cable needle sl1 on cable needle and hold in the back, k2, k1 from cable needle sl2 on cable needle and hold in the front, p1, k2 fron cable needle sl2 on cable needle and hold in the front, k1, k2 from cable needle sl2 on cable needle and hold in the front, k2, k2 from cable needle sl2 on cable needle and hold in the back, k2, k2 from cable needle The stitches held in the back are knit as k or p according to what they are knitted in the next round Knit only for size M and L Knit only for size L
Main pattern (left sock)
