Georgia on my Mind
a proKNlTscuous design
This pattern was written as my way of sending good thoughts to a close friend in Georgia who was shouldering so very much. There was nothing I could do physically or financially to help, so I knit for her, putting hope into every stitch. You can knit the seed stitch on just the leg, or continue it down the foot. Whichever makes you happy!
Abbreviations Used:
P - Purl SSK - Slip 1 as if to knit, slip 1 as if to knit, knit both stitches together through the back loop K2tog - Knit two stitches together through the back loop P2tog - Purl two stitches together Slip - slip stitch without working it. Unless otherwise directed, always slip as if to purl.
Materials Needed:
-1 skein Numma Numma, The Usual, or 400+ yards comparable fingering weight yarn. -2.25mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge of 8st/inch. Pattern is written for magic loop but you can easily substitute 2 circular needles or DPN's -3 stitch markers
Sizes:
Sized for a medium(large) foot. When only one stitch count is listed, it applies to both sizes.
For Both Socks:
Cast on 64(72) stitches. Divide stitches evenly, 32(36) on each half of the circular needle. \*K2, P2\*, repeat from \* to \* for all stitches in round. Continue ribbing for 1.5", or to your desired length. Begin Seed Stitch panel (Left Sock Only): Round 1: \*K1, P1\*, repeat \* to \* 8(9) times total (one quarter of the total stitches of the sock), Knit to end of row. Round 2: \*P1, K1\*, repeat \* to \* 8(9) times total (one quarter of the total stitches of the sock), Knit to end of row. Continue in Seed Stitch Panel until leg has reached desired length. Prepare for heel flap as follows: \*K1, P1\*, repeat \* to \* 8(9) times total (one quarter of the total stitches of the sock), K 16(18). You have knit across the front of the leg, and will now begin working the flap it self.
Begin Seed Stitch panel (Right Sock Only): Round 1: K 16 (18) stitches, \*K1, P1\*, repeat \* to \* 8(9) times total (one quarter of the total stitches of the sock), Knit to end of row. Round 2: K 16 (18) stitches, \*P1, K1\*, repeat \* to \* 8(9) times total (one quarter of the total stitches of the sock), Knit to end of row. Continue in Seed Stitch Panel until leg has reached desired length. Prepare for heel flap as follows: K 16 (18) \*K1, P1\*, repeat \*to \* 8(9) times total (one quarter of the total stitches of the sock). You have knit across the front of the leg, and will now begin working the flap it self.
Eye of Partridge flap: (For Both Socks)
Row 1: \*Slip 1, Knit 1\*, repeat from \* to \* across 32(36) stitches. TURN wORK and work on the wrong side. Row 2: Slip1, Purl 31(35). Row 3: Slip 1, \*Slip 1, Knit 1\*, repeat from \* to \* until only one stitch remains, K1. TURN WORK and work on the wrong side. Row 4: Slip1, Purl 31(35). Repeat rows 1-4 until your heel flap measures 2.5". Begin Heel Turn.
Heel Turn: (For Both Socks)
Slip 1, Knit 17(19), SSK, K1, turn work; Slip 1, Purl 5, P2tog, P1, turn work; Slip 1, Knit 6,SSK, K1, turn work; Slip 1, Purl 7, P2tog, P1,turn work; Slip 1, Knit 8, K2tog, K1, turn work. Continue in this manner, working one stitch more each time until all stitches have been worked. Slip 1, Knit across all stitches.
Begin Gusset: (Left Sock)
Row 1: Pick up and knit 1 stitch in each of the slipped stitches on the left edge of your heel flap, place first marker. Knit across the instep stitches, keeping the seed stitch panel in pattern(\*P1, K1\* 8(9) times, K16(18) stitches), place second marker. Pick up and knit 1 stitch in each of the slipped stitches on the opposite side of the heel flap, then knit 9(11) stitches (half of the stitches of the heel flap), place third marker. The third marker is now the beginning of your row.
Begin Gusset: (Right Sock)
Row 1: Pick up and knit 1 stitch in each of the slipped stitches on the left edge of your heel flap, place first marker. Knit across the instep stitches, keeping the seed stitch panel in pattern(K16(18)stitches, \*P1, K1\* 8(9) times), place second marker. Pick up and knit 1 stitch in each of the slipped stitches on the opposite side of the heel flap, then knit 9(11) stitches (half of the stitches of the heel flap), place third marker. The third marker is now the beginning of your row. Row 2: Knit every stitch until only 3 stitches remain before first marker, K2tog, K1. Knit to second marker, keeping seed stitch panel in pattern, slip second marker, K1, SSK, Knit to third marker. Row 2: Knit every stitch until only 3 stitches remain before first marker, K2tog, K1. Knit to second marker, keeping seed stitch panel in pattern, slip second marker, K1, SSK, Knit to third marker. Row 3: Knit all stitches to first marker. Knit to second marker, keeping seed stitch panel in pattern, slip second marker and knit end of row. Row 3: Knit all stitches to first marker. Knit to second marker, keeping seed stitch panel in pattern, slip second marker and knit end of row. Repeat rows 2 and 3 of the gusset until your stitch count is back to 64(72) total stitches. The beginning of your row is now reset to the original location, at the beginning of the instep. Continue knitting in seed stitch panel until your sock is 1.5" (2") shorter than desired length. Repeat rows 2 and 3 of the gusset until your stitch count is back to 64(72) total stitches. The beginning of your row is now reset to the original location, at the beginning of the instep. Continue knitting in seed stitch panel until your sock is 1.5" (2") shorter than desired length.
Begin Toe Decreases: (For Both Socks)
Row 1: K1, SSK, K26 (30), K2tog, K1, Place marker for left side. K1, SSK, K26 (30), K2tog, K1. 4 stitches decreased. Row 2: Knit all stitches. Row 3, K1, SSK, K until 3 stitches remain until left side marker, K2tog, K1, slip marker. K1, SSK, K until 3 stitches remain in row, K2tog, K1. 4 stitches decreased. Repeat rows 2 & 3 until 24 stitches remain (or fewer if you prefer a narrower toe). Graft stitches of toe together using a kitchener stitch. weave in ends and block.
