The Lady of Lorien
designed by Adrienne Fong
Clue 1
We begin with a cuff and a bit more... Size: woman's small, med, large (7, 8, 9 inch ankle)
Materials
· 100 g fingering_ wt sock yarn (sample was knit in Invictus, Unconquerable Sole 400 yds/100 g) US size 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles or size needed to knit to gauge 40 size 8/0 beads (optional) (sample used Delicas) · Small crochet hook or Oral B Super Flosser for beads · CableNeedle Stitch Markers TapestryNeedle Gauge: 8.5 sts & 12 rows/inch in stockinette, using 2.5 mm needles
Finished size for medium:
7-1/2 inches leg circumference, blocked and relaxed 7-1/4 inches foot circumference, blocked and relaxed 6-3/4 inches leg length
Notes
Row gauge is important if you wish your finished sock to be similar to the sample. When more than one number is given, the first applies to the small size, the second to the medium and the third to the large. The size of the sock can be adjusted by using a smaller or larger needle for a different gauge. To attach bead using a crochet hook: You will need a small hook that will fit through bead hole. When you reach the stitch for BEAD, slide bead onto shaft of crochet hook. With yarn held in back, slip st off needle and catch with crochet hook. Slide bead onto stitch, slip back onto left hand needle, then knit. The bead is now attached. To attach beads using Super Floss: http: //chaosvortex.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-try-beading-withdental-floss.html German Twisted Cast On: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfFadEumBak
Abbreviations:
k - knit. p - purl. PM/SM/RM - Place marker/Slip marker/Remove marker.
Instructions
Cuff: Using the German Twisted Cast-on or your favorite Cast-on, loosely cast on 58 (66, 72) stitches. Join, being careful not to twist your stitches. PM to indicate beginning of round. Work rows 1-36 (for shorter sock, work rows 13-36) of Chart A once. Chart A is worked twice per round.
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. For shorter legs, work rows 13-26 of Chart A outlined in blue. Pattern repeats for columns 3-5 and 25-27 are outlined in red.
Chart A:Small
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. For shorter legs, work rows 13-26 of Chart A outlined in blue. Pattern repeats for columns 5-7 and 27-29 are outlined in red.
ChartA:Medium
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. For shorter legs, work rows 13-26 of Chart A outlined in blue. Pattern repeats for columns 6-8 and 30-32 are outlined in red.
Chart A: Large
Clue 2
The rest of the leg..
Abbreviations:
k - knit. p - purl. p1tbl - Purl 1 stitch through back loop. PM/SM/RM - Place marker/Slip marker/Remove marker. Leg: Work rows 1-45 of Chart B once. On row 45, PM to indicate start of instep. Work 29 (33, 37) sts in pattern. PM to indicate end of instep and beginning of heel. Work 29 (33, 35) sts in pattern. Chart B is worked twice per round. Turn work. 29 (33, 37) sts instep/29 (33, 35) sts heel Heel will be worked over 29 (33, 35) sts. Place 29 (33, 37) instep stitches on holder. Heel flap is worked back and forth. Transition to heel: Row 1 (Wrong Side): p1, k0 (1, 1), p0 (1, 1) tbl, k1, p3, k1, p1tbl, k1 (1, 2), p6, k1, p6, k1 (1, 2), p1tbl, k1, p3, k1, p0 (1, 1) tbl, k0 (1, 1), p1
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. Pattern repeats for columns 3-5 and 25-27 are outlined in red.
| Legend | knit knitstitch | bead Placebeadorknit | |
| purl purlstitch | purl tbl Purlstitchthroughtheback loop | ||
| 。 | knit tbl knit stitch throughbackloop yo | ssk Sliponestitchasiftoknit, Slipanotherstitchasifto | |
| YarnOver CentralDoubleDec Slipfirstandsecondstitches togetherasiftoknit.Knit1 stitch.Pass two slipped | knit.Insertleft-hand needle intofrontofthese2stitches andknitthemtogether k2tog | ||
| stitchesover theknitstitch. pkyk Liftthethirdstitchonleft handneedleOVERthetwo stitchestoitsright;thenk1, yo,k1in the2remaining stitches. | from CN | Knittwostitchestogetheras onestitch cross2over2left/purlbg sl3 to CN,hold in front.k2, sl centerstfromCNbacktoleft handneedleandpurlit.k2 |
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. Pattern repeats for columns 5-7 and 27-29 are outlined in red.
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Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. Pattern repeats for columns 6-8 and 30-32 are outlined in red.
Chart B:Large
| Legend | knit knitstitch | bead Placebeadorknit | |
| purl purlstitch | purl tbl Purl stitch through theback loop | ||
| 。 | knit tbl knitstitch throughbackloop yo | ssk Sliponestitchasiftoknit, Slipanotherstitchasifto | |
| YarnOver CentralDoubleDec Slipfirstandsecondstitches togetherasiftoknit.Knit1 stitch.Passtwo slipped | knit.Insertleft-handneedle intofrontofthese2stitches andknitthemtogether k2tog | ||
| stitchesovertheknitstitch. pkyk Liftthethirdstitchonleft handneedleOVERthetwo stitchestoitsright;thenk1, yo,k1inthe2remaining stitches. | from CN | Knittwo stitchestogetheras onestitch cross2over2left/purlbg sl3to CN,hold in front.k2,sl centerstfromCNbacktoleft handneedleandpurlit.k2 |
Clue 3
The Heel and Gusset (Watch out! It's a surprise!)...
Heel: Heel will be worked over 29 (33, 35) sts. Place 29 (33, 37) instep stitches on holder. Heel flap is worked back and forth. Repeat rows 1-4 of Chart C until heel flap measures 2-14 inches or desired length; ending on row 1 (knit 3 instead of yo, CDD, yo) or row 3.
Charts
re read from bottom to top; right to left on odd rows and left to right on even row
Chart C (Heel Flap): Medium
| 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 3 | 2 | 1 | |||||
| 4 | V | 8 | . | 8 | ? | 8 | ? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| V | V | V | V | V | V | V | 8 | 8 | V 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | oVo | 8 | V | V | V | V | V | V | 8 | oVo | 8 | V |
ChartC (Heel Flap): Large
| 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 26 8 | 25 | 24 | 23 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
| V | 8 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | 8 | 8 | V 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | V | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | V | V | V | . | V | V | V | 8 | V | 1 |
Abbreviations:
k - knit. p - purl. RS/ws - Right side/Wrong Side. PM/SM/RM - Place marker/Slip marker/Remove marker. slip - slip 1 as if to purl, unless otherwise stated. yo - yarn-over. CDD (Central Double Decrease) - Slip first and second stitches together as if to knit. Knit 1 stitch. Pass two slipped stitches over the knit stitch. k2tog/p2tog - knit/purl 2 stitches together. ssk - slip 1 stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to knit. Insert left needle through the front loops of the two slipped stitches and knit them together.
Turn heel:
row 1 (WS): slip 1, p15 (19, 19), p2tog, p1; turn. row 2: slip 1, k4 (8, 6) ssk, k1; turn. row 3: slip 1, p5 (9, 7), p2tog, p1; turn. row 4: slip 1, k6 (10, 8), ssk, k1; turn. Continue working one more stitch until all the stitches have been worked. There should be 17 (21, 21) stitches remaining. Do not turn. Gusset: Gusset decreases are worked on the bottom of the sock. For tutorial, please see turtlegirl76's blog post here. Pick up and knit one stitch in each slipped stitch along side of heel. PM to indicate start of instep. Work 29. (33, 37) instep sts in Chart D as established. PM to indicate end of instep and new beginning of round. Pick up and knit same number of stitches along remaining side of heel. Round 1: Knit to last 12 (14, 16) sts before first instep marker, PM to indicate end of gusset. Knit to first instep marker. SM. Work 29 (33, 37) instep stitches in Chart D. SM. Round 2 (Decrease Round): K12 (14, 16). PM to indicate start of gusset. SM. ssk, knit to last 2 sts before second gusset marker, k2tog. SM. Knit to first instep marker. SM. Work instep sts in Chart D as established.SM. Round 3: Knit even to first instep marker. SM. Work instep in Chart D as established. SM. Repeat Rounds 2-3 until 56 (64, 72) stitches remain. There will be 3 sts remaining between the markers for the gusset. Remove markers for gusset. 29 (33, 37) instep sts/27 (31, 35) sole sts Note: Rows 1-25 of Chart D are worked once. You may or may not finish all the gusset decreases before you complete Chart D. Any remaining gusset decreases will be completed in Clue 4. Tutorial: turtlegirl76's tutorial: http://turtlegirl76.com/2011/07/28/tutorial-gusset-on-the-bottom/
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left.
Chart D (Instep): Small
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left.
Chart D (Instep): Medium
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left.
Chart D (Instep): Large
Clue 4
And so it ends...THE TOE (as you wish)
Abbreviations:
k-knit. PM/sM- Place marker/Slip marker. ssk- slip 1 stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to knit. Insert left needle through the front loops of the two slipped stitches and knit them together. K2tog- Knit 2 stitches together. Instep: Knit to first instep marker.\* SM. Work 29 (33, 37) instep stitches once in Chart E. PM to indicate beginning of round/end of instep. Repeat rows 19-22 (23-26, 25-28) only of Chart E on instep stitches, while knitting the sole stitches until foot measures 1-1/2 (1-3/4, 2) inches less than desired foot length.
Notes
· Rows 1-18 (1-22, 1-24) of Chart E are worked once. \*If you have not completed the gusset by the end of clue 3, then continue working the gusset decreases on the sole until 56 (64, 72) stitches remain while working Chart E on instep. There will be 3 sts remaining between the markers for the gusset. Remove markers for gusset. 29 (33, 37) instep sts/27 (31, 35) sole sts Transition to toe: Knit to first instep marker. SM. k1, ssk, knit in pattern as established to last 3 stitches before second instep marker, k2tog, k1. SM. 27 (31, 35) instep sts/27 (31, 35) sole sts
Toe:
Round 1: Knit in pattern as established. Round 2 (Decrease round): k1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches before first instep marker, k2tog, k1. SM. k1, ssk, knit across in pattern as established to last 3 stitches before second instep marker, k2tog, k1. Work rounds 1-2 until 26 (30, 34) sts remain. Work decrease round only until 18 (22, 22) sts remain. Use Kitchener stitch to graft toes. Weave in all loose ends. Option: You have the choice of either continuing the pattern down to the ends of the toes or using a plain stockinette toe. Feel free to use your favorite toe decreases.
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. Pattern repeat is outlined in red.
Chart E (Instep & Toe): Small
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. Pattern repeat is outlined in red.
Chart E (Instep & Toe): Medium
Charts
Charts are read from bottom to top; right to left. Pattern repeat is outlined in red.
Chart E (Instep & Toe): Large
