Moonchild
aka The Sockformerly known as It's a Mystery Sock KAL designed by Adrienne Fong Like the Child Empress of Fantasia (The Neverending. Story), the sock needed to be named. Bastian shouted her name out,“MOONCHILD."
Sock knit with Crystal Palace Yarns Panda Wool (Ultramarine) shown with “I'm So Jazzed" Heel and “Fancy Toe" Size: Woman's medium ( $8^{\circ}$ ankle) / large (9' ankle) Materials: 100 gm fingering wt yarn (see note if using Crystal Palace Yarns or other low yardage brands) US size 1.5 needles $\left(2.5\mathrm{mm}\right)$ or size to get gauge Size 8/o beads (optional) Stitch Markers Tapestry Needle Gauge: 8 sts and 11 rows/inch in stockinette Abbreviations: PM - place marker slip - slip 1 as if to purl, unless otherwise stated tbi - through back ioop yo - yarn-over k2tog/p2tog - knit/purl 2 stitches together ssk - slip 1 stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to purl. Insert left needle through the front loops of the two slipped stitches and knit them together sl1k2p (sl1 k2tog psso)- slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over. M1: Make one by lifting strand in between stitch just worked and the next stitch from the front to the back with left hand needle; then knitting through the back loop. Color 9 (3 solid pyramids) - worked over the 3 marked sts. Lift the third stitch on left hand needle OVER the two stitches to its right; then k1, yo, k1. Color 11 $(<)$ : see chart notes or written instructions for Round 20 of Pattern Stitch for Leg for explanation. Finished measurements for medium size: $7\,3/4"$ leg (blocked and relaxed) $\mathrm{7\,\mathbf{1}/2"}$ foot (blocked and relaxed) 6 1/2" leg length
Notes:
When two numbers are given, the first applies to medium size and the second to the large size. If you are using Panda Wool or another yarn with similar lesser yardage, you may need 3 balls of yarn for the LARGE size socks For a woman's size small, it is recommended that you knit the medium size using needles one size smaller . The size of the sock can be adjusted by using a needle ONE size smaller or larger. Unless you are very experienced, knitting 2 at time on 2 circs or on magic loop is not recommended. If you want a little sparkle to your socks, beads may be added on rounds 2 (? maybe), 4, 6 in column 6 instead of the kitbl and then rounds 8 (maybe?), 10, & 12 in column 1 instead of the kitbl. I would use size 8/o beads.
Cuff:
Using the German twisted cast on, loosely cast on 60 (70) sts. Join, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place marker to indicate beginning of round. [Knit one round, purl one round] twice. Knit one more round. Work rounds 1-4 of Pattern Stitch for Cuff twice. Work round 1 once more.
Work rounds 1-32 of Pattern for Leg once. Work rounds 1-31 of Pattern for Leg once more.
Set-up for the heel flap: Medium: PM to indicate start of heel flap. Work 31 sts in pattern as established. PM to indicate start of instep. Work 29 sts in pattern as established. 29 instep sts/31 heel flap sts. Large: kitbl, p1; PM to indicate start of heel flap. Work 37 sts in pattern as established. PM to indicate start of instep. Work 33 sts in pattern as established. (Note: the FIRST 2 sts of the round are now the LAST 2 sts of the round.) 33 instep sts/37 heel flap sts. Heel Flap: You have a choice between 3 different heelflaps. Heel will be worked over 31 (37) sts. Place 29 (33) instep stitches on holder. Heel flap is worked back and forth. Work the heel flap of your choice. Plain and Simple: all sizes Row 1 (Right Side): slip 1, p1, \*slip 1, k1; repeat from \* to last 3 sts, ending with slip 1, p1, k1. Row 2: Slip 1, k1, purl across to last 2 sts, ending with k1, p1. Repeat rows 1-2 until heel flap measures 2 3/8 inches or desired length, ending on row 1. Repeat rows 1-2 until heel flap measures 2 3/8 inches or desired length, ending on row 1. Just a Little Bit Fancy: Repeat rows 1-4 of Just a Little Bit Fancy for appropriate size until heel flap measures 2 3/8 inches or desired length, ending on row 3. If heel flap is not long enough, work only rows $2^{-3}$ until desired length, ending on row 3.
I'm So Jazzed:
Work rows 1-26 of I'm So Jazzed once. Work rows 23-26 only until heel flap measures $2\,3/8$ inches or desired length, ending on row 23. If heel flap is not long enough, work only rows 23-24 until desired length, ending on row 23.
Turn Heel:
Row 1 (wrong side): slip 1, p17 (21), p2tog, p1, turn Row 2: slip 1, k6 (9), ssk, ki, turn Row 3: slip 1, p7 (10), p2tog, p1, turn Row 4: slip 1, k8 (11), ssk, k1, turn Continue working one more stitch until all the stitches have been worked. You should end on a knit row with 19 (23) stitches remaining. Do not turn work. Begin gusset. Gusset: Pick up and knit one stitch in each slipped stitch along side of heel. PM to indicate start of instep. Knit 29 (33) instep stitches in Pattern Stitch for Instep. PM to indicate end of instep. Pick up and knit same number of stitches along remaining side of heel. Knit 10 (12) stitches and PM to indicate beginning of the round at center of heel. Round 1 (decrease round): Knit to last 2 stitches before first instep marker, k2tog. Work 29 (33) instep stitches in pattern as established. Slip marker, ssk, knit to end of round. Round 2: Knit around as established (pattern stitches on instep and stockinette on sole). Repeat these two rounds until 62 (70) stitches remain. 29 (33) instep sts/33 (37) sole sts After gusset is finished, readjust stitches as follows: Knit to last stitch before first instep marker. PM to indicate new start of instep. Knit 1, work 29 (33) instep stitches in pattern as established. Remove marker, knit 1. PM to indicate end of instep. Knit to end of round. 31 (35) instep sts/31 (35) sole sts. Note: you have the option of having the instep motif end either for a fancy instep or a fancy toe. These directions will have the pattern end a bit before the toe decreases. You can adjust this per your own tastes. Foot: Knit to first instep marker. K1, work 29 (33) instep sts in pattern stitch for instep as established, k1. Knit sole stitches in stockinette. knit even until foot is $_1\,^{3}\!/\!4$ (2) inches less than desired foot length. Begin toe.
Fancy Toe:
Continue working as established (pattern stitches for instep on instep and stockinette on the sole) until foot measures approximately 2 3/4 (3) inches less than desired foot length, ending on round 4 of pattern stitch. Note: if your row gauge is different than given, you may need to change when you start the “fancy" toe. There are 38 rows (28 rounds for motif $\dotplus$ 10plain rounds) from the start of the toe motif to the end of the sock. You will need to figure out many inches your $38$ rows equal. You will start your toe motif that many inches less than your desired foot length. Knit to first instep marker. K1, work rounds 1-28 of Instep/Toe Motif once on 29 (33) instep stitches, k1. Work stockinette on sole. At the same time, when foot is $_1\,\%$ (2) inches less than desired foot length, begin toe. Toe: Second instep marker indicates new beginning of round. Decrease round: Slip marker, k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts before first instep marker, k2tog, k1. Slip marker, k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts before second instep marker, k2tog, kl. Work decrease round once, knit 3 rounds even. [Work decrease round once, knit 2 rounds even] twice. [Work decrease round once, knit 1 round even] 3 times. Work decrease round only until 22 sts remain. Use Kitchener st. to graft toes.
Fancy Instep:
Continue working as established (pattern stitch for instep on instep and stockinette on the sole) until foot measures approximately 5 to $5\,1/2$ inches less than desired foot length, ending on round 4 of pattern stitch. Knit to first instep marker. K1, work rounds 1-28 of Instep/Toe Motif pattern once on 29 (33) instep stitches, k1. Work stockinette on sole. After pattern for the Instep/Toe Motif is completed, Special thanks toDebi Wods for profreading the writen instructions. If there are any mistakes, you can blame her! )
Notes: "Color 9" : Lift the third stitch on left hand needle OvER the two stitches to its right; then k1, $^{\circ0,}$ k1.
"COLOR11 $(<)^{\ast}$ : knit this stitch except when it is the last stitch of round.On last repeat of pattern: K3, p1, k3, p1, k1, pm to indicate new beginning of round. Last stitch remaining willnow become new FIRST stitch of next round. Copyright 2009 Adrienne Fong. All Rights Reserved. For personal, non-commercial use only.
Heel Flap Charts
Just a Little Bit (Medium)
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I'm So Jazzed (Medium)
Notes: "Color 9": Lift the third stitch on left hand needle OvER the two stitches toits right; then k1, yo, k1.
Instep (medium)
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Instep/Toe Motif Chart
Foot/Toe (medium)
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Heel Flap Charts
Just a Little Bit (Large)
I'm so Jazzed (Large)
Notes: "Color 9 wrkd ove sts): Lift3rd stith onlet han neeever the 2 sts toits right; then k, y, k.
Instep (Large)
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Instep/Toe Motif Chart
Foot/Toe (large)
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