Ilima
designed by Adrienne Fong "Ilima" is known as the "Flower of Oahu" and resembles a smallhibiscus. The lacy cables of this sock are reminiscent of leis made from these blossoms. Enjoy a little of the Aloha spirit as you knit "Ilima."
Shown in Meilenweit Solo #5250 (459 yds/100 gm) Size: woman's small, med, large (7", 8", 9" ankle)
Materials
100 gm light fingering wt sock yarn US size 1.5 (2.5mm) and US size 2 (2.75mm) needles or to knit to gauge Cable Needle Stitch Markers TapestryNeedle Gauge: 8.5 sts & 12 rows/inch in stockinette, using 2.5mm needles
Finished size for medium:
7 3/4" leg circumference, blocked and relaxed 7 1/2" foot circumference, blocked and relaxed 6 1/4" leg length
Notes
When more than one number is given, the first applies to the small size, the second to the medium, and the last to the large. The size of the sock can be adjusted by using a smaller or larger needle for a different gauge.
Abbreviations
sl- slip as if to purl, unless otherwise noted. c2 over 2, left (c2/2L) - Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold in front. K2, then k2 from cable needle. c2 over 2, right (c2/2R) - Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold in back. K2, then k2 from cable needle. yo- yarn-over. c3 over 3, left (c3/3L)- Slip 3 sts onto cable needle, hold in front. K3, then k3 from cable needle. c3 over 3, right (c3/3R) - Slip 3 sts onto cable needle, hold in back. K3, then k3 from cable needle. 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. sl 1 k2 psso (sk2p) - Slip 1 st, knit 2 sts together, pass slipped stitch over. PM- place marker. wyif - with yarn in front. [ ]: work group of stitches between brackets for specified number of times.
Instructions
Cuff: Using 2.75mm needles, loosely cast on 64 (72, 80) stitches. Join, being careful not to twist your stitches. Place marker to indicate beginning of round. Work rounds 1- 4 of Cuff (Chart A) four times. Chart is worked 4 times per round. -up for leg: [k15 (15, 17), p1 (3, 3)] 4 t
Leg:
Small and Medium: Work rows 1-10 of Leg (Chart B) for a total of 5 repeats. Work rows 1- 9 once more (or knit to desired length, ending on row 9). Large: Work rows 1-12 of Leg (Chart B) for a total of 4 repeats. Work rows 1-11 once more (or knit to desired length, ending on row 11). Note: Chart is worked 4 times per round. Set-up for heel and to center pattern over instep. K3, ssk, k2 (2, 3), PM to indicate start of instep, k8 (8, 9), p1 (3, 3), k15 (15, 17), p1 (3, 3), k8 (8, 9), PM to indicate end of instep, k2 (2, 3), k2tog, k3, p1 (3, 3), k3, ssk, k5 (5, 7), k2tog, k3, p1 (3, 3), k6 (6, 7). 33 (37, 41) instep sts/27 (31, 35) heel sts Note: Change to 2.5mm needles for the heel and foot. Heel: heel will be worked over 27 (31, 35) sts. Place remaining 33 (37, 41) sts on a holder for instep. Heel flap is worked back and forth. R1 (WS): slip 1 wyif, p5, k1 (3), p13, k1 (3), p6 R2 (RS): [slip 1, k1] 3 times, p1 (3), [k1, slip 1] 6 times, k1, p1 (3), [k1, slip 1] twice, k2 R3: slip 1 wyif, p5, k1 (3), p13, k1 (3), p6 R4: [slip 1, k2] twice, p1 (3), k2, [slip 1, k1] 5 times, k1, p1 (3), k2, slip 1, k3
Large Heel:
R1 (WS): slip 1 wyif, p6, k3, p15, k3, p7 R2 (RS): [slip 1, k1] 3 times, k1, p3, [k1, slip 1] 7 times, k1, p3, [k1, slip 1] 3 times, k1 R3: slip 1 wyif, p6, k3, p15, k3, p7 R4: slip 1, k2, [slip 1, k1] twice, p3, k2, [slip 1, k1] 6 times, k1, p3, k2, [slip 1, k1] twice, k1 Repeat rows 1-4 until heel flap measures 2 1/4 inches or desired length, ending on row 2 or 4.
Turn Heel:
Row 1 (WS): slip 1, p15 (17, 19), p2tog, p1, turn. Row 2: slip 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn. Row 3: slip 1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 4: slip 1, k8, ssk, k1, turn. Continue working one more stitch until all the stitches have been worked. You should end on a knit row with 17 (19, 21) sts remaining. Do not turn work.Begin gusset. Gusset: Using an extra needle, pick up the "front loop" of each slipped stitch along side of heel. Knit each "picked up" stitch through the back (twisting the stitch).PM to indicate start of instep. Knit 33 (37, 41) stitches in Instep Pattern (Chart C). PM to indicate end of instep. Using an extra needle, pick up the "front loop" of the same number of stitches along remaining side of heel and knit each "picked up" stitch through the back. Knit 9 (10, 11) stitches and place marker. The beginning of the round is now the middle of the heel.
Gusset decreases:
Round 1 (decrease round): Knit to last 3 stitches before first instep marker, k2tog, k1. Slip marker, work 33 (37, 41) sts in established instep pattern. Slip marker, k1, ssk, knit to end of round. Round 2: Knit around as established (pattern on instep and stockinette on the sole). Repeat these two rounds until 62 (70, 78) stitches remain. 33 (37, 41) instep sts/29 (33, 37) sole sts Foot: Continue working as established until foot measures approximately 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 inches less than desired foot length; ending on row 10 (10, 12) of instep chart. Work rows 1-8 for small and medium (rows 1-10 for large) of Chart D once; repeat row 8 (8, 10) until foot measures appropriately13/4incheslessthandesiredfoot length. 29 (33, 37) instep sts/29 (33, 37) sole sts Set-up for toe: Knit to first instep marker. Slip marker. Knit across instep sts in established pattern to second marker. PM to indicate new beginning of round.
Toe:
Round 1 (Decrease round): k1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches before first instep marker, k2tog, k1. Slip marker, k1, ssk, knit across in established pattern to last 3 stitches before second instep marker, k2tog, k1. Round 2: knit around as established (pattern on instep and stockinette on sole). Work rounds 1-2 until 30 (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.
Charts
Charts are read bottom to top, right to left Chart A: Cuff (Small)
| 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
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| 1 |
Chart B: Leg (Small)
| Legend: |
| knit MK c2over2left |
| MNNR |
| c2over2right D purl |
| yo |
| ssk |
| k2tog |
| sl1k2tog psso |
| c3over3left |
| c3over3right |
Chart C:Instep (Small)
| 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 2120 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 11 | 10 OY | 8 | 7 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
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| 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| g | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | o | 0 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0 | o | 0 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 。 | 0 | 1 |
Chart D: Toe (Small)
| 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 | ||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Charts
Charts are read bottom to top, right to left
Chart B: Leg (Medium)
| Legend: |
| knit |
| c2over2left |
| MNNR c2over2right |
| purl 回 |
| yo |
| ssk |
| k2tog |
| M sl1k2tog psso |
| c3over3left |
| c3 over 3right |
Chart C:Instep (Medium)
| 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 10 | 8 | 7 | O | 5 4 | 3 | 2 | |||||
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| 0 | o | o | 0 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| o | o | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 |
Chart D: Toe (Medium)
| 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 2928 | 82726 | 25 | 24 423 | 2221 | 20 | 19 | 18 17 | 16151413 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4321 | |||||||||||
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Charts
Charts are read bottom to top, right to left
Chart B: Leg (Large)
| Legend: |
| knit |
| MZNN c2over2left |
| MNNR c2 over2right |
| purl |
| yo |
| ssk |
| k2tog |
| sl1k2tog psso |
| c3over3left |
| c3 over 3right |
Chart C: Instep (Large)
| 31 | 30 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| o | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0 | o | 0 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | o | o | 6 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| o | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chart D: Toe (Large)
| 17 16 | 15 | 1413 | 12 | 11 10 | OY | 8 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0 | o | 0 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0 | o | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Written Instructions
Chart A: Cuff multiple of 16 (18, 20) R1 (RS): k4, p2 (2,3), k3, p2 (2,3), k4, p1 (3, 3) R2: k4, p2 (2,3), k3, p2 (2,3), k4, p1 (3, 3) R3:c2/2L, p2 (2,3), k3, p2 (2,3), c2/2R, p1 (3, 3) R4: k4, p2 (2,3), k3, p2 (2,3), k4, p1 (3, 3) Repeat rows 1-4 for pattern. Chart B for Small (Medium): Leg multiple of 16 (18) R1: yo, k3, ssk, k5, k2tog, k3, yo, p1 (3) R2:k15, p1 (3) R3: k1, yo, k3, ssk, k3, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, p1 (3) R4:k15, p1 (3) R5: k2, yo, k3, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k2, p1 (3) R6: k15, p1 (3) R7: k3, yo, k3, sl1 k2tog psso, k3, yo, k3, p1 (3) R8: k15, p1 (3) R9: c3/3L, k3, c3/3R, p1 (3) R10: k15, p1 (3) Repeat rows 1-10 for pattern. Chart B for Large: Leg multiple of 20 R1 (RS): yo, k3, ssk, k7, k2tog, k3, yo, p3 R2:k17, p3 R3: k1, yo, k3, ssk, k5, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, p3 R4: k17, p3 R5: k2, yo, k3, ssk, k3, k2tog, k3, yo, k2, p3 R6: k17, p3 R7: k3, yo, k3, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k3, p3 R8: k17, p3 R9: k4, yo, k3, sl1 k2tog psso, k3, yo, k4, p3 R10: k17, p3 R11: c3/3L, k5, c3/3R, p3 R12:k17, p3 Repeat rows 1-12 for pattern.
