Bobble Cuff Wee Tiny Sock
Materials:
Fingering weight yarn, two different contrasting colors. They will be referred to as A and B. Needles: Size 0 or 1's(2.00 or 2.25mm) double points, 2 circulars or magic loop(at least 32") Stitch marker(optional) Tapestry needle Gauge:not important
Notes:
This pattern is written as though you are using magic loop. Bobble: Work the following in the st indicated (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1); turn;sll pw, p4, turn, s1 kw, k4, turn, sl1 pw, p2 tog twice, turn, sl1 ,k2tog,psso---bobble made. Pw= purl wise kw= knit wise Rnd= round sts= stitches B or b= Bobble yf= yarn in front yb= yarn in back ssk= slip slip knit k2tog= knit 2 sts together Cuff: With color A, Cast on 24 sts. Divide as needed for needle type. Rnd 1:---P all sts. Rnd 2:---P 2, \* B in next st, p 3, \*, repeat from \* to \*, end p 1. Six bobbles. Rnd 3:---P 2, \* k 1, p 3, \* repeat from \* to \*, end with k 1. Rnds 4 to 11:---Repeat rnd 3. Rnd 12:--- Repeat rnd 2. Rnd 13:--- K.
Ankle Ribbing:
Rnd 1: With color B , k all sts. Rnd 2: \* K1, P1; repeat from \* around. Repeat round 2 until ankle ribbing is 1" tall. Next rnd: Yf, sl 1 pw, yb, sl this st back to left-hand needle; turn; yb, k around. Note: The direction of the knitting has changed. Turn the sock inside out and fold the cuff down, allowing the right side to show. Do this when done with sock. Knit 4 rounds. Heel: Uses a sl 1, k1 heel. Use 12 sts for the heel flap.
Heel Flap
Row 1:(wrong side, ready to purl). Sl 1 pw, p across. Turn. Row 2:(right side), sl 1 kw, \* k 1, sl 1 pw, rep from to last st, k. Turn. Repeat rows 1 and 2 , 10 times more, Turn ready to work a right side row.
Heel Turn;
Row 1: Sl 1 pw, p 7, p2tog, turn. Row 2: S1 1 kw, k 4, ssk, turn. Row 3: Sl 1 pw, p 4, p2tog, turn. Row 4: Sl 1 kw, k 4, ssk, turn. Row 5: Sl 1 pw, p 4, p2tog, turn. Row 6: S1 1 kw, k 4, ssk. Your are now ready to pick up the gusset sts. T sts on needle. The start of the round will start in the center of these 6 sts.(\*Hint: place a marker between the 3rd and 4th sts to mark the center). Gussets: You will need to pick up 8 st(7 sts + one in the gusset corner) on each side of the heel flap, use the slipped sts of the heel to do so. Pick up 1 st in each of the sl sts of the heel flap, plus one in the gusset corner, k across the instep sts, and pick up 1 st in the gusset corner and 1 st in each of the sl sts of the heel flap. You are now ready to k in the round again. Knit 1 rnd plain, but knit the picked up sts through the back loop to prevent holes. Gusset Decreases: Remember the round Starts in the center of the heel.\* See hint above. Rnd 1: Starting from center of heel k 8, k2tog, k1, k instep sts(12), k 1, ssk, k8(back at center of heel). Rnd 2: K all sts. il you are back to 12 sts on heel/gusset sts and 12 on instep for a total of 24 st: Foot: Knit til foot is 1 3% inches long from back of heel. Toe Decreases: I like to start my decreases on the instep(little toe side). Rnd 1:\* K 1, ssk, k ti 3 sts left, k2tog, k1,\*, repeat for instep from \* to\*. Rnd 2: k all stitches. Rnd 3 & 4: Repeat rnd 1. 6 sts left. Now you can graft the toe closed or you can do rnd one again. It is up to you as to how many sts you graft together Weave in and trim ends and admire all your hard work Designed by: Alice Bowen October 28, 2011
