Mirkwood Clue 2
a pattern by Rebecca wilder A knit-a-long to commemorate the ending of the J.R. Tolkien movies. "for not all who wander are lost" . the dwarves and Bibo wandered through the erie forest of
MIRKWOOD
Just as Bilbo discovered adventures along his journey so I willrelease clues for this sock weekly throughout the month of February. I hope you enjoy the pattern and the adventure! Finished Foot Circumferences: Small (7-1/2-8"), Medium (8-1/2-9") and Large (9-1/2-10")
Yarn Fingering weight (Super Fine #1), 400 yds Needles U.S. Size 1 (2.25mm): circular (cir) or double point needles or adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge
Directions for the Right Sock:
RIGHT SOCK STITCH GUIDE
C6F - Slip 3 sts to cable needle, hold in front. Knit next 3 sts then knit 3 sts from cableneedle.
If you haven't already done so, place markers on either side of the cable pattern. This will make it easier to soar through the pattern.
Right LEG
Continuing with the cable pattern, knit two more repeats of the LEG PATTERN. At this point you may find it easier to just work from the chart since all other stitches are in stockinette. Work rnds 1-18 of LEG PATTERN as follows TWICE: RND 1: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 2: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 3: K2, p2, C6F, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 4: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 5: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 6: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 7: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 8: K2, p2, C6F, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 9: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end. RND 10: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 11: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 12: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 13: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 14: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 15: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 16: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 17: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 18: K2, p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd
Directions for the Left Sock:
LEFT SOCK STITCH GUIDE
C6B - Slip 3 sts to cable needle, hold in back. Knit next 3 sts then knit 3 sts from cable needle.
| Key: | |
| Cable6Back c6b | |
| （RS)SI3toback,k3,k3stsfromcn (WS)SI3tofront,p3,p3stsfromcn | |
| Knit k (RS)Knit (WS)Purl Purl D (RS)Purl (WS)Knit | |
Left LEG Continuing with the cable pattern, knit two more repeats of the LEG PATTERN. At this point you may find it easier to just work from the chart since all other stitches are in stockinette. Work rnds 1-18 of LEG PATTERN as followsTWICE: RND 1: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 2: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 3: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, C6B, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 4: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 5: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 6: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 7: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 8: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, C6B, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 9: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 10: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit t0 end of rnd. RND 11: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 12: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 13: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 14: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 16: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 17: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. RND 18: Knit 16 (20, 24), p2, k6, p2, knit to end of rnd. THAT'S IT FOR THIS WEEK. Happy Knitting! Stay tuned for the next clues. Clue 3 released 2/13 Clue 4 released 2/20
