A Piece of the Puzzle
Designed by Adrienne Fong
I was asked by a dear friend to design a sock for autism.The symbol for autism is a puzzle piece. Autism affects 1 in 110 children. All proceeds from the sale of this pattern will be donated to the HollyRod Foundation which provides support to children with autism and their families Sizes: Adult med-8" (lrg-9") ankle
Materials
100 gm fingering wt yarn (Main Color) 50 gm fingering wt yarn (Contrasting Color) US size 1.5 (2.5 mm) and US size 2 (2.75mm) needles (or size needed to knit to gauge) Stitch markers Tapestry needle
Gauge
8.5 sts & 12 rows/inch in stockinette (2.5mm needles) 8 sts/inch in Puzzle Mosaic pattern (2.75mm needles)
Abbreviations
sl 1 - slip 1 as if to purl, unless otherwise stated. k2tog/p2tog - knit/purl 2 stitches together pm - place marker 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 wyib -withyarn inback
Notes
When more than one number is given, the first applies to the medium size, the second to the large. Mosaic knitting looks complicated but is actually very easy. You will be working with only one color at a time. You will always pick up the new color from underneath. Most mosaic pattens tend to pull the fabric tighter. You may want to use a needle one size larger than your regular needle to knit the mosaic pattern for the foot. Swatching is highly recommended. The color changes are centered at the back of the sock to be less noticeable. The size of the sock can be adjusted by using a smaller or larger needle for a different gauge. For a small size, knit the medium instructions using a Us 1.5 (2.5mm) needle for the mosaic pattern, and a US 1 (2.25mm) needle for the rest of the sock.
Instructions
Cuff: Using 2.5mm needles and MC, loosely cast on 64 (72) sts. Join, being careful not to twist the stitches. k2p2 ribbing for 14 rounds. Knit one round, while evenly decreasing by 4 (0) sts. [60 (72) sts] Leg: Using 2.75mm needles, work rounds 1-28 of Puzzle Mosaic pattern once. Work rounds 1-27 one more time. Cut CC, leaving end long enough to weave in. Using MC and 2.5 mm needles, knit one round, while evenly increasing by 4 (0) sts. [64 (72) sts] Option 2 for leg: For a smaller band of color, work rounds 1-27 of Puzzle Mosaic pattern one time. Cut CC, leaving end long enough to weave in. Using MC and 2.5 mm needles, knit one round, while evenly increasing by 4 (0) sts. [64 (72) sts] Continue to knit even until leg measures 6 inches or desired length. Knit 16 (18) sts. Place next 31 (35) sts onto holder for instep. Turn sock and begin heel flap.
Puzzle Mosaic knit with Regia Black (MC) and Regia Papagel #5047 (CC) Heel: There are two options for the heel flap: an EOP heel OR an Intarsia heel. Both heels are worked over 33 (37) sts. Heel flap is worked back and forth. row 1 (wrong side): slip 1, K1, P29 (33), K2. Turn. row 2: slip 1, K1, \*K1, slip 1; repeat from \* to last 3 sts, K3. Turn. row 3: slip 1, K1, P29, (33), K2. Turn. row 4: slip 1, K2, \*K1, slip 1; repeat from \* to last 4 sts, K4. Turn. Repeat rows 1-4 until heel flap is 2 1/2 inches or desired length; ending on row 2 or 4. Do not cut MC. Using CC, work heel turn. Intarsia Heel Flap (see chart at end of pattern): Work rows 1-27 once. Repeat rows 26-27 only until heel flap measures 2 1/2 inches or desired length, ending on row 27. Do not cut MC. Using CC, work heel turn.
Turn heel: Row 1 (WS): slip 1, P18 (20), 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 stitches have been worked. Cut CC; leaving end long enough to weave in. Mark center of heel turn for beginning of round. Using MC, begin gusset. Gusset: Pick up and knit 1 st in each slipped stitch along side of heel. Place marker for gusset. Knit across instep stitches. Place marker for gusset. Pick up and knit same number of stitches along remaining side of heel. Round 1 (decrease round): Knit to last 3 stitches before marker (gusset), k2tog, k1. Knit instep sts. Slip marker, k1, ssk, knit to end of round. Round 2: Knit around. Repeat these two rounds until 64 (72) sts remain. [31 (35) sts instep/33 (37) sts sole] Foot: Continue to knit even until foot measures about 1 1/2 (1 3/4) inches less than desired foot length. Set-up for toe: Knit across sole stitches to one stitch before first instep marker. Move one stitch from the sole to the instep. PM to indicate new start of instep. Knit 32 (36) sts. PM to indicate end of instep. Knit one round even; then begin toe. [32 (36) sts instep/32 (36) sts sole]
Toe:
Round 1 (Decrease Round): Slip marker, K1, SSK, knit across to last 3 stitches before second marker, K2tog, K1. Slip marker, K1, SSK, knit across to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1. Round 2: K Work these 2 rounds until 32 (36) sts remain. Then work decrease round only until 20 sts remain. Use Kitchener stitch to close toe. Two Color Toe (optional): Cut MC, leaving end long enough to weave in. Using 2.5 mm needles & CC; work toe as above until 9 rounds remain on toe. Cut CC, leaving end long enough to weave in. Using MC, knit remaining toe decreases as above. Use Kitchener stitch to close toe. Special thanks to Meagheen Ryan for designing the puzzle piece heel and to Angie Kachelmeier for test knitting and for knitting the model! Puzzle Mosaic Stitch: multiple of 12 Rnds 1-2 (CC): K4, slip 3, K5 Rnd 3 (MC): [K1, slip 1] twice, K3, [slip 1, K1] twice, slip 1 Rnd 4 (MC): [P1, slip 1] twice, K3, [slip 1, P1] twice, slip 1 Rnds 5-6 (CC): K4, slip 3, K5 Rnd 7-8 (MC): slip 1, K9, slip 2 Rnd 9 (CC): [K1, slip 1] 5 times, k2 Rnd 10 (CC): K1, [slip 1, P1] 4 times, slip 1, K2 Rnd 11-12 (MC): slip 1, K9, slip 2 Rnds 13-14 (CC): K Rnds 15-16 (MC): K4, slip 3,K 5 Rnd 17(CC): [K1, slip 1] twice, K3, [slip 1, K1] twice, slip 1 Rnd 18 (CC): [P1, slip 1] twice, K3, [slip 1, P1] twice, slip 1 Rnd 19-20 (MC): K4, slip 3, K5 Rnds 21-22 (CC): slip 1, K9, slip 2 Rnd 23 (MC): [K1, slip 1] 5 times, k2 Rnd 24 (MC): K1, [slip 1, P1] 4 times, slip 1, K2 Rnds 25-26 (CC): slip 1, K9, slip 2 Rnds 27-28 (MC): K Repeat rounds 1-28 for pattern.
note: The block to the right of the row number indicates the yarn in use "APieceof thePuzzle" Copyright 2010 Adrienne Fong. All Rights Reserved. For personal, non-commercial use only. You may copy instructions and charts for personal use only. http://bellybuttonknits.blogspot.com
Chart for Intarsia Heel Flap:
Work heel flap for the appropriate size. Chart is read from bottom to top; right to left on odd rows and left to right on even rows. Work rows 1-27 once. Repeat rows 26-27 only until heel flap measures 2 1/2 inches or desired length, ending on row 27.
