The
array of new sock constructions available today is marvelous. It's
wonderful that knitters are turning their creativity loose on
something as classic and functional as the humble sock. But every
now and then, it's fun to return to the basic form.
This construction of this sock is quite simple. It is
knit top down with a heel flap, traditional gussets, and basic
toe. But this simple form allows the intricate patterning to
shine. The front and back of the sock feature an elaborate criss
cross pattern (it's easier than it looks, and all done without
a cable needle). The front and back are separated by a charming
bit of fancy ribbing which carries on down the side of the foot
and the heel. The combination is lovely and reminds me
of intricate tile work.
If you want to make a smashing version of a classic sock, this
just might be the pattern for you.
Gray Socks Handwerks
Sock Plus 8 [100% superwash merino;
395 yd per 120g skein]; color: Smoke;
1 skein
Blue Socks Barking
Dog Yarns Sirius [100% merino; 400
yd per 100 g skein]; color: Iroquois
Moon; 1 skein
Recommended needle size [always use a needle size that
gives you the gauge listed below --
every knitter's gauge is unique] 1
set US #1/2.25mm dpns OR 1
32-inch or longer US #1/2.25mm circular
needle for magic loop OR 2
24-inch US #1/2.25mm circular needles
for two circulars method
Notions 2
stitch markers tapestry
needle
GAUGE
32 sts/46 rounds = 4 inches in
stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES [Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]
Left Twist: Bring your right needle tip behind
the first stitch on your left needle.
Knit the second stitch through the back loop, do not slip it
off the needle. Knit the first stitch as usual. Slip both stitches
off the needle.
Right Twist: Bring
your right needle tip in front of the
first stitch on your left needle. Knit
the second stitch as usual, do not
slip it off the needle. Knit the first
stitch through the back loop. Slip
both stitches off the needle.
Charts The charts for
this pattern are very large and fit on
a letter-sized page.
Click here and
print the resulting page.
DIRECTIONS
Cuff and Leg
CO 52[64, 76] sts, distribute on your needles as you prefer. Join for working
in the round, being careful not to twist. Use markers to indicate the start
and midpoint of the round.
Cuff round: Work Cuff chart twice around, working 6-stitch
repeat as indicated.
Work as established until 5 repeats of
the Cuff Chart are complete.
Leg round: Work Main Chart twice around, working 6-stitch
repeat as indicated.
Work the Main Chart until the leg reaches
the desired length. Stop after completing
row 8 of the Main Chart.
Heel Flap
The heel flap is worked on the second
half of the round.
Heel flap setup row: Work across setup row of Heel
flap chart, including the 2 increases and the decrease. 27[33,
39] sts.
Work Heel flap chart rows 1 and 2 12[15, 18] times, and work
row 1 once more. WS will be facing.
Gusset and Foot Gusset Setup Round: Pick up and
knit 14[17, 20] sts along the heel flap,
place first marker. Work across the top
of the foot following row 9 of the Main
Chart. Place second marker, pick up and
knit 14[17, 20] sts along the heel flap,
k9[10, 12].
The round now begins in the
middle of the bottom of the foot. From
now on, slip markers whenever you come
to them. 71[85, 101] sts total.
Rearrange stitches so that all instep
sts are together, if you wish.
Gusset Round 1: K until
2 sts remain before first marker,
k2tog. Work across the top of the
foot following the next row of the
Main Chart to second marker. Ssk,
k to end of round.
Gusset Round 2: K to first
marker. Work across the top of the
foot following the next row of the
Main Chart to second marker. K to
end of round.
Repeat the last two rounds 8[9,
11] more times, until 53[65, 77]
sts remain.
Final decrease round: K
until 2 sts remain before first marker,
k2tog. Work across the top of the
foot following the next row of the
Main Chart to second marker. K to
end of round. 1 sts decreased. 52[64,
76] sts remain.
Work even until sock is 2 inches
shorter than desired length. Finish
after working row 3 or row 9 of the
Main Chart.
Toe Toe round 1: K all sts. Toe round 2: K until 3
sts remain before first marker,
k2tog, k1. K1, ssk, k until 3 sts
remain before second marker, k2tog,
k1. K1, ssk, k to end of round.
Repeat these 2 rounds 3[6, 9] more
times, 36 sts remain. Work the Toe
round 2 5 more times, 16 sts
remain. K to marker.
FINISHING
Graft toes (removing markers as you do). Weave in ends. Block
if desired.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Hunter Hammersen is a knitter and perpetual
student living in Cleveland, Ohio. She
blogs here.
