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. |
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photos: Brian Glenn and Hunter Hammersen |
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS |
MATERIALS Gray Socks Blue Socks
Notions |
GAUGE |
32 sts/46 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch |
PATTERN NOTES |
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. |
Charts |
DIRECTIONS 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. Leg round: Work Main Chart twice around, working 6-stitch
repeat as indicated. Heel Flap 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. Heel Turn For Medium and Large ONLY: For Large ONLY:
Gusset and Foot 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. Toe 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. |
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FINISHING |
ABOUT THE DESIGNER |
Hunter Hammersen is a knitter and perpetual
student living in Cleveland, Ohio. She
blogs here. |
Pattern & images © 2011 Hunter Hammersen. Contact Hunter |