Difficulty Level
Pretty darn easy--if you can knit a sock, you can make these.
Size
Women's Medium
Materials
- 2 skeins of Koigu KPPPM (I used dye code P137, Dye Lot 135 for my pair).
- Set of 4 DPNs size #1 US.
- 2 different stitch markers.
- Darning needle to weave in ends.
Directions
Cast on 60 stitches, place 20 stitches each onto three needles, join into round making sure not to twist.
Cuff
Work cuff in K3, P1 for 8 rounds.
Leg
Work in K8, P2 for 2.5 inches.
Making the Heel Flap
Work the heel flap back and forth on two needles with 32 stitches.
Row 1: Slip 1 Purlwise with yarn in front, *P to end of row*, turn over to right side.
Row 2: *Slip 1 Purlwise with yarn in back, K1; repeat to end of row*, turn over to wrong side.
Work these two rows for a total of 30 rows.
Do a 31st row as follows: P1, P2tog, *P to 3 stitches before end of row*, P2tog, P1 (leaving you with 30 stitches in which to do the Heel Turn).
Turning the Heel
Row 1 (RS): K19, ssk. Turn.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 3: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 4: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 5: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 6: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 7: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 8: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 9: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 10: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 11: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 12: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 13: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 14: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 15: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 16: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 17: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 18: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Row 19: Sl1, k8, ssk. Turn.
Row 20: Sl1, p8, p2tog. Turn.
Picking Up Gusset Stitches
Work across 10 heel flap stitches on Needle 1.
Using Needle 1, pick up 16 stitches.
Place Stitch Marker #1.
Using Needle 2, work in established pattern across 28 stitches.
Place Stitch Marker #2.
Using Needle 3, pick up 16 stitches.
Finish knitting to Stitch Marker #1.
Working Gusset Decreases
(Decrease for a total of 60 stitches.)
Note: While working gusset decreases, make sure to work sock in established pattern across the 28 instep stitches and in Stockinette the stitches on the bottom of the sock.
Rd 1:
Knit in pattern to Stitch Marker #2,
Slip Stitch Marker #2, then K1 SSK,
Knit in Stockinette Stitch to 3 stitches before Stitch Marker #1, then K2TOG, K1.
Rd 2:
Knit in established pattern.
Repeat these two rounds till there are 60 stitches remaining.
Foot
Work in pattern until sock foot measures two inches short of the total length desired.
Toe
Start toe decreases 2 inches from total length of foot. Toe is worked in Stockinette Stitch.
Rd 1:
After Stitch Marker #1--K1 SSK,
K to 3 stitches before Stitch Marker #2, then K2TOG, K1,
Slip Stitch Marker #2, then K1, SSK,
K to 3 stitches before Stitch Marker #1, then K2TOG, K1,
Rd 2: Work in Stockinette Stitch
Repeat these two rounds till you have 12 stitches left.
Finishing the Sock
Graft the 12 stitches together using Kitchener Stitch.
Weave in ends.
Block if desired.
Wear happily like a squirrel sashaying in the soft Sierra sunset light.
Oh, and since this is my first attempt at writing a pattern, please let me know if you find any boo-boos!
