INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
28 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
Socks Cast on 28 (32-36-40) sts loosely. Divide over 3 needles; 9/10/9 (11/10/11-12/12/1213/14/13) sts. Join for working in rnd, placing marker on first st. 1st rnd: *K2. P2. Rep from * around. Rep last rnd until work from beg measures 2½ (3-3½-4)" [6 (7.5-9-10) cm]. Next rnd: Knit.
Divide for heel: Knit 5 (5-6-7) sts off 1st needle onto end of 3rd needle. 14 (16-18-20) sts for heel. Divide rem 14 (16-18-20) sts over 2 needles and leave for instep. Next row: (WS). *Sl1P. P1. Rep from * to end of row. Next row: Sl1P. Knit to end of row. Rep last 2 rows until heel measures 1 (11-1¼)" [2.5 (2.5-2.5-3) cm] ending with a WS row.
MATERIALS
Set of four size U.S. 3 (3.25 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Beg = Beginning Cont = Continue K = Knit K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together P = Purl P2tog = Purl 2 stitches together Rem = Remaining Rep = Repeat Rnd = Round(s)
RS = Right side Sl1p = Slip next stitch purlwise Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together. St(s) = Stitche(s) Tog = Together WS = Wrong side
All sizes: Next row: Knit. Shape Instep: (RS). Pick up and knit 8 (8-10-10) sts along left side of Heel. With second needle, knit across 14 (16-18-20) sts for instep. With third needle, pick up and knit 8 (8-10-10) sts along right side of Heel. Knit first 4 (5-5-6) sts from heel onto end of third needle. Slip rem 4 (5-5-6) sts from Heel onto beg of first needle. 38 (42-4852) sts are now divided as 12 (13-15-16) sts on 1st needle, 14 (16-18-20) sts on 2nd needle and 12 (13-15-16) sts on 3rd needle. 1st rnd: 1st needle: Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 2nd needle: Knit. 3rd needle: K2. ssk. Knit to end of needle. 2nd rnd: Knit. Rep last 2 rnds until there are 28 (32-3640) sts divided as 7 (8-9-10) sts on 1st needle, 14 (16-18-20) sts on 2nd needle and 7 (8-9-10) sts on 3rd needle. Cont even until foot from picked up sts at Heel measures 1½ (2-2½-3)" [4 (5-6-7.5) cm]. Shape toe: 1st rnd: 1st needle: Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd needle: K1. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 3rd needle: K1. ssk. Knit to end of needle. 2nd rnd: Knit. Rep last 2 rnds until there are 12 (12-12-13)sts. Knit sts of 1st needle onto end of 3rd needle. Break yarn, leaving an end 8" [20.5 cm] long. Graft 2 sets of 6 (6-6-8) sts tog.