SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X Finished Foot Circumference: 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10) in. (21.6 (23, 24, 25.5) cm) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Keep your feet warm and your toes free! These stirrup socks are also known as yoga or pedicure socks. Note: This pattern requires knowledge of the crochet slip stitch.
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Stirrup Socks
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 sts in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
K1, p1 Rib (over even number of sts)
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for K1, p1 Rib.
SOCKS
Cast on 38 (40, 44, 46) sts.
Rows 1–6: Work in k1, p1 Rib.
Next Rows: Work even in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 2 in. (5 cm).
Shape Heel Slit
Row 1: Bind off 19 (20, 22, 23) sts, knit to end – 19 (20, 22, 23) sts at end of row.
Row 2: Purl to end then cast on 19 (20, 22, 23) sts – 38 (40, 44, 46) sts at end of row.
Work even in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 3-1/2 in. (9 cm) then work in k1, p1 Rib for 5 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew seam. With crochet hook and WS facing, join yarn with sl st at heel slit. Work single crochet evenly spaced around heel slit. Weave in ends.
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I Love making these. I use magic loop method, so I don't have to seam, and also put two rows of rib stitch around the heel to avoid the crochet I don't know how to do.
Others said these were too big, so I started with a size 8 needle. Very loose. Next air was with a 7. Still loose, but not so bad. Last pair was with a size 6 needle. They fit my size 9 feet perfectly.
I should also say, that I used a German Cast On and made them from the top down so they would fit a larger calf and ankle. Even with a loose bind off, you still get a tighter edge on cast off.
With the Vanna's Choice yarn, size 6 needle seems to be the way to go. With the Amazing yarn, a size 7 needle works best for my feet.
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