To fit average size woman’s foot. For larger size foot, use larger size knitting needles or crochet hook. The length of the leg can be made longer by knitting or crocheting the leg
section an inch or two longer. In the crocheted sock, the length of the foot can also be increased, making sure the top and bottom of the foot are the same length.
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Additional Materials Note: To change sock size use other sizes of dpns' (Size 7 (4.5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm) for larger size) .
Joan's Socks
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
For smaller size: 18 sts + 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with smaller needles and double strand.
For larger size: 16 sts + 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with larger needles and double strand. 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:
skp Slip 1 st, k 1 st, pass slip st over
NOTES:
Work with two strands of yarn held together throughout.
SOCKS (Make 2)
Ribbing
With smaller dpns, cast on 32 sts (divided as foll: 10 sts on Needle #1, 12 sts on Needle #2, 10 sts on Needle #3). Join, work around in k1, p1 rib for 12 rnds.
Leg
Change to larger dpns. Work in St st (k every rnd) until piece measures 6 inches.
Heel Next rnd
K8, put rem sts on Needle #2, turn. Next row Slip 1, p7 plus 8 more sts from Needle #3. Divide instep sts evenly on 2 dpns to be worked later. Work heel flap in St st for about 2½ inches, always slipping first st of each row, ending with a RS row. Note You should have 7 loops along the sides (1 loop for every 2 rows).
Turn heel
Next row
Slip 1, p8, p2tog, p1, turn. Next row Slip 1, k3, skp, k1, turn. Next row Slip 1, p4, p2tog, p1, turn. Next row Slip 1, k5, skp, k1, turn. Next row Slip 1, p6, p2tog, p1, turn. Next row Slip 1, k7, skp, k1, DO NOT TURN-10 sts rem. Next rnd Pick up and k7 sts along side of heel plus 1 st at the intersection of the needles. K across instep sts onto one needle. Pick up and k 1 st at intersection at other side plus 7 sts along edge, plus k 5 sts from heel onto same needle. Note Beg of rnd should be at center of heel. Place the st on each side that picked up at intersection on instep needle. Next row On Needle #1, k sts; on Needle #2, skp at beg of needle and k2tog at end of needle to dec those 2 extra sts (this prevents a hole that may form at this place).
Gussets Rnd 1
K to within 3 sts of Needle #1, k2tog, k1; on Needle #2, k across, on Needle #3, k1, skp, k to end. Rnd 2 K even. Rep last 2 rnds until 32 sts rem. Work even in St st to desired length, leaving about 1½ inches-2 inches for toe shaping. (Note For Size 7½ shoe, knit to 7¾ inches from back of heel before starting toe shaping.)
Toe Rnd 1
K to within 3 sts of Needle #1, k2tog, k1, on Needle #2, k1, skp, k to within 3 sts of end, k2tog, k1; on Needle #3, k1, k2tog, k to end. Rnd 2 K even. Rep last 2 rnds until 16 sts rem. K first 4 sts of last rnd with Needle #3 and weave these 8 sts to 8 sts on instep needle.
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Joan's Socks - not for a beginner. Reviewed by Brownstone Diva on 2012-01-22
This was to be the second pair of socks that I ever knitted. Sorry, they just don't work for me. I found the directions to be very confusing from the point of turning the heal. I did it several times and the stitch counts just doesn't come out right. The directions on how to divide the stitches after turning the heal also seemed unclear. I never got past that point because I was too frustrated. This pattern is not for beginners. In contrast, my very first pair of socks was the Men's Grey Socks and they came out perfect the first time. I'll go back to those instead.
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