Chittery Chattery Socks
By Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter
This pattern was originally released as part of an
eBook called Conversation Socks.
These socks look like they’d involve a lot of
fancy footwork (or rather, colorwork), but they are
actually quite simple! Single-round stripes and
an easy-to-memorize stitch pattern are all you
need to put your best foot forward. Be prepared
to get a lot of questions about these socks, they
were very popular at my knitting group!
Sizing
S (M, L) - approx. 7” (8”, 9”) cuff circumference
Materials
MC: 1 (1, 2) skeins Louet GEMS Sport
(100% Machine Washable Merino Wool, 100g.,
225 yards)
shown in Aqua
CC: 1 (1, 1) skein Louet GEMS Sport
(100% Machine Washable Merino Wool, 100g.,
225 yards)
shown in Caribou
US #3 DPNS
Stitch Marker (SM)
Darning Needle
Gauge
24 sts = 4” in stockinette stitch
Notes:
If only one number is given, instructions apply to
ALL sizes.
For a complete list of abbreviations used in this
pattern, please
visit handmadebystefanie.blogspot.com.
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the author. In purchasing this pattern, you agree to print and use this pattern for your own personal use. If you wish to sell items made from this pat-
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Leg Continue working in established pattern until
CO 46 (52, 58) sts. Divide evenly between 4 foot measures 7” (8”, 9”) or desired length.
needles and join for the rnd. PM. Break CC.
Work *K1, P1 rib for 1 inch.
Toe Shaping - Work in MC
Begin working Broken Rib Stripe pattern till cuff Rnd 1 (decr): K to last 3 sts of needle 1,
of sock measures 5” (6”, 7”) or desired length. SSK, K1. On instep sts, K1, K2tog, K to last
Break CC. 3 sts of instep, SSK, K1. On last needle, K1,
K2tog, K to end of rnd. 4 sts decreased.
Heel Flap Rnd 2: Work even in stockinette stitch.
Worked flat in MC on last 24 (26, 30) sts of rnd as
follows: Repeat rounds 1 & 2 til 14 (16, 18) sts rem.
Row 1: Sl1, P23 (25, 29). Divide sts evenly between two needles so
Row 2: *Sl1, K1, rep from * across 24 (26, 30) sts. that there are 7 (8, 9) sts on each needle
Repeat rows 1 and 2 12 (13, 15) times. from the top and bottom. Kitchener together.
Work Row 1 again. Weave in ends. Block, wear and enjoy!
Turn Heel
Row 1: Sl 1, K12 (12, 14), SSK, K1 - 8 (10, 12) sts
unworked. Broken Rib Stripe:
Row 2: Sl1, P3 (1, 1) P2tog, P1 - 8 (10, 12) sts Rnd 1: K all sts with CC.
unworked. Rnd 2: *P1, K1 with MC.
Row 3: Sl1, K to within 1 st of the gap created by Rnd 3: K all sts with CC,
worked and unworked sts, SSK, K1, turn. Rnd 4: *K1, P1 with MC.
Row 4: Sl1, P to within 1 st of the gap created by
worked and unworked sts, P2tog, P1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 & 4 till all heel sts are worked - 14
(14, 16) sts remain.
Gusset Shaping
K across 14 (14, 16) heel sts. With same needle,
pick up 12 (14, 15) sts along heel flap. Work
across instep in Broken Rib Stripe pattern as
established - rejoining CC as needed. With free
needle, pick up 12 (14, 15) sts along other side
of heel flap and then K 7 (7, 8) sts from heel with
this same needle. This is the new beginning of
the round.
K1 rnd even in established pattern. Questions about this pattern?
Contact me via Ravelry at Stefaniegrrr!
Rnd 1 (decr): K to last 3 sts of Needle 1, SSK,
K1. Work across instep sts in established pattern. Check out my blog at
On last needle, K1, K2tog, K to end of rnd. 2 sts handmadebystefanie.blogspot.com.
decreased.
Rnd 2: Work even in established pattern.
Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until 46 (52, 58) sts remain.
©2014 Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter. All rights reserved. No portion of this pattern can be reproduced by any means without the express permission of
the author. In purchasing this pattern, you agree to print and use this pattern for your own personal use. If you wish to sell items made from this pat-
tern, please provide a link to my blog (handmadebystefanie.blogspot.com) or credit Handmade by Stefanie on the tag.
