Romantical Socks
by Meaghan Schmaltz
The Story:
Simply put - it’s Valentine’s Day and I have a beautiful skein of yarn so
why not make something pretty? And, well, SOCKS!
Materials:
Candy Skein “Yummy Fingering” (fingering weight; 75% Merino
Wool, 25% Nylon Superwash; 465 yds/100g skein): 1 skein ‘Candy
Apple Crush’ colorway
US 1 (2.25mm) 32” circular needle OR DPNs.
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Finished Sizes:
Small (Medium and Large): 7¼ (8¼ and 9⅛) inches circumference
Recommended fit: 1-inch of negative ease
Gauge:
35 sts and 47 rows = 4” in stockinette
Notes:
These socks are worked one at a time, from the top down using the
Stitch Glossary: Magic Loop method and a modified Eye of Partridge gusset heel.
beg - beginning
dec - decreased Written and charted instructions are provided.
k - knit
k2tog - knit two stitches together Adjust needle size as necessary to match gauge
p - purl
p2tog - purl 2 stitches together The chart only indicates the sts on the Front/Instep of the sock. All
rem - remain(s) Back/Sole sts will be worked in stockinette.
rep - repeat
Rnd(s) - round(s) These socks are identical to one another; knit two to make a pair.
RS - Right side of work facing you
sl - slip st from left to right needle wyib In case of using DPNs, assume that the Front needle is synonymous
sl2kpsso - slip 2 sts, k1, pass slipped sts over the knit st with Needles 1 & 2, and that the Back needle is synonymous with
sm - slip marker Needles 3 & 4.
ssk- slip 1 st knitwise, slip a second st knitwise, move these 2
sts back to the left needle and k2tog tbl Slip all sts purlwise unless otherwise noted.
st / sts - stitch / stitches
tbl - through back loop(s)
WS - Wrong side of work facing you
wyib - with yarn in back of work
yo - yarn over
If you find any errors or have any questions please feel free to
email me directly: meaghan@unapologeticknitter.com
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Cuff Heel Flap
Cast on 64 (72, 80) sts loosely using your preferred method. With WS facing, and knitting flat on the Back needle:
Divide the sts evenly; place the first 32 (36, 40) sts on the Front Row 1 (WS): K3, purl to end of row.
needle - these will be the Front/Instep sts. The last 32 (36, 40) sts Row 2 (RS): P3, *k1, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
will be the Back/Sole sts and will be worked on the Back needle. Row 3: K3, purl to end of row.
Row 4: P3, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Work in [k1, p1] rib for 1½ inches.
Rep [Rows 1-4] 8 (9, 10) times; there will be 16 (18, 20) garter
Leg edge sts for pickup after turning the heel.
Knit even for 3 rnds.
Turn the Heel
Begin “Romantical” pattern With WS facing, continuing to knit flat on the Back needle:
Rnd 1: K0 (2, 4), *k4, yo, sl2kpsso, yo, k3, yo, sl2kpsso, yo, k2; Row 1 (WS): Sl 1, p16 (18, 20), p2tog, p1. Turn work.
rep from * one more time, knit to end of rnd. Row 2 (RS): Sl 1, k3, ssk, k1. Turn work.
Rnd 2 (and all even rnds): Knit. Row 3: Sl 1, purl to 1 st before the gap, p2tog across the gap, p1.
Rnd 3: K0 (2, 4), *k3, yo, k2tog, k1, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, Turn work.
ssk, yo, k1; rep from * one more time, knit to end of rnd. Row 4: Sl 1, knit to 1 st before the gap, ssk across the gap, k1.
Rnd 5: K0 (2, 4), *k2, ssk, yo, k3, ssk, yo, k4, yo, k2tog; rep from Turn work.
* one more time, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 7: K0 (2, 4), *k3, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2tog, k1; rep from * one Rep [Rows 3 & 4] until all the heel sts have been worked, ending
more time, knit to end of rnd. with Row 4; 18 (20, 22) sts rem on Back needle.
Rnd 9: K0 (2, 4), *k4, ssk, yo, k5, yo, k2tog, k2; rep from * one
more time, knit to end of rnd. Pick Up Stitches
Rnd 11: K0 (2, 4), *k5, ssk, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k3; rep from * one Using the Back needle, pick up and knit 16 (18, 20) sts along the
more time, knit to end of rnd. Heel Flap edge. Pick up and knit one additional st to close the gap.
Rnd 13: K0 (2, 4), *k6, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k4; rep from * one Place a marker. Beginning on Rnd 1 of the “Romantical” pattern,
more time, knit to end of rnd. knit in pattern across the first 16 (18, 20) sts of the Front needle.
Rnd 15: K0 (2, 4), *k7, ssk, yo, k6; rep from * one more time, This is now Needle 1.
knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 17: Knit. Using the Front needle, work in established pattern across the
Rnd 18: Knit. next 16 (18, 20) sts. Place a marker. Pick up and knit one
additional st to close the gap. Then pick up and knit 16 (18, 20) sts
Rep [Rnds 1-18] 3 times, ending with Rnd 18. along the Heel Flap edge. Knit 9 (10, 11) heel stitches. This is now
Needle 2.
Romantical Pattern Chart There are now 42 (47, 52) sts on each needle.
Work Section 2 times
17
15
Chart Legend
13
Knit (k) Yarn over (yo)
11
Stitch repeat Sl2kpsso
9
Size Small (64 sts) K2tog
7
Size Medium (72 sts) Ssk
5
Size Large (80 sts)
3
1
25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
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Work the Gusset
Rnd 1 (Needle 1): Knit to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sm, work
across 16 (18, 20) Instep sts in established pattern.
Rnd 1 (Needle 2): Work across 16 (18, 20) Instep sts in
established pattern, sm, k2tog, knit to end.
Rnd 2 (Needle 1): Knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, sm,
work across 16 (18, 20) Instep sts in established pattern.
Rnd 2 (Needle 2): Work across 16 (18, 20) Instep sts in
established pattern, sm, k1, ssk, knit to end.
Rnd 3 (Needle 1): Knit to marker, sm, work across 16 (18, 20)
Instep sts in established pattern.
Rnd 3 (Needle 2): Work across 16 (18, 20) Instep sts in
established pattern, sm, knit to end.
Rep [Rnds 2 & 3] until 32 (36, 40) sts rem on both needles.
Redistribute sts, placing 32 (36, 40) Instep sts on the Front needle
and 32 (36, 40) Sole sts on the Back needle.
Instep
Continue working in established pattern across the Front needle
and in stockinette across the Back needle until the foot measures
1½ (1¾ , 2) inches short of the desired length.
Toe Decreases
Begin decreasing for toe shaping as follows:
Rnd 1 (Front needle): K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Rnd 1 (Back needle): Work as per front needle [4 sts dec on
round]
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep [Rnds 1 & 2] until 32 sts rem, ending with Rnd 2 (16 sts each
on Front and Back needles).
Finishing:
Break yarn leaving a 10-inch tail. Using the Kitchener Stitch,
close the toe of your sock. Weave in the ends. Rock your new
socks!
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