Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Measurements in inches and centimetres
- Sizes: Baby S (Baby L, Toddler S, Toddler L, Child S, Child L)(Adult XS, S, M, L, XL)
- Finished foot circumference: 3 ¾ (4 ¼, 4 ¾, 5 ¼, 5 ¾, 6 ½)(7 ½, 8 ½, 9 ½, 10 ¼, 11 ¼)" / 9.5 (11, 12, 13.5, 14.5, 16.5)(19, 21.5, 24, 26, 28.5) cm
Materials you need at home:
- Finished foot circumference: 3 ¾ (4 ¼, 4 ¾, 5 ¼, 5 ¾, 6 ½)(7 ½, 8 ½, 9 ½, 10 ¼, 11 ¼)" / 9.5 (11, 12, 13.5, 14.5, 16.5)(19, 21.5, 24, 26, 28.5) cm
- MC 30 (35, 40, 50, 60, 70)(90, 110, 130, 160, 185) yd / 25 (35, 40, 45, 55, 65)(85, 100, 120, 145, 170) m
- CC 55 (65, 75, 90, 110, 135)(180, 220, 270, 325, 380) yd / 50 (60, 70, 85, 100, 125)(165, 200, 245, 300, 350) m
- Shown in Knit Picks Felicini (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 437 yards/100g): 1 ball Nessie (MC) AND Knit Picks Stroll Tonal (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 231 yards/50g): 1 skein Kiwi
- 2.25mm (US 1) needle(s) for working flat, choice of two dpn, circular, or straight needles, or size to obtain gauge
- Two 2.25mm (US 1) dpn for I-cord on baby sizes (optional)
- Locking stitch markers
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Blunt yarn needle (optional; for baby sizes)
Knit flat on two needles, these shortie socks are quick to complete: cast on after breakfast; bind off after lunch! Knit flat from cuff to toe and back again, these join-as-you-go socks provide opportunities to add attractive colour changes and sturdier yarn for high traffic soles.
Over Easy socks are knit flat and use short row shaping to create the cozy heel and toe. Slipped stitches and clever joins along the sides provide a seam-as-you-go option that is easy to execute. The bifurcated heel with its short row gusset provides a more comfortable fit across the instep as well as greater heel depth on the back of the foot. These short socks stay up!
The Bifurcated Short Row Heel was inspired by commercial sport socks with a Y-shaped line of short row shaping on the heel. The bifurcated heel shaping creates a gusset that results in a deeper heel, raising the back of the sock for a more comfortable fit than a standard short row heel. It also provides more ease across the instep, which is notoriously tight on socks with short row heels. It’s an excellent heel for people with a high instep.
This knitting pattern includes detailed written directions, front and back images, assembly diagram, sizing advice for gift knitters, and adjustable foot/leg length.
Meant to be worn with approx 10% negative ease. Choose a finished size about ½"/1.5 cm (smallest sizes) to 1¼"/3 cm (largest sizes) smaller than foot circumference measured around ball of foot.
Substitution Notes: This pattern uses two colours but they don’t have to be the same fibre blend or brand, as long as they’re fingering weight and result in a similar gauge (you can even use different needle sizes for each colour, if needed to get gauge). The top of the sock can be knit using a luxe yarn you may not usually consider for a sock; think a cashmere blend, 100% merino, or that precious skein you’ve been saving. For the sole, choose a fingering weight sock yarn. Look for a tight twist, multiple plies for a sock that will last. A wool blend with nylon, mohair or silk makes for a sturdy yarn.
Techniques: Knitting flat on two needles, short rows, short row toe/heel, modular join as you go technique.
