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 Genome Socks design by Meema Spadola
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Fall 2007

While watching a TV documentary about human

reproduction, Meema noticed how much human DNA
resembles a knitted cable. In honor of her first child, she
added her version of a DNA cable chart to these charming
toe-up socks.

Finished Size: 7½" foot circumference, 10" long from back of

heel to tip of toe, and 7½" long from top of heel flap to CO edge.
To fit woman’s U.S. shoe sizes 7 to 9.
Yarn: CYCA #3 fine. Shown in: Artyarns Supermerino (100%
superwash merino; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): #2239 lilac, 3 skeins.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); tapestry
Gauge: 24 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd.

Stitch Guide
2/1 RC: Sl 1 st to cn and hold in back, k2, p1 from cn.
2/1 LC: Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front, p1, k2 from cn.

DNA Cable: (worked over 11 sts)

Rnd 1: P3, k2, p1, k2, p3.
Rnds 2: P3, sl 3 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, sl purl st back to left
needle and purl it, k2from cn, p3.
Rnd 3: P3, k2, p1, k2, p3.
Rnd 4: P2, 2/1 RC (see Stitch Guide), p1, 2/1 LC (see Stitch
Guide).
Rnd 5: P2, k2, p3, k2, p2.
Rnd 6: P1, 2/1 RC, p3, 2/1 LC, p1.
Rnd 7: P1, k2, p5, k2, p1.
Rnd 8: P1, k2, p5, k2, p1.
Rnd 9: P1, k2, p5, k2, p1.

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Rnd 10: P1, 2/1 LC, p3, 2/1 RC, p1. leading leg is in front of the needle (i.e., sl the yo pwise, use the
Rnd 11: P2, k2, p3, k2, p2. left needle to enter the slipped yo from front to back to correct
Rnd 12: P2, 2/1 LC, p1, 2/1 RC, p2. st mount, and place the st on the left needle in its corrected
orientation), k2tog (i.e., the yo with the first st of the next pair),
Picot Bind-Off: BO 2 sts, *sl rem st on right needle back to left leaving a yo as the first st on the left needle, turn.
needle, use the knitted method (see Glossary) to CO 2 sts,
BO 4 sts; rep from * to end. Row 1: (WS) Yo backward, purl to the paired sts made by the yo
of the previous row, p1 (first st of the pair), ssp (see Glossary;
Sock i.e., the yo with the first st of the next pair), leaving a yo as the
Use the Eastern method (see Glossary) to CO 8 sts over 2 first st on the left needle, turn.
dpn. Knit 1 rnd. Divide sts on 3 dpn in the foll order: 2 sts on Row 2: (RS) Yo as usual, knit to the paired sts made by the yo of
Needle 3, 2 sts on Needle 1, 4 sts on Needle 2. Needle 2 holds the previous row, knit the first st of the pair (foll 2 sts are yos),
the instep sts, Needles 1 and 3 hold the sole sts. Rnd beg at correct the mount of each of the next 2 yos, k3tog (i.e., 2 yos
center of sole. with the first st of the next pair), turn.
Rnd 1: Needle 1: K1, M1 (see Glossary), k1; Needle 2: k1, M1, Row 3: (WS) Yo backward, purl to the next yo, (next 2 sts are
k2, M1, k1; Needle 3: k1, M1, k1—4 sts inc’d. yos), sssp (see Glossary; i.e., 2 yos with the first st of the next
Rnd 2: Needle 1: Knit to last st, M1, k1; Needle 2: k1, M1, knit to pair), turn.
last st, M1, k1; Needle 3: k1, M1, knit to end—4 sts inc’d. Row 4: (RS) Yo as usual, knit to the next yo (next 2 sts are yos),
Rearrange sts as foll: first 10 sts of rnd on Needle 1; next 28 sts on correct the mount of each of these yos, k3tog (i.e., 2 yos with
Needle 2; last 10 sts of rnd on Needle 3. the first st of the next pair), turn.
Rep Rnd 2 eight more times—48 sts. Next rnd: Needle 1: K10; Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all yos have been consumed, ending
Needle 2: k8, work DNA cable (see Stitch Guide) over 11 sts, k9; with Row 3. Turn so RS is facing. Rejoin for working in the rnd
Needle 3: k10. Work in patt until foot measures 7½", or desired as foll: Yo as usual, knit to the yo at the end of heel sts, transfer
total length minus 1½". this yo to the beg of the next needle (instep sts) and work the
yo tog with the first instep st as k2tog, knit to the last st of the
Heel instep sts, keeping DNA cable in patt, and work the last instep
Place 20 sts of sole on one dpn. Work these 20 sts back and forth st tog with the yo at the beg of the heel sts as ssk—20 heel sts,
for heel as foll: 48 sts total.
Row 1: (RS) K19, turn, leaving last st unworked.
Row 2: (WS) Yo backward (see Glossary), purl to last st, turn, Leg
leaving last st unworked. Divide heel sts evenly onto 2 dpn. Work in patt until leg measures
Row 3: Yo as usual, knit to last 3 sts (the paired sts made by the about 7½" or desired length, ending with Row 8 of cable panel.
yo of previous row; yo will stick out to the side of unworked BO all sts using the picot BO (see Stitch Guide).
st), turn, leaving 3 sts unworked.
Row 4: Yo backward, purl to the paired sts made by the yo of the Finishing
previous row, turn, leaving 3 sts unworked. Weave in loose ends, tightening up sts along CO row. If necessary,
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until there are 8 sts between yos at center use additional yarn threaded on a tapestry needle to close up any
of row. Without turning work, cont working RS row as foll: holes along the sides of the short-row heel. Block by spritzing
K1(first st of yo pair), correct the mount of the yo so that the with water and lay-ing flat to dry. -

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On-Your-Toes Socks design by Ann Budd
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Summer 2007

Master sock knitter Ann Budd uses 2× 2

rib for her start-at-the-toe socks. Working
from the bottom up, you can knit these
socks to stop just short of the ankle or run
them all the way up to the knee and even
over it. Make these as gifts–the stretchy
rib adjusts to fit just about any leg. Ann
Budd has never met a hanknitted sock
she didn't like. She hasn’t worn a store-
bought sock in years.

Finished Size: About 6½ (7½, 8, 9, 9¾)"

foot circumference and 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)" leg
length from top of leg to base of heel for
crew socks; 14½ (15¼, 16, 16½, 17¼)" leg
length from top of leg to base of heel for
knee socks. Socks shown measure 9" in foot
circumference. Crew socks measure 10" long;
knee socks measure 16½" long.
Yarn: CYCA #1 super-fine. Shown in:
Colinette JitterBug (100% merino; 292 yd
[267 m]/100 g): 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) for crew
socks; 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) for knee socks.
Socks shown in #85 jay (blue) and #71 fire
(red). Yarn ­distributed by Unique Kolours.
Needles: Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 ­double-
pointed (dpn). Optional: size 2 (2.5 mm): set
of 4 dpn for wider upper leg. Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 14 sts and 21 rows = 2" in St st
worked in the rnd on smaller needles.

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NOTES Row 2: (WS) Yo backward (see glossary), purl to the last st

These socks are worked from the toe up in a 2×2 rib pattern. (do not work the last st), turn.
Stitches are cast on for the toe in a simple method Row 3: (RS) Yo as usual (from front to back) knit to the
borrowed from Eastern knitting (where toe-up socks are paired sts made by the yo of the previous row (the yo
the norm), the heel is worked in short-rows (a clever will stick out to the side of the unworked st), leaving
method developed by expert knitter Priscilla A. Gibson- 3 sts on the left needle (do not knit the paired sts),
Roberts), and the leg is shaped by increasing needle size turn.
or increasing stitches. The rib ­pattern helps draw in the Row 4: (WS) Yo backward, purl to the paired sts made by yo of
knitting to make a snug-fitting sock. previous row, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until there are 6 (8, 10, 12, 12) sts
Toe between paired sts, ending with a RS Row 3, but do not
With smaller needles and using the Eastern method (see turn the work. The first half of the heel (the sole portion)
Glossary), CO 8 (8, 8, 8, 12) sts on two needles. Knit across is now completed. With the RS still facing, cont with Row
sts on top needle, then rotate the work and knit across sts on 1 of the second half as foll:
bottom needle. Divide sts between three needles so that there
are 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts on Needle 1 for half of the sole, 4 (4, 4, Second Half:
4, 6) sts on Needle 2 for the instep, and 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts on Row 1: (RS) K1 (the first st of the paired sts), correct the
Needle 3, for the other half of the sole. Rnd beg at center of mount of the yo so that the leading leg is in front of the
sole, between Needle 1 and Needle 3. Next Rnd: On Needle 1, needle, k2tog (the yo with the first st of the next pair),
k1 (1, 1, 1, 2), M1 (see Glossary), k1; on ­Needle 2, k1, M1, k2 leaving a yo as the first st on the left needle, turn.
(2, 2, 2, 4), M1, k1; on Needle 3, k1, M1, k1 (1, 1, 1, 2)—4 Row 2: (WS) Yo backward, purl to the paired st made by the
sts inc’d. Inc rnd: On Needle 1, knit to the last st, M1, k1; on yo of the previous row, purl the first st of the pair, ssp
Needle 2, k1, M1, knit to the last st, M1, k1; with Needle 3, (the yo with the first st of next pair), leaving a yo as the
k1, M1, work to end of needle—4 sts inc’d. Rep Inc rnd every first st on the left needle, turn.
rnd 1 (2, 3, 4, 4) more time(s)—20 (24, 28, 32, 36) sts. Rep Row 3: (RS) Yo as usual, knit to the paired st made by the
Inc rnd every other rnd 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) times—44 (52, 56, 64, yo of the previous row, knit the first st of the pair (the
68) sts; 11 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts each on Needle 1 and Needle next 2 loops will be yos), correct the mount of each of
3; 22 (26, 28, 32, 34) instep sts on Needle 2. the next 2 yos, k3tog (2 yos with the first st of the next
pair), turn.
Foot Row 4: (WS) Yo backward, purl to the next yo (the next 2
On Needle 1, knit; on Needle 2, establish rib patt by working p2 loops will be yos), sssp (2 yos with the first st of the next
(2, 1, 1, 2), [k2, p2] 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) times, k2, p2 (2, 1, 1, 2); on pair; see Glossary), turn.
Needle 3, knit. Cont in patt as established until foot measures Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all yos of the first half have been
51⁄2 (61⁄2, 71⁄2, 8, 83⁄4)" from CO, or 11⁄2 (13⁄4, 2, 21⁄4, 21⁄4)" less consumed, ending with Row 4. The last turn will bring RS
than desired total foot length from back of heel to tip of toe, facing. Rejoin for working in the rnd on all sts as foll: Yo
and end after working the sts on Needle 3. as usual, knit to the yo at the end of the heel sts, transfer
this yo to the beg of Needle 2 (holding the instep sts), work
Heel the yo tog with the first instep st as p2tog, work in rib patt
Heel is worked back and forth in short-rows on the 22 (26, 28, to last st of Needle 2, work last instep st tog with the yo
32, 34) sts on Needles 1 and 3. Leave the 22 (26, 28, 32, 34) at the beg of the heel sts as ssp. There will now be 22 (26,
instep sts on Needle 2 to be worked later. 28, 32, 34) heel sts on one needle. Arrange the heel sts on
two needles as before so that there are 11 (13, 14, 16, 17)
First Half: sts on each needle: 11 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts on Needle 1;
Row 1: (RS) With Needle 3, knit to the last st on Needle 1—1 22 (26, 28, 32, 34) instep sts on Needle 2; 11 (13, 14, 16,
heel st unworked at end of Needle 1; 21 (25, 27, 31, 33) 17) sts on Needle 3. Rnd beg at center of heel sts (between
heel sts worked onto Needle 3. Turn so WS is facing. Needle 3 and Needle 1).

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Leg Rnds 2-8: Working new st into established patt, work 7 rnds
Working instep sts in rib patt as established, work rem sts in St even.
st for 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) rnds. Choose crew or knee-length. Rnd 9: Using the M1 method, inc 1 st at beg of Needle 1, work
in patt to end—1 st inc’d at center-back leg at beg of rnd.
Crew Socks: Rnds 10-16: Working new st into established patt, work 7
Next rnd: Work all sts in 2×2 rib to match patt established on rnds even.
instep sts. Cont even in rib until leg measures 31⁄2 (4, 41⁄2, 5, Rep the last 16 rnds 3 (3, 3, 5, 5) more times—8 (8, 8, 12, 12)
51⁄2)" from base of heel. If desired, change to optional larger sts inc’d; 52 (60, 64, 76, 80) sts total. Cont even in rib patt as
needles to accommodate shape of calf muscle. Cont even in rib established until leg measures about 13 (131⁄2, 14, 141⁄2, 15)"
until leg measures 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)" from base of heel, or desired from base of heel or 11⁄2 (13⁄4, 2, 2, 21⁄4)" less than desired total
total length. Cut yarn, leaving a 36" tail. Go to Finishing. leg length. Next rnd: Work k1, p1 rib across all sts. Cont in
Knee Socks: rib patt as established for 11⁄2 (13⁄4, 2, 2, 21⁄4)". Cut yarn,
Next rnd: Work all sts in 2×2 rib to match patt established leaving a 36" tail.
on instep. Cont even in rib until leg measures 4 (41⁄2, 5,
51⁄2, 6)" from base of heel. Finishing
Rnd 1: Work in patt to end of Needle 3, then use the M1 Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the sewn method (see
method to inc 1 st at end of rnd—1 st inc’d at center- Glossary) to BO all sts. Weave in loose ends, tightening CO sts
back leg at end of rnd. at toe, if necessary. -

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Seduction Socks design by Ann Budd
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Spring 2007

Ann Budd likes lounging, lace, and

socks, so she put them all together to
make a pair of lounging socks. The
yarn, Seduction, is a mixture of merino
and tencel that's warm, comfortable,
silky soft, and strong.

Finished Size: 7½" foot circumference and

9¼" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit
women’s U.S. shoe sizes 6 to 8.
Yarn: CYCA #1 super-fine. Shown in: Blue
Moon Fiber Arts Seduction (50% merino,
50% tencel; 400 yd [365 m]/113 g): blue
moonstone, 1 skein.
Needles: Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double-
pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st in
the rnd.
Skill Level: Intermediate.

Stitch Guide
Right Twist (RT): Knit the next 2 sts tog, but
do not slip sts from needle. Knit the first st
again, then slip both sts from needle.

Cuff Pattern: (multiple of 8 sts)

Rnds 1, 3, and 4: *K4, p1, k2, p1; rep from *
to end.

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Rnd 2: *K1, RT (see Stitch Guide), k1, p1, RT, p1; rep from * Row 2: P6, p2tog, p1, turn work.
to end. Row 3: Knit to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, ssk, k1,
Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt. turn work.
Row 4: Purl to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, p2tog,
Leg Pattern: (multiple of 8 sts) p1, turn work. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been
Rnd 1: *K1, RT, k1, p1, yo, ssk (see Glossary), p1; rep from * worked, omitting the k1 or p1 after the dec on last 2 rows—16
to end. sts rem.
Rnds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8: *K4, p1, k2, p1; rep from * to end. Gussets: Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin
Rnd 5: *K1, RT, k1, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; rep from * to end. for working in the rnd as foll:
Rep Rnds 1–8 for patt. Rnd 1: With Needle 1 and RS facing, knit across 16 heel sts,
then pick up and knit 15 sts along selvedge edge of heel
Foot Pattern: (multiple of 8 sts + 4) flap; with Needle 2, work 28 instep sts in foot patt (see
Rnd 1: *K1, RT, k1, p1, yo, ssk, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, Stitch Guide), beg with Row 4 or 8 of foot patt depending
RT, k1. on whether you ended the leg patt with Rnd 3 or 7; with
Rnds 2, 3, and 4: *K4, p1, k2, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. Needle 3, pick up and knit 15 sts along selvedge edge of
Rnd 5: *K1, RT, k1, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts, heel flap, then knit first 8 sts from Needle 1 again—74 sts
k1, RT, k1. total; 23 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3, 28 sts on
Rnds 6, 7, and 8: *K4, p1, k2, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. Needle 2. Rnd beg at back of heel.
Rep Rnds 1–8 for patt. Rnd 2: On Needle 1, work to last 2 sts, k2tog; on Needle 2, work
instep sts in foot patt as established; on Needle 3, ssk, knit to
Leg end—2 sts dec’d.
Using the Old Norwegian method (see Glossary), CO 56 sts. Rnd 3: On Needles 1 and 3, work in St st; on Needle 2, cont patt
Divide sts so that there are 16 sts on Needle 1, 24 sts on Needle 2, as established.
and 16 sts on Needle 3. Place marker (pm) and join for working in Rep Rnds 2 and 3 eight more times—56 sts rem.
the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Rnd beg at back of leg. Rep
Rnds 1–4 of cuff patt (see Stitch Guide) a total of 3 times—12 cuff Foot
rnds completed; piece measures about 1". Change to leg patt (see Cont in patt as established until foot measures about 7¼" from
Stitch Guide) and work even until piece measures 5" from CO or back of heel, or 2" less than desired total length.
desired length to top of heel, ending with Rnd 3 or 7 of leg patt.
Toe
Heel Work all sts in St st as foll:
K16, turn work so WS is facing, purl next 28 sts onto one needle Rnd 1: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on Needle 2,
for heel. Divide rem 28 sts on two needles to work later for k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on Needle 3, k1, ssk, knit
instep. Note: When viewed from RS, the center 4 sts on heel to end—4 sts dec’d.
needle should be k4 with RT in the center, and the st at each end Rnd 2: Knit.
of heel needle should be p1; sts at each end of instep should be Rep Rnds 1 and 2 six more times—28 sts rem. Rep Rnd 1 only
k4. Heel flap:Work 28 heel sts back and forth in rows as foll: (dec every rnd) 5 times—8 sts rem. With Needle 3, knit sts from
Row 1: *Sl 1, k1; rep from * to end. Needle 1—4 sts each on two needles.
Row 2: Sl 1, purl to end.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until a total of 28 rows have been worked (14 Finishing
slipped sts at each selvedge). Cut yarn, leaving a 12" tail. Thread tail on a tapestry needle and
Turn heel: Work as foll: use Kitchener st (see Glossary) to graft rem sts tog. Weave
Row 1: K16, ssk, k1, turn work. in loose ends. Block. -

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William Street Socks
design by Lisa Shroyer
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Fall 2007

These socks are knit in a cable pattern without

purl stitches that give a cushiony fabric—perfect
under Birkenstocks or clogs.

Finished Size: About 7¾" foot circumference and

10½" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit woman’s
U.S. shoe sizes 9½ to 10½. Note: To make longer or
shorter socks, adjust the foot length as necessary.
Yarn: CYCA #2 fine. Shown in: Schachenmayr Regia
Tweed 6-Fadig (55% merino, 25% nylon, 20% silk;
137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #10 chocolate, 3 balls (see
Notes). Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles: Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed
(dpn), or optional 40" circular (cir) if using magic-loop
method. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry
needle.
Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rnds = 2" in St st worked in
the rnd.
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Stitch Guide rep Inc rnd—4 sts inc’d. Rep last 2 rnds 4 more times—44 sts
5/5 LC (worked over 10 sts): Sl 5 sts to cn and hold in front, total: 11 sole sts each on Needles 1 and 3, and 22 instep sts
k5, k5 from cn. on Needle 2. Knit 2 rnds even—toe measures about 1½" from
5/5 RC (worked over 10 sts): Sl 5 sts to cn and hold in back, center of CO.
k5, k5 from cn. Foot:
Rnd 1: Needle 1: K11 sole sts; Needle 2: k1, [M1, k1] 21 times;
Woven Cable Pattern: (multiple of 15 sts + 2) Needle 3: k11 sole sts—65 sts total: 11 sole sts each on Needles
Rnd 1: K1, *5/5 LC (see Stitch Guide), k5; rep from * to last 1 and 3, and 43 instep sts on Needle 2.
16 sts, 5/5 LC, k6. Rnd 2: Needle 1: K11 sts; Needle 2: k1, [M1, k1] 2 times, k38,
Rnds 2–6: Work 5 rnds in St st (knit every rnd). [M1, k1] 2 times; Needle 3: k11—69 sts total: 11 sole sts each
Rnd 7: K6, *5/5 RC, k5; rep from * to last 11 sts, 5/5 RC, k1. on Needles 1 and 3, and 47 instep sts on Needle 2.
Rnds 8–12: Work 5 rnds in St st. If using the optional magic-loop method, transfer sts to 40" cir
Rep Rnds 1–12 for patt. needle now (see Notes).
Rnd 3: Needle 1: K11; Needle 2: work Rnd 1 of woven cable patt
NOTES (see Stitch Guide) over 47 instep sts; Needle 3: k11.
This pattern was designed with thicker ankles than standard sock Working sole sts in St st and instep in cable patt, cont in
patterns provide. If you don’t require extra stitches around the patt until piece measures 8½" from center of CO or 2" less
ankle, omit the increase rounds above the heel to produce a than total desired length of foot from tip of toe to back
narrower leg. of heel, ending last rnd at the end of instep sts on Needle
The socks shown used 112 grams for the pair and required only 2. Make a note of the last cable rnd completed so you can
about one-quarter of the third ball of yarn. If making a narrower resume working the instep sts on the correct patt rnd after
leg (see Note above), you may need only two balls of yarn. Or, completing the heel. Heel: Sl the next 22 sts for sole of foot
if making socks smaller than the size shown (women’s U.S. to one dpn. Leave 47 instep sts on needle to work later. Work
shoe sizes 9½ to 10½), you may only need two balls. the heel using short-rows as foll:
These socks are worked according to the toe-up method covered Row 1: (RS) K21 heel sts, turn, leaving last st unworked at end
by Ann Budd in her Beyond the Basics article, Interweave of needle.
Knits Summer 2007. If you have trouble working the toe or Row 2: (WS) Yo backward (see Glossary), p20, turn.
heel construction in this pattern, refer to this article for more Row 3: Yo as usual, k19, turn.
information. Row 4: Yo backward, p18, turn.
Because the cable crossings have less stretch than stockinette Row 5: Yo as usual, k17, turn.
and the cables travel over wide sections, a 40" circular needle Row 6: Yo backward, p16, turn.
and the magic-loop method is recommended for working Row 7: Yo as usual, k15, turn.
these socks. Row 8: Yo backward, p14, turn.
If you tend to produce loose stitches at the beginning of the toe Row 9: Yo as usual, k13, turn.
when casting on with the Eastern method, work the cast-on Row 10: Yo backward, p12, turn.
and first row using size 1 (2.25 mm) needles. Row 11: Yo as usual, k11, turn.
Because the cable pattern draws in so much, there are 47 Row 12: Yo backward, p10, turn.
stitches for the cable patterned instep, but only 22 stitches for Row 13: Yo as usual, k9, turn.
the stockinette sole. Row 14: Yo backward, p8, turn.
Row 15: Yo as usual, k8, correct the st mount of the yo (sl the yo
Sock pwise, use left needle to enter slipped st from front to back
Toe: With dpn and the Eastern method (see Glossary), CO to correct st mount, then sl st back to left needle without
12 sts—6 sts each dpn. Knit 1 rnd. K3 sts from first needle twisting), k2tog (corrected yo tog with knit st after it), turn.
onto another dpn—3 sts each on Needles 1 and 3, and 6 sts Row 16: Yo backward, p9, ssp (next yo tog with purl st after it;
on Needle 2. Rnd beg at center of sole. Inc rnd: Needle 1: see Glossary), turn.
Knit to last st, M1 (see Glossary), k1; Needle 2: k1, M1, knit Row 17: Yo as usual, knit to first yo, correct st mounts of
to last st, M1, k1; Needle 3: k1, M1, knit to end—4 sts inc’d. next 2 yos, k3tog (2 corrected yo’s tog with knit st after
Rep Inc rnd 2 more times—24 sts total. Knit 1 rnd even, then them), turn.

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Row 18: Yo backward, purl to first yo, sssp (next 2 yos tog with Rnd 1: Needle 1: M1, knit to end; Needle 2: knit to end, M1;
knit st after them; see Glossary), turn. Needle 3: work in patt to end—2 sts inc’d: 1 on each side
Rows 19–28: Rep Rows 17 and 18 five more times—all heel sts of back of leg.
have been worked. Rnd 2: Work 1 rnd even.
Rejoin for working in the rnd as foll: Turn heel so RS is facing, Rnds 3–6: Rep Rnds 1 and 2 two more times—75 sts: 14 sts
yo as usual at beg of heel sts, k22 heel sts, sl next yo to beg each on Needles 1 and 2, still 47 sts on Needle 3.
of instep needle, k2tog (slipped yo tog with first instep st Cont even in patt until leg measures 3" from end of heel
after it), work in patt to last instep st, sl the yo at beg of heel shaping, or 3¼" less than total desired leg length, ending with
needle to end of instep needle, k2tog (last instep st tog with Rnd 1 or 7 of cable patt.
slipped yo after it)—69 sts. If working on dpn, arrange sts on Cuff: Next rnd: *K3, p2; rep from * around, inc 1 st if you
3 needles again: 11 sts each on Needles 1 and 2 for back of worked the leg using 69 sts—70 sts for narrower leg, still 75
leg, and 47 sts on Needle 3 for instep. Rnd now beg at start sts for wider leg. Cont in k3, p2 rib as established until ribbed
of back of leg. cuff measures 3¼" above last cable patt rnd. BO all sts loosely
Leg: Working back of leg sts in St st and cont in patt on instep in rib.
sts, work 1 rnd even. For a narrower leg (see Notes), cont to
beg of cuff on 69 sts. For socks with larger ankle as shown, Finishing
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 Diagonal Rib Socks design by Ann Budd
Originally published November 2004

There’s no end to the types of decorative

ribbings that are appropriate for socks.
The one here alternates stripes of k1,
p1 rib and diagonal stitches. It’s one of
many rib patterns in Nicky Epstein’s
Knitted Em­bellish­ments (Interweave
Press, 1999).

Finished Size: About 8" (20.5 cm) foot

circumference and 9½" (24 cm) long from back
of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe
sizes 8–9.
Yarn: CYCA #1 super-fine. Shown in: Gems
Opal (100% merino; 225 yd [205 m]/100 g):
tobacco, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Louet
Sales. (Note: This yarn is now sold as Louet
Gems Fingering Weight, and comes in 185-yard
Annie Hartman Bakken

skeins. For these socks, you may need 3 skeins,

depending on desired size. The color tobacco has
been discontinued.)
Needles: Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double-
pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to
obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 14 sts and 19 rnds = 2" (10 cm) in St st
worked in the rnd.
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Stitch Guide Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked, ending
Diagonal Rib: (multiple of 13 sts) with Row 4—18 heel sts rem.
Rnd 1: *P1, [k1, p1] 3 times, [k2tog but leave on needle, then Gusset: Rejoin for working in the rnd as foll:
knit the first st again and slip both sts off needle] 3 times; Rnd 1: With needle 1, knit across 18 heel sts, then with same
rep from *. needle, pick up and knit 16 sts along left edge of heel flap;
Rnd 2: *P1, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6; rep from *. with needle 2, work 31 instep sts in diagonal rib patt as
Rnd 3: *P1, [k1, p1] 3 times, k1, [k2tog but leave on needle, established, k2tog (to remove extra p1 st at edge of instep);
then knit the first st again and slip both sts off needle] 2 with needle 3, pick up and knit 16 sts along right edge of
times, k1; rep from *. heel flap, then knit first 9 heel sts again—82 sts total; 25 heel
Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 2. sts each on needles 1 and 3, 32 instep sts on needle 2. Rnd
Repeat Rnds 1–4 for pattern. begins at center of heel.
Rnd 2: On needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2,
Leg work instep sts as established; on needle 3, k1, ssk, knit to
Holding 2 needles tog, use the long-tail method to CO 65 end—2 sts dec’d.
sts. Remove extra needle. Distribute sts as evenly as possible Rnd 3: Knit all sts on needle 1; work sts as established on
on 3 needles, join for working in the rnd, and place marker needle 2; knit all sts on needle 3.
(pm) to indicate beg of rnd. Work Rnds 1–4 of diagonal rib Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 64 sts rem—16 sts each on needles 1
patt until piece measures 8" (20.5 cm) from beg, ending with and 3, 32 sts on needle 2.
Rnd 1 or 3 of patt.
Foot
Heel Cont even as established (knit all sts on needles 1 and 3;
K20, turn work, sl 1, p31—32 sts for heel on 1 needle. Hold cont in patt on needle 2) until piece measures 7" (18 cm)
rem 33 sts on 2 needles to be worked later for instep. from back of heel, or about 2½" (6.5 cm) less than desired
Heel flap: Work 32 heel sts back and forth in rows as foll: total length.
Row 1: (RS) *Sl 1 pwise with yarn in back, k1; rep from *.
Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise with yarn in front, purl to end. Toe
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until a total of 32 rows have been worked, Rnd 1: On needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2,
ending with a WS row—16 chain sts (slipped selvedge sts) k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 3, k1, ssk, knit
along each edge. to end—4 sts dec’d.
Turn heel: Work short-rows as foll: Rnd 2: Knit.
Row 1: (RS) K18, ssk (see Glossary), k1, turn. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 32 sts rem. Rep Rnd 2 (decreasing
Row 2: (WS) Sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn. every rnd) until 8 sts rem. At the end of the last rnd, knit the
Row 3: Sl 1 pwise, knit to 1 st before gap formed by previous sts on needle 1 onto the end of needle 3—4 sts each on 2
row, ssk, k1, turn. needles. Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30.5-cm) tail. Thread tail on
Row 4: Sl 1 pwise, purl to 1 st before gap formed by previous a tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (see Glossary) to
row, p2tog, p1, turn. graft sts tog. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly. -

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Caspian Sea Socks design by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
Originally published January 2007

The Caspian Sea, the largest lake on earth, is surrounded by lands rich in color and history—
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, and Kazakhstan, countries whose very names evoke
exotic landscapes and vibrant cultures. Priscilla Gibson-Roberts has captured the flavor of the
region in these four-color marvels. She begins at the traditionally pointed toe, working the top
and bottom of the sock in different patterns. The heel opening is worked in waste yarn, so stitches
for the heel can be picked up at the end, after the striking bands of the cuff are completed. These
socks are not an overnight project, but the
techniques are so intriguing that you may
find yourself staying up nights until they are
done. And a final warning: if you intend to
give these as gifts, be prepared for the flood
of requests for more pairs.

Finished Size: 8" foot circumference, and 9

(9½)" long from tip of toe to back of heel, to fit
women’s U.S. shoe sizes 6 to 7 (7½ to 8½). Socks
shown are 9½" long.
Yarn: CYCA #2 fine. Shown in: Dale of Norway
Tiur (60% mohair, 40% wool; 12 6 yd [11 5m]/50
g): #4545 wine, 2 skeins; #4425 pink, #2526 gold,
and #7562 dark teal, 1 skein each. (Note: This
yarn has been discontinued. Look for a sport-
weight mohair blend with similar colors.)
Needles: Size 2 (3 mm): set of 5 double-pointed
(dpn); set of 5 double-pointed glove needles
(about 4" [10 cm] long) are optional but may be
helpful for cast-on.
Notions: Tapestry needle; small amount of
smooth, contrasting waste yarn.
Gauge: 16 sts and 15½ rnds = 2" (5 cm) in
stranded two-color St st worked in the rnd from
charts. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.

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NOTES shown, work 2

For shorter socks with a smaller foot circumference, use smaller center sts, LIL with
needles (US 1 – 1½ [2.5 mm] suggested) for a tighter gauge, color shown, work
and begin the toe shaping on Round 9 of the sock chart as for 5 sts in patt; rep
the shorter foot length.
from * for top of
The socks are deliberately knit at a gauge that is tighter than
customary for this yarn. foot—28 sts.
When only one measurement or stitch count is given, it applies Rnd 12 (8): For sole
to both sizes. of foot, *work 6
Each sock begins at the closed end of the toe and is worked sts in patt, LIR with
upwards to the top of the leg. The location of the heel opening color shown, work
is marked by working the heel stitches using waste yarn, 2 center sts, LIL
and the sock continues to the twined edging at the top of the with color shown,
leg. After the leg is finished, the waste yarn is removed, and work 6 sts in patt;
the heel is worked outward to the back of the heel, where
rep from * for top
the remaining heel stitches are grafted together to close the
heel. of foot—32 sts.
On the sock chart, the toe shaping of the shorter foot and the Rnd 13 (9): For sole
location of the waste yarn inserted for the heel are shown in of foot, *work 7
heavy black outlines. sts in patt, LIR with
color shown, work 2 center sts, LIL with color shown, work
Foot 7 sts in patt; rep from * for top of foot—36 sts.
Using wine and pink, CO 8 sts onto each needle as shown Rnd 14 (10): For sole of foot, *work 8 sts in patt, LIR with
(Eastern CO, see Glossary)—16 sts total; each needle has 3 color shown, work 2 center sts, LIL with color shown, work
sts at each end in pink, and 2 center sts in wine. On the top 8 sts in patt; rep from * for top of foot—40 sts.
needle, the sts will have the leading side of each loop on back Rnd 15 (11): For sole of foot, *work 8 sts in patt, LIR with
of needle in a non-standard stitch mount; and stitches on color shown, work 4 center sts, LIL with color shown, work
bottom needle will be mounted in the standard manner with 8 sts in patt; rep from * for top of foot—44 sts.
the leading side of each loop in front of needle. Work across Rnd 16 (12): For sole of foot, *work 8 sts in patt, LIR with
the sts on the top needle by working into the front of the loops color shown, work 6 center sts, LIL with color shown, work
so the sts are deliberately twisted. Twisting the sts on the top 8 sts in patt; rep from * for top of foot—48 sts.
needle will nudge each st to the right, making the stitches Rnd 17 (13): For sole of foot, *work 8 sts in patt, LIR with
appear to be aligned, instead of offset by one-half stitch as color shown, work 8 center sts, LIL with color shown, work
usually happens when working in opposite directions from this 8 sts in patt; rep from * for top of foot—52 sts.
type of wrapped cast-on. Work Rnd 1 of sock chart, placing Rnd 18 (14): For sole of foot, *work 8 sts in patt, LIR with
marker (pm) at beg of rnd, and dividing sts evenly on 4 dpn color shown, work 10 center sts, LIL with color shown,
as you work Rnd 1. Rnd begins at start of sole sts. Work Rnds work 8 sts in patt; rep from * for top of foot—56 sts.
2–4 of chart. Use the needle tip to tighten the sts of the CO if Rnd 19 (15): For sole of foot, *work 8 sts in patt, LIR with
necessary, working the extra slack in the yarn toward the tails. color shown, work 12 center sts, LIL with color shown,
Toe shaping: For 9" foot length only, skip Rnds 5–8 of chart. work 8 sts in patt; rep from * for top of foot—60 sts.
Toe shaping beg on Rnd 9 (5) of sock chart as foll: Rnd 20 (16): For sole of foot, *work 8 sts in patt, LIR with
Rnd 9 (5): For sole of foot, *work 4 sts in patt, use the Lifted color shown, work 14 center sts, LIL with color shown,
Increase Right Slant (LIR; see Glossary) to inc 1 st in color work 8 sts in patt; rep from * for top of foot—64 sts.
shown, use the Lifted Increase Left Slant (LIL; see Glossary) Work 1 (5) rnds even in patt, ending with Rnd 21 ; leave gold
to inc 1 st in color shown, work 4 sts in patt; rep from * for yarn hanging at end of last gold st in Rnd 21 .
top of foot—20 sts. Rnd 22: Work in patt to beg of gold sts. For the next 14 sts,
Rnd 10 (6): For sole of foot, *work 4 sts in patt, LIR with color knit the sts shown in wine or pink, and slip the gold sts as if
shown, work 2 sts in center of “no stitch” area in color to purl with yarns in back (pwise, wyb).
shown, LIL with color shown, work 4 sts in patt; rep from * Turn the sock so WS is facing you; gold yarn will be hanging
for top of foot—24 sts. near the beg of the needle. Work back across the 14 sts just
Rnd 11 (7): For sole of foot, *work 5 sts in patt, LIR with color worked, purling the gold sts, and slipping the wine and pink

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sts as if to purl with yarn in front (pwise wyf). Turn the work Rnd 1: Pick up and knit 1 st from side of heel opening with
again so the RS is facing you, and sl 14 sts pwise wyb. Cont in wine as shown on chart, work 32 sts in patt, pick up and
patt to end of rnd. Work Rnd 23 even. Work Rnds 24 and knit 1 st from side of heel opening with wine as shown on
25 as for Rnds 21 and 22 , slipping 12 sts for gold section in chart; rep from * once more—68 sts; 17 sts on each needle.
Rnd 25. Work even in patt until Rnd 36 has been completed. The extra sts picked up will help close any gaps at the sides
For Rnds 37, 38, 40, and 41, work the dark teal sts as shown of the heel.
on chart as for the gold sts in Rnds 21, 22, 24, and 25. Work Rnd 2: Eliminate extra picked-up sts as foll: K2tog with color
even in patt until Rnd 52 has been completed, then work the shown, work 30 sts in patt, ssk; rep from * once more—64
gold sts of Rnds 53, 54, 56, and 57 as for the gold sts in Rnds sts; 16 sts on each needle.
21, 22, 24, and 25. Work even in patt until Rnd 59 has been Rnds 3–5: Work even in patt.
completed. Rnd 6: *Work 8 sts in patt, ssk with color shown, work 12
Rnd 60: With smooth, contrasting waste yarn, k32. Drop center sts in patt, k2tog with color shown, work 8 sts in
waste yarn. Beg at start of rnd where working yarns are patt; rep from * once more—60 sts.
hanging, work Rnd 60 across all sts in patt. Sts for heel Rnds 7-11: Work as for Rnd 6, working 2 fewer sts between
location marked on chart will have been worked twice, decs each rnd—40 sts after competing Rnd 11 ; 2 sts worked
once with waste yarn, and once with sock colors. between decs in Rnd 11 .
Rnd 12: *Work 8 sts in patt, ssk with color shown, k2tog with
Leg color shown, work 8 sts in patt; rep from * once more—36
Work Rnds 61–70 in patt from chart. On Rnd 71, inc 2 sts.
sts as shown using M1 (see Glossary)—66 sts. Work Rnds Rnd 13: *Work 7 sts in patt, ssk with color shown, k2tog with
72–102 in patt from chart. Work twined edging for top of color shown, work 7 sts in patt; rep from * once more—32
leg as foll: sts.
Rnd 103: *K1 pink, k1 wine; rep from * to end. Rnd 14: *Work 6 sts in patt, ssk with color shown, k2tog with
Rnd 104: Bring both yarns to front. Keeping the yarns in front color shown, work 6 sts in patt; rep from * once more—28
throughout, purl each st with its matching color, bringing sts.
the new color over the strand of the previous color at each Rnd 15: Work even in patt.
color change. Yarns will become very twisted, but will be Rnd 16: *Work 5 sts in patt, k2tog with color shown, ssk with
untwisted when you work the next row. color shown, work 5 sts in patt; rep from * once more—24
Rnd 105: Keeping both yarns still in front, purl each st with sts.
its matching color, bringing the new color under the strand Rnd 17: *Work 4 sts in patt, k2tog with color shown, ssk with
of the previous color at each color change. Do not cut pink color shown, work 4 sts in patt; rep from * once more—20
yarn. sts.
Rnd 106: With wine, knit all sts. Rnd 18: *Work 3 sts in patt, k2tog with color shown, ssk with
BO in wine. Cut yarns, leaving 10" strands of pink and wine. color shown, work 3 sts in patt; rep from * once more—16
Make a short twisted cord (see Glossary) using the 2 strands. sts; 4 sts each on 4 needles.
Cords at the top edge of ethnic socks are used to tie the socks With wine only, re-arrange sts as foll: Knit first 4 sts of rnd;
together and hang them when not in use; the cords are untied using an empty needle, knit the next 8 sts onto one needle;
and hang free when the socks are worn. with another needle, knit the last 4 sts of rnd, then knit
the first 4 sts again onto the same needle—8 sts each on 2
Heel needles; sts on each needle are half from the sole of the heel,
Carefully remove waste yarn from heel sts and place 64 and half from the back of the leg. With wine threaded on a
exposed live sts evenly on 4 needles as they are released from tapestry needle, use Kitchener stitch (see Glossary) to graft
the waste yarn—32 sts each from top and bottom of heel sts tog at back of heel.
opening. Join yarns to side edge of heel with RS facing so first
sts to be worked are sts from the sole of the foot. Work in patt Finishing
from heel chart and shape heel as foll: Weave in ends. Steam lightly to block. -

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 Comfy Socks
design by Knitscene Design Team
Originally published Knitscene, Fall/Winter 2005

Knit a pair of carefree chunky red socks

to warm your feet—or those of a loved
one—year round.

Finished Size: About 6¾ (8, 9¼)" (17 [20.5,

23.5] cm) circumference and 7 (9, 11 )" (18
[23, 28] cm) long from back of heel to toe. To
fit a child (woman, man).
Yarn: CYCA #5 bulky. Shown in: Black Forest
Naturwolle Tweed (100% wool; 110 yd [101
m]/100 g): #T2-33 red multi, 1 (2, 2) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Needles: Size 11 (8 mm): set of 4 double-
pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 6 sts and 8 rnds = 2" (5 cm) in St st
worked in the rnd.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
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Leg 7) sts along other edge of heel flap, then k3 (4, 5) heel sts
CO 20 (24, 28) sts. Divide sts as evenly as possible on 3 dpn, again—26 (32, 38) sts total; 8 (10, 12) sts each on Needle 1
place marker (pm), and join for working in the rnd, being and Needle 3; 10 (12, 14) sts on Needle 2.
careful not to twist sts. Knit every rnd until piece measures Rnd 2: Needle 1: Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; Needle 2: Knit;
about 5¾ (6½, 7¼)" (14.5 [16.5, 18.5] cm) from beg. Needle 3: Ssk, knit to end—2 sts dec’d.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Heel Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 20 (24, 28) sts rem.
Heel flap: K5 (6, 7), turn work, p10 (12, 14). These 10 (12,
14) sts will be worked back and forth in rows for the heel flap; Foot
divide the rem 10 (12, 14) sts evenly on 2 dpn (5 [6, 7] sts each Cont even on 20 (24, 28) sts until piece measures about 5½
needle) and do not work them again until later. Work the 10 (7, 8½)" (14 [18, 21.5] cm) from back of heel, or about 1½ (2,
(12, 14) heel sts as foll: 2½)" (3.8 [5, 6.5] cm) less than desired total length, ending at
Row 1: (RS) *Sl 1 purlwise with yarn in back, k1; rep from *. marker.
Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 purlwise with yarn in front, purl to end. Toe
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until a total of 10 (12, 14) rows have Dec for tip of toe as foll:
been worked, ending with a WS row. Rnd 1: Needle 1: Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; Needle 2: Ssk, knit to
Turn heel: Work short-rows to shape heel as foll: last 2 sts, k2tog; Needle 3: Ssk, knit to end—4 sts dec’d.
Short-row 1: (RS) K5 (7, 9), ssk (see Glossary), k1, turn. Rnd 2: Knit.
Short-row 2: (WS) Sl 1, p1 (3, 5), p2tog, p1, turn. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 12 sts rem. Then rep Rnd 1 only (dec 4
Short-row 3: Sl 1, knit to 1 st before gap, ssk, k1, turn. sts every rnd) until 4 sts rem.
Short-row 4: Sl 1, purl to 1 st before gap, p2tog, p1, turn—6
(8, 10) sts rem. Finishing
Shape gusset: Cont in the rnd as foll: Break yarn, leaving an 8" (20.5-cm) tail. Thread tail on a
Rnd 1: With Needle 1, k6 (8, 10) heel sts, then pick up and tapestry needle, draw through rem sts twice, and pull tight to
knit 5 (6, 7) sts along edge of heel flap; with Needle 2, k10 close hole. Weave in loose ends. Spritz with water and lay flat
(12, 14) instep sts; with Needle 3, pick up and knit 5 (6, to dry. -
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Glossary
Old Norwegian Cast-On
Leaving a long tail, make a slipknot, and hold yarn as shown (Figure 1).
*Bring needle in front of thumb, under both yarns around thumb, down
into center of thumb loop, back forward, and over top of yarn around
Figure 1 Figure 2
index finger (Figure 2), catch this yarn, and bring needle back down
through thumb loop (Figure 3), turning thumb slightly to make room for
needle to pass through. Drop loop off thumb and place thumb back in V
configuration while tightening up resulting stitch on needle (Figure 4).
Repeat from *.
Figure 3 Figure 4

Ssk Decrease Ssp Decrease

Slip two stitches knitwise one at a time (Figure 1). Insert Holding yarn in front, slip two stitches knitwise one at a
point of ­left needle into front of two slipped stitch­es and time onto right needle (Figure 1). Slip them back onto
knit them ­together through back loops with right needle left needle and purl the two stitches together through
(Figure 2). back loops (Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2

Yarnover Backward Sssp

Usually, yos on the purl side are worked by bringing Slip three sts knitwise, one at
the yarn from the front over the top of the needle to a time, and purl tog through
the back, then under the needle to front again (Figure the back loops.
1). In working a short-row heel, yos are worked in the
opposite direction. Bring yarn under needle to back,
then over needle to front again, and continue purling
row (Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Glossary
Twisted Cord
Cut several lengths of yarn about five times the desired finished cord length. Fold the strands in
half to form two equal groups. Anchor the strands at the fold by looping them over a doorknob.
Holding one group in each hand, twist each group tightly in a clockwise direction until they begin
to kink. Put both groups in one hand, then release them, allowing them to twist around each
other counterclockwise. Smooth out the twists so that they are uniform along the length of the
cord. Knot the ends.
Figure 1 Figure 2

Eastern Cast-On
Hold two dpn parallel to each other. Leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail, wrap the
working yarn around both needles counterclockwise (Figure 1) half as many
times as the number of stitches you want. For example, if you want to cast Figure 1
on 12 stitches, wrap the yarn around the two needles six times. To begin, Figure 2
bring the yarn forward between the two needles and use a third needle to
knit across the wraps on the top needle (Figure 2). Rotate the two needles so
that the needle that had been on the bottom is now on the top; use the free
needle to knit across the wraps on that needle (Figure 3). Figure 3

Knitted Cast-On Sewn Bind-off

Place slipknot on left needle if there are no established Cut the yarn 3 times the width of the knitting to
stitches. *With right needle, knit into first stitch (or be bound off, and thread onto a tapestry needle.
slipknot) on left needle (Figure 1) and place new stitch Working from right to left, *insert tapestry needle
onto left needle (Figure 2). Repeat from *, always purlwise (from right to left) through first 2 sts
knitting into last stitch made. (Figure 1) and pull the yarn through, then bring
needle knitwise (from left to right) through the first
st (Figure 2), pull the yarn through, and slip this st off
the knitting needle. Repeat from *.

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Glossary Raised (M1) Increases

Left Slant (M1L) and Standard M1
Kitchener Stitch With left needle tip, lift strand between needles from
front to back (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop through the back
Step 1: Bring threaded needle (Figure 2).
through front stitch as if
to purl and leave stitch on
needle.
Step 2: Bring threaded needle Figure 1 Figure 2
through back stitch as if to knit and leave stitch on
needle.
Step 3: Bring threaded needle through same front Right Slant (M1R) With left needle tip, lift strand between
stitch as if to knit and slip this stitch off needle. Bring needles from back to front (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop
threaded needle through next front stitch as if to through the front (Figure 2).
purl and leave stitch on needle.
Step 4: Bring threaded needle through first back stitch
as if to purl (as illustrated), slip this stitch off, bring
needle through next back stitch as if to knit, leave Figure 1 Figure 2
this stitch on needle.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no stitches remain on
Purlwise (M1P) With left needle tip, lift strand between
needles.
needles, from back to front (Figure 1). Purl lifted loop
­(Figure 2).

Lifted Increase Left Slant (LIL)

Figure 1 Figure 2

Step 1. Knit into the back of Step 2. Knit into the

stitch (in the “purl bump”) in stitch on the needle,
the row directly below the then slip both stitches
stitch on the needle. off the needle.
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