Construction
This sock is knit flat, on two needles, from cuff to cuff. The front leg, foot, and back leg feature intarsia diamonds. The sole of the foot, short-row toe, and heel are knit in solid, contrasting colours. Matching cast-on and bind-off methods are used. A crocheted slip stitch side seam in a contrasting colour joins and finishes off the sock.
What's Included
This knitting pattern includes detailed written directions, charts and written charted instructions, front and back images, assembly diagram, and adjustable foot/leg length.
Sizes + Finished Measurements
Sizes: Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult XS)(Adult S, M, L, LX).
Finished foot circumference: 5 ¼ (5 ¾, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 10 ¾)” / 13.5 (14.5, 15, 18)(20.5, 23, 25.5, 27.5) cm.
Foot length: 5 ¾ (6 ½, 6 ¾, 7 ¾)(9, 10, 11, 12)/ 14.5 (16.5, 17, 19.5)(23, 25.5, 28, 30.5) cm.
Meant to be worn with approx 10% negative ease—choose a finished size approx 0.5″ / 1 cm (smallest sizes) to 1.25″ / 3 cm (largest size) smaller than foot circumference measured around ball of foot.
Yarn
Fingering weight or sock yarn in five colours;
MC 65 (80, 90, 110)(170, 185, 235, 255) yd / 60 (75, 85, 105)(155, 170, 215, 235) m;
C1 30 (35, 55, 90)(115, 140, 180, 210) yd / 25 (35, 50, 80)(105, 130, 165, 195) m;
C2 and C3 10 (10, 10, 15)(50, 50, 45, 45) yd / 10 (10, 10, 15)(45, 45, 40, 40) m each;
C4 30 (35, 40, 50)(65, 85, 100, 115) yd / 25 (30, 35, 45)(60, 75, 90, 105) m.
Shown in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Mini Pack (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 462 yards/100g) in Snorkle.
Substitution Notes
This can be a fun stash busting project using yarns from different brands, being sure they are all sock weight. Look for wool blends with some nylon, mohair or silk for strength and a tight twist and multiple plies for a sock that will last.
Gauge
34 sts and 48 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch worked flat, blocked.
Needles + Notions
2.25 mm (US 1) Needles for working flat;
2.25mm (US B-1) crochet hook;
Locking Stitch Markers;
Yarn Needle.
Skills
Chinese Waitress Cast On (instructions included), Double Chain Bind Off (instructions included), simple intarsia from chart or written instructions, short row heel, basic crochet slip stitch (instructions included).
