My Perfect Sock

By Julie Rousculp A perfect sock. What more could you want? Its simple, its quick, and it looks great. Size: Womens medium [large]: US size 6-7 [8-9] Gauge: 9 stitches/inch knit in the round Materials: Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight sock yarn. Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) or size necessary to achieve gauge. The pattern is written for 4 double pointed needles but is easily adjusted to magic loop or 2 circulars if you prefer. Instructions: Cast on 56 [64] stitches in your favorite method. I prefer the long tail cast on for a firm yet stretchy cuff. Divide your stitches evenly between 3 needles and join into the round being careful not to twist your stitches. You may choose to place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round. Cuff: Work k2, p2 rib for 15 rounds (approximately 1.5 inches) or desired length for ribbing. Leg: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) for 70 rounds (approximately 6 inches) or desired length for leg. Heel Flap: You will divide for the heel at the beginning of the next round. Knit the first 28 [32] stitches for the heel. Place the remaining stitches on a stitch holder for the instep if preferred. The heel will be knit back and forth (flat) on 28 [32] stitches as follows: Row 1: (WS) Sl1, purl to the last stitch, turn Row 2: (RS) *Sl1, k1* to the last stitch, turn

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Repeat these two rows for 33 rows, ending with row 1. Heel Turn: Row 1: (RS) sl1, k16, ssk, k1, turn Row 2: (WS) sl1, p7 [p3], p2tog, p1, turn Row 3: Sl1, knit to 1 stitch before gap, ssk (use 1 stitch from each side of gap), k1, turn Row 4: Sl1, purl to 1 stitch before gap, p2tog (use 1 stitch from each side of gap), p1, turn Repeat rows 3 and 4 until all heel stitches have been worked. 18 stitches should remain. Transfer instep stitches back to a working needle. Gusset: With the right side of heel facing you, knit across all heel stitches. With the same needle (n1), pick up 1 stitch in each of the slipped stitches along the left selvedge of the heel flap and 1 stitch in the corner before the instep stitches (approximately 18 stitches). Using a second needle (n2), knit across the instep stitches. Using a third needle (n3), pick up 1 stitch in the corner between the instep stitches and the right selvedge. Continue to pick up 1 stitch in each of the slipped stitches along the right selvedge of the heel flap (approximately 18 stitches). With the same needle, knit 9 of the heel stitches off of n1. From now on, rounds begin in the center back of the heel. You may wish to place a stitch marker here as a reminder. Gusset Decreases: Rnd 1: Knit. Rnd 2: Knit to the last 3 stitches on n1, k2tog, k1. Knit across instep stitches on n2. On n3, k1, ssk, knit to the end of round. Repeat these two rounds until 56 [64] stitches remain. Foot: Continue to work in stockinette stitch for 40 rows (approximately 4 inches) or until the sock is 2.5 inches shorter than the length of your foot. Toe: Rnd 1: Knit to the last 3 stitches on n1, k2tog, k1. On n2, k1, ssk, knit to the last three stitches, k2tog, k1. On n3, k1, ssk, knit to the end of round. Rnd 2: Knit. Repeat these two rounds until 32 stitches remain. Then repeat round 1 until only 8 stitches remain. (You will be decreasing every round rather than every other round.) Graft toe with the Kitchener stitch.

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Finishing: Weave in ends. Repeat for second sock. Block socks and then wear with your favorite shoes for very happy feet! Abbreviations: k knit k2tog knit two stitches together n - needle p - purl p2tog purl two stitches together rnd(s) round(s) RS right side of work sl slip a stitch ssk slip two stitches knitwise, then knit them together WS wrong side of work About the Designer: Julie Rousculp is a former costume designer with an obsession for all crafty things, especially knitting and designing socks. She lives by the sea in gorgeous Cape Ann, Massachusetts with her wonderful husband. When not playing with socks, she can be found designing childrens clothing, baking, quilting, and working on her new enterprise, Handmade By Jaia. Got questions? Please contact Julie at handmadebyjaia@gmail.com.

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No part of pattern or other material may be distributed without written permission of Julie Rousculp and/or Handmade By Jaia. Pattern is for personal use only and is not for commercial use or to create items for commercial sale.