Shape Heel Flap Row 3 Purl.
Rep last 2 rows until a total of 21 rows have been worked, ending with a Row 1 3.
Gussets
With first needle, knit across 12 sts of heel, pick up and k 12 sts along side of heel flap, M1 between heel flap and next (instep) needle, with second needle, work 20 sts across 2 instep needles, with third needle, M1 between instep needle and heel flap, pick up 12 sts along remaining side of heel flap, work across 19 6 sts of heel flap - 58 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Dec Rnd K 17, place marker, k2tog, k 20, place marker, k2tog, k 17.
Knit 1 rnd. Next Dec Rnd *K to next marker, slip marker, k2tog, rep from * once, k to end of rnd.
Shape Toe
Dec Rnd K 7, place marker, skp, k 2, k2tog, k 14, place marker, skp, k 2, k2tog, k7.
Knit 1 rnd. Next Dec Rnd *K to next marker, slip marker, skp, k2, k2tog, rep from * once, k to end of rnd.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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Additional Materials Size 4 [3.5 mm] set of 5 double-pointed needles
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Mens Grey Socks
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
24 sts + 28 rows = 4 in [10 cm] in St st (k every rnd) on larger needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
SOCK With smaller needles, cast on 40 sts. Divide sts evenly onto 4
needles, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of
rnd. Work in k1, p1 rib for 2 1/2" [6.5 cm]. Change to larger
needles and St st (k every rnd) and work until piece measures
6" [15 cm] from beg.
Shape Heel Flap
Knit across 10 sts on first needle, turn. Row 1 (WS) With empty needle, sl 1 st, purl 9 sts on first
needle and 10 sts on needle 4 – 20 sts for heel flap. Work back
and forth on these sts in rows. Row 2 * Sl 1, k 1; rep from * across. Row 3 Purl
Rep last 2 rows until a total of 21 rows have been worked, ending with a Row 3.
Turn Heel
Next Row (RS)
Sl 1, k 11, skp, k 1, turn. Next Row Sl 1, p 5, p2tog, p 1, turn. Next Row Sl 1, k 6, skp, k 1, turn. Next Row Sl 1, p 7, p2tog, p 1, turn.
Continue to work in this manner, having 1 more st before decs on
each row until 12 sts remain.
Gussets
With first needle, knit across 12 sts of heel, pick up and k 12
sts along side of heel flap, M1 between heel flap and next (instep)
needle, with second needle, work 20 sts across 2 instep needles,
with third needle, M1 between instep needle and heel flap, pick up
12 sts along remaining side of heel flap, work across 6 sts of heel
flap – 58 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Dec Rnd
K 17, place marker, k2tog, k 20, place marker, k2tog, k 17.
Knit 1 rnd. Next Dec Rnd *K to next marker, slip marker, k2tog, rep from * once, k to end of rnd.
Rep last 2 rnds until 40 sts remain.
Foot
Work even in St st until foot measures about 1 1/2" [4 cm]
less than desired length to beg of toes.
Shape Toe
Dec Rnd
K 7, place marker, skp, k 2, k2tog, k 14, place marker, skp, k 2, k2tog, k7.
Knit 1 rnd. Next Dec Rnd *K to next marker, slip marker, skp, k2, k2tog, rep from * once, k to end of rnd.
Rep last 2 rnds until 16 sts remain. Divide sts evenly onto 2
needles. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.
Grafting
Holding the 2 needles parallel with wrong sides of
fabric together, thread a large-eyed blunt needle with one of the
yarn ends and work as follows:
Insert needle as if to p into first stitch on front needle.
Insert needle as if to k into first stitch on back needle. Then
follow steps 1-4 as outlined below.
Insert needle as if to k through first st on front needle and
let the st drop from needle.
Insert needle into 2nd st on front needle as if to
p, and leave st on needle.
Insert needle into first st on back needle as if to p and let
it drop from needle, then
insert needle as if to k through 2nd st on back needle and
pull the yarn through, leaving st on needle. Repeat Steps 1-4
until all sts have been grafted. When finished grafting, adjust
tension as necessary. Weave in ends.
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Mens Grey Socks Reviewed by Yolanda del Rio on 2009-07-24
Perfect socks: very easy to knit, instructions are clear and simple, I have made them in all WOOL-EASE available colors form men, my husband and son enjoy wearing them
