Free Knit & Crochet Pattern: Vanna's Choice® Stirrup Socks

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Stirrup Socks
Lion BrandŽ Vanna's Choice^®
Pattern Number: 70668AD These toe-less socks are great as pedicure socks to keep your feet warm as you apply polish!

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X
Finished Foot Circumference: 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10) in. (21.6 (23, 24, 25.5) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

860-148 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Burgundy Burgundy Wine
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (A)

Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.60

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 sts in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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 less 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.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
STITCH EXPLANATION K1, p1 Rib (Even number of sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Rep Row 1 for K1, p1 Rib.

INSTRUCTIONS

SOCKS Cast on 38 (40, 44, 46) sts. Rows 1-6: Work in k1, p1 Rib. Next Row: Work even in St st. for 2 in. (5 cm).Shape Heel Slit Row 1: Bind off 19 (20, 22, 23) sts, k to end. Row 2: P to end then cast on 19 (20, 22, 23) sts. Work even in St st. for 3-1/2 in. (9 cm) then work in k1, p1 Rib for 5 rows. Bind off. FINISHING Sew seam. With crochet hook, single crochet evenly around heel slit. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
k = knit
p = purl
RS = right side
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side

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