Shapely Secrets Socks

A sock pattern of tricks for shaping stockinette stitch socks for a better, snugger fit to hug your legs and your ankles, but without interrupting the stitch pattern of the self-patterning sock yarns.  Features special ankle stitch shaping and graduated top ribbing.  A unique concept for those great patterned sockyarns! 

(Formerly published in the Fall 2003 issue of Dawn Brocco's Heels and Toes Gazette)

Sizes

Two sizes —Women’s small-medium / Women’s large-Men’s small

As Knit:  Flat, unstretched: Heel to Toe:

9.75 / 10.5”, Foot Circ.: 7 / 8”

Yarn Requirements

Fingering/sock yarn, 2 skeins, 225 yards each (approx)

Suggested Needles Needed

US size 0 (2 mm) double point

Gauge: 9 sts = 1" for a solid, sturdy sock fabric

Price: $5.00 (US)

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Popcorn Lace Socks

Using ribbing in your socks doesn’t have to be boring! These socks incorporate 3 steps of ribbing in their design. First, the custom ribbing on the cuff is designed to flow into the lines of the Popcorn and Lace Rib pattern on the leg. Then this simple combination of stitches is both functional and decorative at the same time. The ribbed structure provides a good fit by stretching for many leg sizes, while the easy popcorns and eyelet lace add visual interest. Finally, the popcorns are eliminated on the foot where the bumps might feel uncomfortable in a shoe, while the eyelet lace rib is continued seamlessly down the foot for a fine fit with fancy looks.

(Formerly available in Cast On, published by The Knitting Guild of America, Fall Accessories Issue, 2002)

Size

Women’s Small (Medium, Large)

As Knit:  Top of Leg to bottom of Heel:

10 1/2”, Heel to Toe length: 8 (9, 10)” Leg circumference: 6 1/2 – 9 1/2”, stretches to fit

Yarn Requirements

Fingering/sock yarn, 2 skeins, 225 yards each (approx)

Suggested Needles Needed

Size 2 US (2.75mm) double point needles

Price: $5.00 (US) 

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Hot Pockets Felted Slippers

These felted wool slippers are quick to knit, and extra warm. Shown here before and after felting.  A pocket is added to the top of a basic beginner’s sock that holds a felted wool pouch insert. The pouch is filled with dried rice or grains before closing, and then it is micro waved and inserted into the slipper pocket for long lasting warmth. Novelty yarn may be added to the cuffs and pocket tops for fun effects after felting. (See additional photos, some with novelty yarn, on my General Knitting page!)

Also wonderful without pocket for a basic felted slipper sock! (Formerly published in the Winter 2003 issue of INKnitters Magazine)

Sizes

Adult small to large, depending upon how much felting is done after slipper is knit.

Yarn Requirements

Bulky weight wool, 220 yards/200 m. Sample knit with: Reynolds Lopi (100% Icelandic Wool) 110 yd / 3 ½ oz (100 m / 100 g) balls; #0053;

2 skeins. (Optional yarn: small amount of novelty/eyelash yarn for cuffs and pockets; several yards, depending on how much you wish to add to edges.)

Suggested Needles Needed

Size 10 (US)/ 6 mm double pointed needles, set of 4

Price: $6.00 (US)

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