Handknit socks is the truest luxury! Grab a skein of your favorite sock yarn and see the magic happen rather quickly with this footie socks.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx=approximately
k=knit stitch (note: the U-stitch was used for sample).
CO=cast on
BO=bind off
WY=working yarn
st(s)=stitch(es)
rnd(s)=round(s)
rep=repeat
w&t=wrap and turn (lift the loop(s) from the peg, wrap working yarn around empty peg and replace held loop(s) back onto peg.)
PATTERN NOTES
Sample is approx Women’s size 6.5-7.5. To make a sock for other sizes on the 56 peg, orange loom, simply adjust the number of leg and foot round to equal desired lengths.
INSTRUCTIONS
CO 56 pegs, prepare to work in the round. (sample used ewrap cast on)
PICOT CUFF
Rnd 1-10: k to end of rnd.
Rnd 11: *k2tog, yo; rep from * to end of rnd. Rnd 12-21: k to end of rnd.
Rnd 22: Pick up cast on edge stitches and place them back on the loom. Each peg has 2 loops on it. K to end of rnd (treat both loops on peg as one loop).
Rnd 23-25: k to end of rnd.
Rnd 26: k1, p26, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 27: k to end of rnd.
Rnd 28: k2, p24, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 29: k to end of rnd.
HEEL
Set peg/stitch markers on pegs 29 and 56.
For the purpose of the heel, count pegs 29-56 as pegs 1-28. Pegs 10-19 are the pegs that will be left unwrapped during the w&t process. There will be 9 pegs on either side of the center pegs that will be the W&T pegs.
Refer to Short-row heel/toe instructions at the end of pattern for specific details.
At end of heel instructions- working yarn will be at peg 1 of Heel (Peg 29).
Next rnd: k27 (this is to return to the original Peg 1).
FOOT
TOE
Follow the same instructions as for the Heel to create the toe. Refer to Short-row heel/toe instructions at the end of pattern for specific details.
FINISHING
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Comfy Footies
Next rnd: k12, p4, k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k13, p2, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 30: k3, p22, k3.
Rep last rnd until item measures 6.5″ from back
Keeping the stitches from twisting, mount the first 28 stitches onto a double pointed needle. Place the remainder 28 stitches onto second double pointed needle.
Bind off all stitches using the Kitchener Stitch. Tutorial: https://www.knittingboard.com/kitchener- stitch-page/
Weave ends in. Block lightly.
Heel complete, after heel, peg numbers go back of heel to original setting.
Next rnd: k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k4, p20, k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k5, p18, k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k6, p16, k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k7, p14, k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k8, p12, k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k9, p10, k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k10, p8, k to end of rnd.
Next rnd: k of rnd.
Next rnd: k11, p6, k to end of rnd.
(Pegs 10-19 do not have wraps on them)
(Note: The following increase rows will require both lifting and working all previous wraps and stitches together as one as the pegs are knit and w&t’d. This can be up to 2 wraps and a stitch worked as one.)
Short-row heel/toe Instructions for 56 Pegs
Row 1: k27, w&t peg 28
Row 2: k26, w&t peg 1
Row 3: k25, w&t peg 27
Row 4: k24, w&t peg 2
Row 5: k23, w&t peg 26
Row 6: k22, w&t peg 3
Row 7: k21, w&t peg 25
Row 8: k20, w&t peg 4
Row 9: k19, w&t peg 24 Row 10: k18, w&t peg 5
Row 11: k17, w&t peg 23
Row 12: k16, w&t peg 6
Row 13: k15, w&t peg 22
Row 14: k14, w&t peg 7
Row 15: k13, w&t peg 21
Row 16: k12, w&t peg 8
Row 17: k11, w&t peg 20
Row 18: k10, w&t peg 9
Peg 1 and Peg 28 still have wraps on them. Continue to the foot instructions. On the first round, knit off the wraps together with the stitch (3 over 1) as the next round is worked.
Row 19: k11, w&t peg 21
Row 20: k12, w&t peg 8
Row 21: k13, w&t peg 22
Row 22: k14, w&t peg 7
Row 23: k15, w&t peg 23
Row 24: k16, w&t peg 6
Row 25: k17, w&t peg 24
Row 26: k18, w&t peg 5
Row 27: k19, w&t peg 25
Row 28: k20, w&t peg 4
Row 29: k21, w&t peg 26
Row 30: k22, w&t peg 3
Row 31: k23, w&t peg 27
Row 32: k24, w&t peg 2
Row 33: k25, w&t peg 28
Row 34: k26, w&t peg 1

LOOM: His & Her Sock Loom, 56 peg, orange loom
YARN: Approx. 250 yards DK weight yarn. Sample used 1 skein Malabrigo, Arroyo (335 yards, 100% superwash merino wool) Chircas color
NOTIONS: knitting tool, (2) peg markers, tapestry needle, (2) US 2 double pointed needles
GAUGE: 14 sts x 21 rows = 2 inches in stockinette
SIZE: Sample is approx women’s size 6.5-7, see pattern notes for tips on making other sizes.