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Toe-Up, Short-Row Heel & Toe Socks | Ann Budd

Ann Budd

Socks

Level: Intermediate

Finished Sizes: About 6 1/2 (7, 7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2)" foot circumference, 7 (7 1/2, 8 1/4, 9, 9 3/4, 10 1/4, 11)" foot length from back of heel to tip of toe, and 7 (7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, 8 1/2, 9, 9 3/4)" leg length from base of heel to top of leg. To fit U.S. shoe sizes Child’s 9–12 (Child’s 1–2, Child’s 3–4, Women’s 5–6 [or Men’s 4–5], Women’s 7–8 [or Men’s 6–7], Women’s 9–10 [or Men’s 8–9], Women’s 11–13 [or Men’s 10–12]).

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These socks are worked from the toe up, beginning with a provisional cast-on that places the sole stitches on waste yarn. The toe is shaped with short-rows, then the waste yarn is removed from the provisional cast-on to provide the necessary number of stitches for the foot. The instep stitches are worked in a k3, p1 rib pattern while the sole stitches are worked in stockinette until the foot is the desired length. The heel is shaped with short-rows in the same manner as the toe, then a few rounds are worked for the ankle. The rib pattern is worked all around the leg and ends with a flexible bind-off. To accommodate the slightly larger circumference added by the calf muscle, the upper half of the leg is worked using needles one size larger than the main needles. Find video instruction for this pattern in Essential Skills for Sock Knitting with Ann Budd.

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Yarn: Specific yarn amounts depend on sock size and knitting gauge; see chart in pattern instructions. Amounts range from 167 yards for finished size 6 1/2 at a 5.5 gauge to 613 yards for finished size 9 1/2 at 9.5 gauge.
Needles: The needles you use will determine the gauge. See pattern instructions for details on making your needle selection.
Gauge: These instructions are written for gauges of 5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 1/2, 8 1/2, and 9 1/2 stitches per inch. The goal is create a firm fabric that will resist abrasion and wear longer. Work the yarn at a gauge of at least 1/2 stitch per inch tighter than suggested on the ball band. For example, if the ball band recommends a gauge of 6 stitches to the inch, work the yarn on smaller needles for a gauge of 6 1/2 (or 6.5) stitches per inch.

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Level: Intermediate

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