1 Bevel2014
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1 Bevel2014
I was searching for a pattern to use for a skein of Opal Handpaint that had been in my stash for a few
years. I wanted something that wasn’t lacy, but more interesting than plain stockinette or ribbing. I
paged through my 365 Knitting Stitches a Year Calendar, and came upon the “herringbone” pattern on
October 29.
The stitch count necessary resulted in some unsightly pooling of the Opal Handpaint, but I still liked the
pattern. So I switched over to a solid yarn, and it was perfect. The eye-of-partridge heel flap works well
with solid, striped, or handpainted yarns.
Size
Women’s narrow to medium width foot
Sizing Note
The stitch pattern is a repeat of 7 stitches +1. For wider socks, add in extra repeats (7
stitches per repeat) for desired width.
Needles
Size US 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed needles
Notions
Stitch marker; tapestry needle.
Gauge
17 sts and 23 rows = 2” [5 cm] in St st.
Abbreviations
The increase used for this pattern is indicated by “inc” and is worked as follows:
Insert needle from back to front through right leg of stitch below. Knit this stitch. Then knit
the stitch above. (For each “inc,” you will have 2 stitches.)
Pattern
Leg
Cast on 72 stitches. Divide stitches onto 4 needles, 18 stitches on each. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Note: The join is the beginning of all rounds. It will be located at the back of the leg. Needles are numbered from
the join. The first needle worked is #1, etc. A marker may be placed at the join to indicate the start of a round.
Knit one row, decreasing one stitch at end (K 70, K2tog). 71 stitches.
Repeat herringbone stitch pattern until sock measures 7 inches, ending with row 4.
Turn Heel
Row 1: Sl 1, K 19, ssk, K 1, turn.
Row 2: Sl 1, P 6, p2tog, P 1, turn.
Row 3: Sl 1, K to 1 st before gap, ssk, K 1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1, P to 1 st before gap, p2tog, P 1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until all stitches have been worked, 21 stitches remain.
Gusset
Arrange needles so there are 11 heel flap stitches on needle #1, 36 instep stitches on needles #2 & #3, and 10 heel
flap stitches on needle #4. The start of a round will be at the bottom of the foot. Knit 10 stitches on needle #4 if
necessary to start the round.
Gusset Round 1
Needle 1: K 11, pick up 15 slipped sts along side of heel flap. 26 sts.
Needles 2 and 3: Work Row 1 of instep pattern. 36 sts.
Needle 4: Pick up 16 slipped sts along side of heel flap, K 10. 26 sts.
Gusset Round 2
Needle 1: K 10, K 16 tbl.
Needles 2 and 3: Knit all stitches (Row 2 of instep pattern) Needle 4: K
16 tbl, K 10.
Gusset Round 4
All needles: Knit all stitches (this includes Row 4 of instep pattern)
Repeat Gusset Rounds 3 and 4 as set until there are 15 stitches remaining on needles 1 and 4, ending with Round
4. 66 sts total.
Foot
Continue with instep pattern as established and knitting all stitches on needles 1 and 4 until foot measures 2 inches
(5 cm) less than desired length, ending on row 4 of instep pattern.
Toe
Adjust sts so there are 16 sts on Needles 1 and 4, and 17 sts on Needles 2 and 3.
Round 1
Needle 1: Knit
Needle 2: K 1, ssk, Knit to end
Needle 3: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 Needle 4:
Knit
Round 2
Knit all sts.
Round 3
Needle 1: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1
Needle 2: K 1, ssk, Knit to end
Needle 3: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 Needle 4: K
1, ssk, Knit to end
Round 4
Knit all sts.
Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 until 9 sts remain on each needle. Then repeat Round 3 until 6 sts remain on each needle
(24 sts total).
Finishing
Seam toe with Kitchener stitch. Weave in
ends.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Natalie at natalieinstitches@gmail.com, or by message to
"Natalie" on Ravelry.com.