Materials:
Sock weight handspun yarn (5 oz, 1200 yds/lb, 12 wpi)
US size 0 and 2 needles
Gauge:
In st st, Size 2 needles, 6sts = 1 in.
Abbreviations:
SL1 = slip 1
K2togB = knit 2 together through the back of the stitches
Pattern:
Cuff
Cast on 60 sts loosely. With smaller needles, work in ribbing for approximately
3 inches (or desired length).
Change to larger needles and work in st st for approx 4 inches (or desired length).
Heel Flap
Divide stitches : 1/2 on one needle for heel flap, 1/4 on rem 2 needles.
Work sts for heel flap in Heel Stitch until flap measures 2-1/4 inches
ending after a Knit row.
Heel Stitch: * SL1, K1* across, Turn. SL1, Purl across.
Turn Heel
Row 1: P to center of row, P2, P2tog, P1, turn.
Row 2: SL1, K5, K2tog, K1, turn
Row 3: SL1, P6, P2tog, P1, turn.
Repeat rows 2 & 3, working 1 more stitch before decrease, every row until all sts have been worked, ending in a knit row.
Pick-up Instep Stitches
With right side still facing, pick up 1 st in every other row along
left edge of heel flap. Continue around working instep sts (top of foot)
on 2nd and 3rd needles. Pick up same number of sts along right edge of
heel as on left edge. Knit even 1 round.
Instep Shaping
Round 1: First needle: work across to last 2 sts, K2tog; Second needle:
work even across; Third needle: SSK (or K2togB), complete rnd.
Round 2: Work even.
Repeat rnds 1 and 2 until you have the same number of stitches you cast on.
Work Body
Work even in any established patterns until foot measures 1 inch less
than desired length.
Shape Toe (Round Toe)
Discontinue any pattern stitch and K 1 rnd. Decrease remaining rounds
as follows:
Round 1: *K2, K2tog*.
Round 2: Knit.
Repeat rnds 1-2 4 times, then switch to *K1, K2tog* until 6 sts remain.
Break off yarn leaving end. Draw yarn through last 6 st and pull up tightly. Fasten off securely and weave in ends.