Gauge:
28 rows and 22 sts = 4 inches
Popcorn Pattern:
Row 1: P all sts.
Row 2: K1*, P3tog, K1, P1, K1 into next st rep from * to last st, K1.
Cuff:
With #6 needles cast on 61 sts. And work in rib for 2 rows.
Row 1: K1*, K2, P2, to end
Row 2: P2, K2 to last st, K1
Work popcorn pattern for 4ins. Ending with a first row. Work in ribbing
as before until 3 rows less than popcorn section
Now work in stockinette (K1 row, P1 row) until desired length to ankle
is reached. At the same time decrease on rows; 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60,
70, 80.
Heel flap and heel:
Using dpns K (onto first needle) 10st. Then (onto 2nd needle) K12,
K2tog, K 11, then (3rd needle) K10. Then K sts from needle #1 onto needle
#3.
Working on these 20 back sts only.
P 1 row. Tie on reinforcing thread.
Row 1; *K1, sl1*, to last st, K1.
Row 2: P to end.
Work these 2 rows for 14 rows.
Turn heel.
Sl1, K12, K2togtbl, turn,
Row1: Sl1, P7, K2tog, turn,
Row2: Sl1, K7, K2togtbl, turn.
Work these 2 rows until 8 sts. Remain.
Break off reinforcing thread.
Gusset
Using dpns K4 sts from middle of back. On same needle pick up and knit 10 sts
from heel flap and heel. Next needle K to end. 3rd needle Pick up and K 10 sts
from heel flap and heel. Then remaining 4 sts from back needle.
Decreasing on 1st and 3rd needle only: (front needle K all rounds)
Round 1: First needle:K to last 3sts, K2 tog , K1, Second Needle: Knit to end
Third Needle:K1, K2togtbl, K to end of needle
Round 2: K all sts.
Work these 2 rounds until 10 sts remain on 1st and 3rd needle
Foot and Toe:
Work K all rounds until foot measures 2ins less than desired length
Tie on reinforcing thread.
Round 1: K until 4 sts remain on 1st needle, K2tog, K2. Needle 2: K2,
K2togtbl, K until 4 sts rem on needle K2tog, K2. Needle 3: K2, K2tbl, k
to end of needle.
Round 2: K all sts.
Repeat last 2 rounds until 11 rounds have been worked.
K sts from needle #1 onto needle#2 . You should now have 2 needles
in work. Using 3 needle method, bind off.
Sew in all loose ends. Turn inside out and sew up seam as far as cuff. Turn right side out and sew cuff seam. Fold cuff down. Over ribbing.
You may want to add more sts for a wider leg. This pattern is based on about a 16-17" calf. Just remember to decrease the extra sts or work them into the foot.
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