k2 tog left:
insert needle in front of first st and in back
of next st and k these 2 sts together.
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Kitchener stitch:
Insert threaded yarn needle purlwise (from back to
front) through first stitch of front knitting needle
and through first stitch of back knitting needle; re-insert
needle knitwise (front front to back) through first
stitch of front needle, then purlwise through second
stitch on front needle. * Insert needle knitwise on
stitch on back needle where thread emerges, purlwise
through next stitch on needle. Insert needle knitwise
through stitch on front needle where thread emerges,
purlwise through next stitch on needle. Continue in
this manner from * for rest of stitches, following illustration
above, and keeping tension even with knitted fabric.
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Free Pattern - Pine Tree Socks
These are great heavy outdoor socks, good for cross-country
skiing, snowshoeing, or just to keep your feet warm around
the house. They are worked in rounds with pine tree motifs
duplicate stitched last.
One adult size fits all - leg and foot length can be adjusted
as needed.
Materials: One skein (220-yd) in main color (A), one
skein each two contrasting colors (B and C).
One set each size 4 and 6 (3.5 and 4 mm) double-pointed needles,
or size to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge: In Stockinette stitch, 5 sts = 1"
Cable (worked on 6 sts):
Rounds 1 and 2: P 2, k 2, p 2.
Round 3: P 2, k next 2 sts together, leave on needle and knit
first st again, drop both sts off needle together, p 2.
Rounds 4, 5, and 6: Rep Row 1
Repeat Rounds 1 - 6 for Cable.
Left Sock, Cuff:
With larger needles and C, cast on 52 sts loosely. Divide
sts evenly on smaller needles and place a yarn marker at the
beginning of round. Work around in k2, k2 rib for 1 round
C, then continue with color B until ribbing is 2 1/2"
long.
Leg:
Change to larger needles, then work with A, inc 1 st at beginning
of round - 53 sts. Divide sts by putting 14 sts on first needle,
15 sts on second needle, and 24 sts on third needle. Next
round, work as follows: k 29 sts, cable on 6 sts, k 9 sts,
cable on 6 sts, k 3 sts.
Work in est pat on rest of leg, while at the same time,
at 4" from cuff, work first dec as follows: k 2 tog,
work to last 2 sts, k2 tog left (see how-to at left). Repeat
this dec row once more 6 rounds later - 49 sts remaining.
Work even until 5" to 7" from cuff, as desired.
Divide sts as follows for heel: place first 12 sts and last
11 sts on one needle for heel, place remaining 26 sts on holder
for instep.
Heel:
working on these 23 sts only, with color B, work as follows:
Row 1 (wrong side): Slip first st, purl across.
Row 2: Slip first st, knit across.
Repeat these 2 rows until you have worked 18 rows. Place marker
on this row.
Turn heel as follows: With wrong side facing, slip 1, p 13,
p 2 tog, p 1, turn work; slip 1, k 6, k2 tog left, k 1, turn;
slip 1, p 7, p 2 tog, p 1, turn; slip 1, k 8 sts, k2 tog left,
k 1, turn; slip 1, p 9, p 2 tog, p 1, turn. Continue in this
manner, working toward sides of heel and having 1 st more
between the decreases on each row until 15 sts remain.
Gusset and Foot:
With right side facing and A, start at the center of the 15
heel sts and knit across last 7 sts from heel, pick up and
knit 10 sts on side of heel, work across 26 sts from instep
holder, pick up and k 10 sts on side of heel, and work across
8 remaining sts from heel. Place yarn marker at beginning
of row - you should have 17 sts on first needle, 26 sts on
second needle, and 18 sts on third needle (61 sts total).
Knit 1 round.
Decrease Round: Knit to within last 3 sts on first needle,
k2 tog, k 1; k across sts on second needle; on third needle,
k 1, k2 tog left, k to end of row. Repeat these last 2 rounds
5 more times - 49 sts remain. Work even until foot length
is 7" to 9" from heel marker, as desired. Place
12 sts on first and third needles, 25 sts on second needle.
Toe:
Work with color B.
Round 1: Knit to within 3 sts from end of first needle, k2
tog, k 1; on second needle, k 1, k2 tog left, knit to last
3 sts, k 2 tog, k 1; on third needle, k 1, k2 tog left, knit
to end.
Round 2: Knit.
Repeat these 2 rounds 5 more times, then repeat Round 1 every
round until 13 sts remain. Close toe using Kitchener stitch
(also known as grafting or weaving - see how-to at left).
Pine Tree Motifs:
With tapestry needle and C, work duplicate stitch tree motifs
from chart between cable patterns. Begin 2 rows below cuff
and leave 4 rows in between motifs. Work as many complete
motifs as will fit in space.
Right Sock: Work as for Left Sock, positioning cables
on first needle instead of last, to reverse placement.
More free patterns: Variegated
Vest, Classic V-Neck Pullover
for Kids
©Hélène rush designs - Permission given to print
this pattern for non-commercial uses only.
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