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SIMPLE <strong>SOCKS</strong><br />
Knitting loom<br />
Materials<br />
64 peg extra fine gauge knitting<br />
loom. to recreate the pattern,<br />
you will need a knitting loom<br />
with a peg count multiple of 2.<br />
Yarn<br />
400–440 yd (365–402 m)<br />
of sock weight yarn.<br />
(Sample uses Scout’s<br />
Swag in Stocker Pond.)<br />
Tools<br />
Knitting tool<br />
tapestry needle<br />
2 double pointed needles in size<br />
2 (US)<br />
Gauge<br />
18 sts and 24 rows to<br />
2 in. (5 cm) in St st (knit all rows)<br />
Size<br />
Shown in 9 in. (23 cm) foot<br />
circumference. Pattern can be<br />
adapted to any other smaller or<br />
larger loom with a peg multiple<br />
of 2.<br />
36 <strong>LOOM</strong> KnIttIng <strong>SOCKS</strong><br />
Single rib socks<br />
Single rib socks are classic! The pattern is easily adaptable as it<br />
has a multiple of 2. Make a pair for everyone in the family.<br />
LEVEL 1<br />
Stitch pattern:<br />
Single Rib stitch<br />
Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to the<br />
end of rnd.<br />
Rep this rnd throughout.<br />
Directions<br />
Cast on 64sts, join to work in<br />
the round.<br />
Cuff & Leg<br />
Work in single rib st until leg<br />
measures 6 in. (15 cm) from cast-on<br />
edge (or desired length).<br />
Heel<br />
Done in rows as in a flat panel using<br />
short-rows on 32 pegs. Follow<br />
short-row shaping instructions on<br />
page 25 until 12 sts remain<br />
unwrapped. End ready for a<br />
clockwise row.Continue with the<br />
reverse short-row shaping<br />
instructions on page 26.<br />
Foot<br />
Done in the round, sole is done in st<br />
st, instep continues in single rib st.<br />
Next rnd: k31, p1 *k1, p1; rep<br />
from * to the end of rnd.<br />
Repeat last rnd until foot measures<br />
6 1 ⁄2 in. (16.5 cm) from back of heel<br />
(or desired length).<br />
Toe<br />
Follow short-row shaping as<br />
previously done for the heel.<br />
Remove sts from loom as follows:<br />
Place on dpn 1: Sts from pegs 1–32.<br />
Place on dpn 2: Sts from pegs 33–64.<br />
Sts are now prepared to graft close.<br />
Follow grafting instructions to close<br />
the toe (see page 17 for illustrated<br />
instructions).<br />
Finishing<br />
Weave all yarn tail ends.<br />
Block lightly.<br />
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