LOOM KNITTING SOCKS - Macmillan

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