KNITmuch | Issue 07

Dreamy
Relaxation
Photo courtesy of Red Heart
Socks
The toe here has been Kitchener stitched, or grafted, shut. It looks as though the
end has been knitted shut, but it’s all in the grafting!
Let's look at a smaller project.
Socks are one of the most
requested hand knit items. With
the Relaxation Sock pattern
from Red Heart, you won’t
have the heart to say ‘no’ to
a request and you won’t want
to. Mostly what discourages
people from knitting socks is
the yarn size. Fingering weight
yarn will make a very functional
sock, but Dreamy yarn will make
something really special.
I wouldn’t want anyone to think
the only thing Dreamy yarn is
good for is blankets and throws.
The Relaxation Sock pattern
is knit as a tube with an after
thought heel, which is a fantastic
technique. If you’re not sure how
to do it, this is the perfect time
to learn. Bigger yarn and a larger
project will make the structure
easier to see.
The sock itself is a very easy
pattern to follow. It’s knit from
the cuff down with a 1×1 rib,
then it switches to a 2×2 garter
rib for the body. This consists
of knitting one complete round,
then switching to a 2×2 rib and
repeating those two rows.
When you get down to the
toe you simply use decreases
to shape it, and graft the ends
together. If you’re not sure how
to graft stitches this is, again, a
really useful technique to learn.
There are some really great
YouTube videos about grafting.
If you were to simply search
grafting sock toes, you would be
able to find exactly what you’re
looking for. I know there are a
lot of different variations, but I
don’t like recommending one
in particular because everyone
learns differently.
Some may be auditory learners
where a video with a lot of
talking would do well for them,
while others may be visual or
mechanic learners where they
just have to see it done and do it
themselves. Start going through
videos and one of them will
make it click for you.
These Relaxation Socks would
be the perfect gift to put in a
basket with a book, some tea,
and a mug. Perhaps for Mother’s
day? It’s never too early to start
thinking about future holidays
and birthdays.
The toe here has been Kitchener stitched, or
grafted, shut. It looks as though the end has been
knitted shut, but it’s all in the grafting!
Doesn’t this look like the coziest sock you’ve ever
seen? It certainly feels that way.
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