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| Slipper Socks with Diamond Pattern |
| This pattern is written for a 9/10 shoe size. To adjust for a size 7/8, skip Rounds 12 - 15. For a size 5/6, skip Rounds 12 - 19. If necessary, read over the instructions for Round 12 to get an idea how the pattern is worked. Gauge: 7 sc, 9 rows of sc = 2". 4.5 oz. Worsted Weight Yarn Size "E" Hook Stitch Markers Tapestry Needle Toe: Ch 8. Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (8th ch counts as first stitch in round and there will eventually be 3 stitches worked in this ch st). Sc in next 5 ch. 3 sc in last ch. Sc in next 6 ch (across bottom of foundation ch). Mark last stitch. 16 stitches in round. |
| Round 2: 2 sc in top of ch 1. Sc in next 7 st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 7 st. 18 stitches in round. Round 3: 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 8 st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 8 st. 20 stitches in round. Round 4: 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 9 st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 9 st. 22 stitches in round. Round 5: 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 10 st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 10 st. 24 stitches in round. Round 6: 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 st. 26 stitches in round. Round 7: 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 st. 28 stitches in round. Move marker to last stitch in this round. Rounds 8 - 9: Sc in next 28 st. 28 stitches in each round. Round 10: Sc in next 27 st. Sl in last st. 28 stitches in round. Remove marker. Foot/Cuff Round 11: Sc in next 7 st. Sl st in next st. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 27 st. Join w/sl st to top of ch 1. Round 12 (see chart below for pattern): Ch 1, turn. Fpdc around next 2 sc two rounds below (in Round 10), instead of next 2 st in Round 11. Sc in next st (in Round 11). Fpdc around next sc two rounds below. Sc in next 4 st (in Round 11). Fpdc around next sc two rounds below. Sc in next st (in Round 11). Fpdc around next 2 sc two rounds below. Sc in remaining stitches in Round 11. Join w/sl st to top of ch 1. Still 28 stitches in round. Round 13: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 27 st. Join w/sl st to top of ch 1. Round 14: Ch 1, turn. Fpdc around next two fpdcs below. Sc in next two st. Fpdc around fpdc below and one st to the right. Sc in next 2 st. Fpdc around fpdc below and one stitch to the left. Sc in next 2 st. Fpdc around next 2 fpdcs. Sc in next 15 st. Join w/sl st to top of ch 1. Work subsequent even rounds through Round 40 in this manner, referring to the chart for placement of stitches. Only instructions for remaining odd rounds through Round 39 are given below. Return to instructions only (chart pattern will be finished) after Round 40. Rounds 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 27 st. Join w/sl st to top of ch 1. Rounds 27, 29 and 31: Ch 1, turn. Sc in same st that ch 1 came from. Sc across back of sock as in previous odd-numbered rows, but work an extra sc in the st just before the pattern area starts. Continue sc across top of sock. Join w/sl st to top of ch 1. Round 33: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next st. Create opening for heel by working 19 sc with foundation chain attached (this is done by inserting the hook into the base of the stitch just completed, yo, pull through first loop on hook, yo pull through new first loop on hook, yo, pull through remaining loops on hook). Skip 19 st. Sc in next 12 st. Join w/sl st to top of ch 1. Rounds 35, 37 and 39: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 27 st. Join w/sl st to top of ch 1. Round 41: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 33 st. Join w/sl st to top of ch 2. Round 42: Ch 2, turn. Alternate fpdc's and bpdc's all the way around. Join w/sl st to top of ch 2. Round 43: Ch 2, turn. Alternate bpdc's and fpdc's (to continue rib pattern) all the way around. Join w/sl st to top of ch 2. Round 44: Ch 2, turn. Alternate pfhdc's and bphdc's all the way around. Join w/sl st to top of ch 2. Fasten off, weave in end. Afterthought Heel There are 19 stitches available to work across the bottom of the heel opening. With right side (outside) of sock facing you, attach yarn to 10th st. Ch 1. Sc to last stitch of bottom of opening. Sc 2 tog by combining the last stitch in the bottom of the heel opening with the first stitch in the top of the heel opening. Sc across the top of heel opening to last stitch, combining the last stitch in the top of the heel opening with the first stitch in the bottom of the heel opening with a sc 2 tog. Sc across bottom of heel opening to starting ch. Mark last stitch in round. Do not join. Sc in starting ch and continue in rounds (about 9 rounds will be necessary), always working 2 sc tog at the ends of the opening (combining the stitches on either side of the sc tog in the previous round), reducing the size of the opening. Round ends will "move" toward the right, and when approximately 9 stitches are left unworked on the top and bottom, fasten off leaving a long (12" or so) tail. This tail will be at or near the right side of the opening. Turn sock inside out. Thread the tail through a tapestry needle, and sew up seam. Weave in end. Wash the socks inside out for best results. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions or comments! |
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| Sock Front Pattern Chart (click to enlarge and/or print out) |
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