DK Acrylic Socks

DK Acrylic Socks

By Amy Bright

 

 Materials:

-       DK Yarn (Pattern shows Stylecraft ‘Merry go round’ in Starburst 3145 as the main colour and Hobby Craft ‘Women’s Institute’ in Navy 1429 as the contrast colour) Pattern will work with any DK yarn

-       2.75mm 60 cm Circular Needles

-       Darning needle/Crochet hook for weaving in

-       Scissors

-       Tape measure or ruler

 

Gauge:

I try not to worry about Gauge too much, life is too short and blocking tends to fix any issues. My work is measuring between 6/7 stitches per inch.

 

Abbreviations:

K – Knit

P – Purl

SL – Slip yarn to other needle

p2tog - purl 2 stitches together

k2tog - knit 2 stitches together

 

Cuff:

In contrast colour, cast on 60 stitches in preferred method of cast on (if using long tail like me, please cast on loosely as this can sometimes come out a little tight). Join in the round being careful not to twist your work. Place 30 stitches on each needle.

 

Rounds 1-12: (k1, p1) repeat to the end of the round.

 

Leg:

Change to main colour.

Work in stockinette (knit all stitches) for 5 inches (or desired length).

 

Heel Flap:

Change to contrast colour.

Working on only 1 needle, work the Heel flap back and forth.

Row 1: K3, *K1, SL1* until last 3 stitches, K3

Row 2: K3, P24, K3

Repeat these 2 rows 14 more times (Total of 30 rows)

 

Turn the Heel:

Continue to work back and forth on one needle.

Row 1: SL1, K16, K2tog, K1, Turn Work

Row 2: SL1, P4, P2tog, P1, Turn work

Row 3: SL1, K to 1 stitch before the gap, K2tog, K1, Turn Work

Row 4: SL1, P to 1 stitch before the gap, P2tog, P1, Turn work

Repeat rows 3-4 until all stitches have been worked.

You should have 16 stitches on your working needle

 

Gusset:

Change to main colour

Pick up 16 stiches along the side of the gusset (The garter stitch edge should make this easier) on the working needle and knit them all.

Knit the 30 stitches on the other needle

Pick up 16 stitches along the other side of the gusset and knit them all.

Needle one should have 48 stitches on and needle 2 should have 30 stitches on.

 

Gusset decreases:

Knit one round.

Needle 1 (48 Stitches): K1, K2tog, K until last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1

Needle 2 (30 stitches): K30.

Then, continue to work in the round, Knitting all stitches, repeat the decreases on needle 1 until you have 30 stitches on Needle 1 and 30 stitches on needle 2. (total 60 stitches)

 

Foot:

Continue in stockinette until you have the desired foot length using the below charts. (Remember to allow 2 inches for the toe)

Men:

Size	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Inches	9	9 1/2	9 3/4	10	10 3/4	11	11 3/4	12

Women:

Size	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Inches	8 5/8	9	9 1/4	9 5/8	10	10 1/4	10 5/8	11

 

Toe:

Change to contrast colour.

Round 1: Knit all stitches

Needle 1: K1, K2tog, Knit to the last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1.

Needle 2: K1, K2tog, Knit to the last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1

Round 2: K all stitches

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until you have 12 stitches remaining on each needle.

Close the toe using your preferred method. Most people like to use the Kitchener stitch. Personally I like to use the thumb method cast off and sew up.

 

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and block.

 

You are all done! Now all you have to do is defeat the dreaded ‘second sock syndrome’ and get that next one cast on!

 

I really hope you have enjoyed the pattern, but If you have any questions or queries about this pattern, please feel free to get in touch via any of my social media formats:

 

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Email: amymaybright@gmail.com