Open-toe and -heel socks: free knitting patterns

Finished Measurements

Foot Circumference: 8 3/4 inches

Length: 7 inches

Materials

• The Sassy Skein Key West Karibbean Kotton (DK weight; 100% mercerized cotton; 107 yds/ 50g skein): 1 skein each peacock #114 (A) and orchid #119(B)

• Size 5 (3.75mm) double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge

• Stitch marker

Gauge

22 sts and 28 rnds = 4 inches/ 10cm in St st.

To save time, take time to check gauge.

Pattern Stitch

2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)

All rnds: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.

Sock

Cuff

With A, cast on 48 sts, leaving a 24-inch tail. Pm for beg of rnd and join, taking care not to twist sts. Knit 4 rnds.

Picot rnd: *K2tog, yo; rep from * to end.

Knit 3 rnds.

Work in 2x2 Rib for 24 rnds.

Shape Heel

Next rnd: Bind off 20 sts, knit to end—28 sts.

Next row (WS): Purl to end.

Next row: Change to B. Knit to end, cast on 20 sts—48 sts. Pm for beg of rnd and join.

Knit 24 rnds.

Picot rnd: *K2tog, yo; rep from * to end.

Knit 3 rnds.

Bind off loosely, leaving a 24-inch tail.

Finishing

Block lightly.

Fold cast-on edge to WS at Picot rnd and tack cast-on edge to WS, being careful not to let sts show on RS. Rep for bound-off edge.

Weave in ends.