Bellerose Socks

LOOM:  Sock Loom 2

YARN:  Approx 100 grams/3.5oz of worsted weight yarn.  Sample used Red Heart Chic Sheep 100 grams/3.5oz;186yds/170m; colorways Suite (blue sample) and Polo (green sample).

NOTIONS: Tapestry needle, row counter (optional), stitch markers (optional), double pointed needles to hold the stitches for closing the toe

GAUGE: 9.5 sts x 15 rows= 2″ in stockinette

ABBREVIATIONS

K=knit stitch (not the ewrap)

P=purl stitch

St(s)=stitch(es)

Rnd(s)=round(s)

k2tog=knit two stitches together, a right slanting decrease

ssk=slip, slip, knit two stitches together, a left slanting decrease

yo=yarn over

NOTES: Two sizes are provided, children (adult women). When only one set of instructions is provided, use for both sizes. Sample shows 2 sizes: children and adult women size 7.5

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INSTRUCTIONS

Set the Sock Loom 2 to 32 (40 pegs).

Leg

Cast on 32 (40) sts, prepare to work in the rnd.

Rnds 1-8: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 9: *k2tog, yo, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 10: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 11: *yo, ssk, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 12: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 13: *k2tog, yo, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 14: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 15: *yo, ssk, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 16-26: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rep Rnds 9-26.

Heel

Follow instructions for desired size sock.

Sole and Instep

Continue working in the rnd in stockinette stitch (knit every stitch) until the sock measures 2 inches less than the desired length.

Toe

Follow instructions for Heel

Closing the toe

Keeping all sts from twisting, place the first 16 (20) sts onto a double pointed needle. Place the remaining 16 (20) sts onto another double pointed needle.

BO all sts using the Kitchener Stitch, as seen in the following tutorial: http://www.knittingboard.com/kitchener-stitch-page/

Weave all ends in. Block to set the stitches.

HEEL AND TOE INSTRUCTIONS