k2 from cn, [p1, k2] 7 times, p1, sl 3 sts onto cn and hold in back, k2, slip purl st from cn onto left needle and purl it, k2 from cn, p1.
Repeat Rnds 1–10 for pattern.
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Leg
With size 2 (2.5 mm) needles, loosely CO 66 sts. Arrange sts evenly on 3 dpn, place marker (pm), and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Rep Rnds 1–10 of cable rib patt (see Stitch Guide ) until piece measures 4" (10 cm) from CO. Change to size 1 (2.25 mm) needles and cont in patt as established until Rnd 4 of patt has been worked 10 times—94 rows of cable rib completed; piece measures about 8" (20.5 cm) from beg.
Heel
Heel Flap
Work 29 sts in patt, turn work around, sl 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf), p31—32 heel sts centered over back of leg; rem 34 sts will be worked later for instep (the sts at each side of the instep should be the purl st from the center of each cable). Work 32 heel sts back and forth in rows as foll:
Row 1: (RS) *Sl 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), k1; rep from *.
Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to end. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until a total of 32 rows have been worked, ending with a WS row—16 chain sts along each selvedge edge.
Turn Heel
Work short-rows to shape heel as foll:
Row 1: (RS) K18, ssk, k1, turn work.
Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise wyf, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3: Sl 1 pwise wyb, knit to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, ssk (1 st each side of gap), k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, p2tog (1 st each side of gap), p1, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked—18 sts rem.
Shape Gussets
Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the rnd as foll:
Rnd 1: With Needle 1, work 18 heel sts as sl 1, k17, then pick up and knit 18 sts along left side of heel flap; with Needle 2, work Rnd 1 of instep rib patt (see Stitch Guide ) over 34 instep sts; with Needle 3, pick up and knit 18 sts along right side of heel flap, then knit the first 9 sts from Needle 1 again—88 sts total; 27 sts each on Needles 1 and 3; 34 instep sts on Needle 2. Rnd begins at center of heel.
Rnd 2: On Needle 1, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; on Needle 2, cont in instep rib patt; on Needle 3, ssk, knit to end—2 sts dec’d.
Rnd 3: Work even in patt.
Rep Rnds 2 and 3 eleven more times—64 sts rem; 15 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 34 instep sts on Needle 2.
Foot
Cont even in patt (work instep patt on Needle 2; work St st on Needle 1 and Needle 3) until foot measures about 8" (20.5 cm) from back of heel, or 2" (5 cm) less than desired total length, ending with Rnd 2 of instep rib patt (2 rnds after last cable crossing rnd).
Toe
Knit 1 rnd, shifting the first st from Needle 2 onto Needle 1 and the last st from Needle 2 onto Needle 3—16 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 32 instep sts on Needle 2.
Rnd 1: On Needle 1, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; on Needle 2, ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; on Needle 3, ssk, knit to end—4 sts dec'd.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 seven more times—32 sts rem; 8 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 16 sts on Needle 2. Rep Rnd 1 (dec every rnd) 4 times—16 sts rem; 4 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 8 sts on Needle 2. With Needle 3, knit sts from Needle 1—8 sts each on 2 needles.
Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail. Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (see Glossary, page 123 ) to graft sts tog. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly.
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Diagonal Cross-Rib Socks
Ann Budd
For these handsome socks, Ann Budd used a diagonal cross pattern that is achieved by knitting a simple twist every other row. For mirror symmetry, the columns on one sock are knitted with a left-leaning stitch, while the other sock features a right-leaning stitch. The upper leg is worked on needles one size larger to accommodate the shape of the calf, a technique Ann borrowed from Pricilla Gibson-Roberts.
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F INISHED S IZE
About 9" (23 cm) foot circumference and
Repeat Rnds 1–10 for pattern.
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Leg
With size 2 (2.5 mm) needles, loosely CO 66 sts. Arrange sts evenly on 3 dpn, place marker (pm), and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Rep Rnds 1–10 of cable rib patt (see Stitch Guide ) until piece measures 4" (10 cm) from CO. Change to size 1 (2.25 mm) needles and cont in patt as established until Rnd 4 of patt has been worked 10 times—94 rows of cable rib completed; piece measures about 8" (20.5 cm) from beg.
Heel
Heel Flap
Work 29 sts in patt, turn work around, sl 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf), p31—32 heel sts centered over back of leg; rem 34 sts will be worked later for instep (the sts at each side of the instep should be the purl st from the center of each cable). Work 32 heel sts back and forth in rows as foll:
Row 1: (RS) *Sl 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), k1; rep from *.
Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to end. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until a total of 32 rows have been worked, ending with a WS row—16 chain sts along each selvedge edge.
Turn Heel
Work short-rows to shape heel as foll:
Row 1: (RS) K18, ssk, k1, turn work.
Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise wyf, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3: Sl 1 pwise wyb, knit to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, ssk (1 st each side of gap), k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to 1 st before gap formed on previous row, p2tog (1 st each side of gap), p1, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked—18 sts rem.
Shape Gussets
Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in the rnd as foll:
Rnd 1: With Needle 1, work 18 heel sts as sl 1, k17, then pick up and knit 18 sts along left side of heel flap; with Needle 2, work Rnd 1 of instep rib patt (see Stitch Guide ) over 34 instep sts; with Needle 3, pick up and knit 18 sts along right side of heel flap, then knit the first 9 sts from Needle 1 again—88 sts total; 27 sts each on Needles 1 and 3; 34 instep sts on Needle 2. Rnd begins at center of heel.
Rnd 2: On Needle 1, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; on Needle 2, cont in instep rib patt; on Needle 3, ssk, knit to end—2 sts dec’d.
Rnd 3: Work even in patt.
Rep Rnds 2 and 3 eleven more times—64 sts rem; 15 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 34 instep sts on Needle 2.
Foot
Cont even in patt (work instep patt on Needle 2; work St st on Needle 1 and Needle 3) until foot measures about 8" (20.5 cm) from back of heel, or 2" (5 cm) less than desired total length, ending with Rnd 2 of instep rib patt (2 rnds after last cable crossing rnd).
Toe
Knit 1 rnd, shifting the first st from Needle 2 onto Needle 1 and the last st from Needle 2 onto Needle 3—16 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 32 instep sts on Needle 2.
Rnd 1: On Needle 1, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; on Needle 2, ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; on Needle 3, ssk, knit to end—4 sts dec'd.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 seven more times—32 sts rem; 8 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 16 sts on Needle 2. Rep Rnd 1 (dec every rnd) 4 times—16 sts rem; 4 sts each on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 8 sts on Needle 2. With Needle 3, knit sts from Needle 1—8 sts each on 2 needles.
Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail. Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (see Glossary, page 123 ) to graft sts tog. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly.
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Diagonal Cross-Rib Socks
Ann Budd
For these handsome socks, Ann Budd used a diagonal cross pattern that is achieved by knitting a simple twist every other row. For mirror symmetry, the columns on one sock are knitted with a left-leaning stitch, while the other sock features a right-leaning stitch. The upper leg is worked on needles one size larger to accommodate the shape of the calf, a technique Ann borrowed from Pricilla Gibson-Roberts.
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F INISHED S IZE
About 9" (23 cm) foot circumference and
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