Daring Red Boot Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:56:04 GMT

Sweet details make these boot socks a must-knit! A simple lace panel runs along the back of the leg, and an afterthought heel allows you to customize the sock to fit your heel.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Size 8½" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe, 13" leg circumference below rib, slightly stretched: to fit an adult woman
Yarn Quince and Co. Chickadee (100% wool; 181 yd [166 m]/50 g):
• #133 winesap, 3 skeins
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): One set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) dpn
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Wooly Toes Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:06:24 GMT

These toe-up socks are sized for children and adults. The children's sizes feature a knee-high leg, while the adults' feature a crew-length leg. Unique cast-ons and bind-offs make for perfect toe-up socks, while an afterthought heel is a fun touch.

Designer Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)" foot circumference. Child’s socks shown measure 6" foot and 11" leg from top of heel; adult’s socks shown measure 8".
Yarn Nashua Handknits Wooly Stripes (100% wool; 88 yd [80 m]/50 g). Child’s knee-highs: #WS0009 faded blues (MC) and #WS0079 earthy (CC), 2 skeins each. Adult’s crew socks: #WS0077 vine and berry (MC) and #WS0007 spice market (CC), 2 skeins each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) or two 24" circular needles. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle;
• waste yarn.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st.

Patterns : Afterthought heel

Daring Red Boot Socks

Wooly Toes Socks