Here is the pattern for my Daffodil Socks, as promised. I haven’t had anybody check this, and though I myself have looked over it a few times I wouldn’t be surprised if you notice a mistake. (though hopefully it would be the kind of mistake you would notice, rather than something that would mess you up!) Please feel free to let me know.
When I was knitting these I was quite unfamiliar with the short row heel method so I consulted this tutorial, which I highly recommend! Sometimes it helps to know what you are doing, instead of just following instructions blindly. Plus, it makes it possible to adjust sizing and so on.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy!
Daffodil Socks
Size: Newborn
Yarn: fingering weight
Needles: 2.0mm double pointed
Gauge: 8 sts = 1”
Abbreviations:
CO = Cast On
k = knit
p = purl
St(s) = stitch(s)
wst = wrap stitch
Picot Cast On
Using the Knit Cast On, CO 5 sts
BO 2 sts
Slip the stitch from the right needle back onto the left needle. (3 sts have been cast on)
Repeat until desired number of stitches have been cast on.
Wrap Stitch (wst)
On knit row: yf, sl1p, yb, replace st on left needle
On purl row: sl1p, yb, replace st on left needle, yf
Pick Up Wrap or Wraps
On knit row: Insert needle into wrap(s) from bottom to top, then into stitch. Knit these together.
On purl row: Insert needle into wrap(s) from bottom to top ON RIGHT SIDE and place this loop on the needle. Purl it together with the next stitch.
Knitting the Sock
CO 36 sts using picot cast on.
Join and work in the round, working k1, p1 rib
Continue working in rib until the piece measures 2” from cuff.
K 1 row.
P 3 rows.
K 2 rows.
P3 rows.
K1 row. During this row, redistribute the sts on the needles as follows:
Needle one: 9
Needle 2: 9
Needle 3: 18
Begin Heel
Next row: k 18. (these stitches become the top of the foot) the next 18 sts will be the heel. Work them as follows:
Row 1: k17, wst. Turn.
Row 2: p 16, wst. Turn.
Row 3: k15, wst. Turn.
Row 4: p14, wst. Turn
Continue working in established pattern, ending on a purl row: P8, wst. Turn. (8 sts remain in the middle, unwrapped, with 5 wrapped sts on either side.)
Turn Heel
Row 1: k 8, k1 while picking up wrap, wst. Turn.
Row 2: p9, p1 while picking up wrap, wst. Turn.
Row 3: k 10, k1 while picking up 2 wraps, wst.
Row 4: p 11, p1 while picking up 2 wraps, wst. Turn.
Continue working in established pattern (rows 3 and 4) ending on purl row: p 15, p1 while picking up 2 wraps, wst. Turn.
Next row: k16, k1 while picking up 2 wraps, wst. (this stitch will be from needle 1) Turn.
Next row: p 17, p1 while picking up 2 wraps, wst (this will be from needle 2) turn
Next row: k 18
The heel is done! It’s time to knit in the round again, starting with the top of the foot.
Foot
Next row: k1 while picking up wrap, k 16, k1 while picking up wrap, k18
Work in stst until foot measures 2 ½”.
Toe
The toe is worked back and forth over the first 18 sts.
Row 1: k17, wst. Turn.
Row 2: p 16, wst. Turn.
Row 3: k15, wst. Turn.
Row 4: p14, wst. Turn
Continue working in established pattern, ending on a purl row: P8, wst. Turn. (8 sts remain in the middle, unwrapped, with 5 wrapped sts on either side.)
Turn Toe
Row 1: k 8, k1 while picking up wrap, wst. Turn.
Row 2: p9, p1 while picking up wrap, wst. Turn.
Row 3: k 10, k1 while picking up 2 wraps, wst. Turn.
Row 4: p 11, p1 while picking up 2 wraps, wst. Turn.
Continue working in established pattern (rows 3 and 4) ending on purl row: p 17, p 1 while picking up 2 wraps. Turn.
Graft 18 toe sts to the 18 remaining foot sts. Weave in ends.
