multi-sized Comfy Soled Socks pattern

I played around with the numbers and have added sizes S and L to the original Comfy Soled Socks pattern. I haven't test knit the pattern as written. Please let me know if you find any errors so that I can correct them.

There's a PDF version of this pattern on Ravelry too.

Comfy Soled Socks

Sized for Women's Small, Medium, and Large

This is a plain stockinette sock pattern with the slip stitch heel flap pattern carried under the heel for cushioning and reinforcement; the rest of the sole is purled for comfort. If desired, you can knit a pattern on the leg and instep of the sock.

Yarn: fingering weight

Size: Women's small, (medium, large)

Cuff: 8 (9, 10) inches

Calculated Cuff Measurement: 7 (8, 9) inches.

Gauge: 8 stitches per inch

Needle Size: US 0 / 2.0 mm or size needed to get gauge.

Construction: Top Down with 2 circular needles. Can also be made using double pointed needles. If using 5 dpns divide half of cuff stitches on 2 needles and the other half on 2 more needles (eg: 16 sts per needle for size M). If using 4 dpns put half the cuff stitches on 2 dpns and the other half on 2 dpn (eg: 32, 16, 16 for size M).

NOTE: Because of the purled sole used in this pattern I find it is easiest to have the sole stitches on one needle and the instep stitches divided between the others. I have trouble avoiding ladders if I separate the purled sole stitches over 2 needles. YMMV

Pattern:

Ribbing and Leg:

Cast on 56 (64, 72) stitches. Join in a ring being careful not to twist. Divide stitches over 2 needles. Work K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit leg stitches until desired leg height is reached.

Heel:

NOTE: Heel flap is worked in rows on 28 (32, 36) stitches.

NOTE: S1 = sl 1 purlwise.

Heel Flap:

Row 1 *Slip 1, k1 repeat across from *

Row 2 Slip 1, purl across

Knit until you have 28 (32, 36) heel flap rows. Heel flap shape should be close to square. End with a purl row.

Turn Heel as follows (continuing heel pattern):

Row 1: *Sl 1, k1* for 16 (18, 20) sts, ssk, K1 turn

Row 2: Sl 1, P5 sts, P2 tog, P1, turn

Row 3: *Sl 1, K1* for 6 sts, sl 1, ssk, K1, turn

Row 4: Sl 1, P7, P2 tog, P1, turn

Row 5: Sl 1, *Sl 1, K1* for 8 sts, ssk, K1, turn

Row 6: Sl 1, P9, P2tog, P1, turn

Row 7: *Sl 1, K1* for 10 sts, Sl 1, ssk, K1, turn

Row 8: Sl 1, P11, P2tog, P1, turn

Row 9: Sl 1, *Sl 1, K1* for 12 sts, ssk, K1, turn

Row 10: Sl 1, P13, P2tog, P1, turn

For size S only:

Row 11: *Sl 1, K1* for 14 sts, Sl 1, ssk, turn

Row 12: P15, P2tog, turn (16 sts total)

For size M only:

Row 11: *Sl 1, K1* for 14 sts, Sl 1, ssk, K1 turn

Row 12: Sl 1, P15, P2tog, P1, turn

Row 13: Sl 1, *Sl 1, K1* for 16 sts,ssk, turn

Row 14: P17, P2tog, turn (18 sts total)

For size L only:

Row 11: *Sl 1, K1* for 14 sts, Sl 1, ssk, K1 turn

Row 12: Sl1, P15, P2tog, P1, turn

Row 13: Sl 1, *Sl 1, K1* for 16 sts, ssk, K1, turn

Row 14: Sl 1, P 17, P2tog, P1, turn

Row 15: *Sl 1, K1* for 18 sts, Sl 1, ssk, turn

Row 16: P19, P2tog, turn (20 sts total)

Gusset:

With needle 1, *K1, Sl 1* across heel flap 16 (18, 20) sts. Pick up and knit 6 (7, 8) stitches from the side of the heel flap. Place marker. Pick up and knit 8 (9, 10) more sts from side of heel flap plus knit one stitch in the gusset corner. Knit across needle 2 (instep).

Using a spare needle, pick up one stitch in the gusset corner and 8 (9, 10) stitches from the side of the heel flap. Place marker. Pick up 6 (7, 8) more stitches along heel flap. Using needle 1, knit the remaining stitches on Needle 1. Knit the instep stitches across needle 2. Gusset and sole stitches should be on needle 1 and instep stitches on needle 2.

Gusset Decrease and Sock Foot:

Rnd 1:

Needle 1: K1, ssk, knit until first marker. *Sl 1, K1* until second marker. Knit to the last 3 stitches k2 tog, k1.

Needle 2: Knit.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Repeat these 2 rounds until total stitches equal 56 (64, 72). Note that you will use some of the stitches between the markers to complete the gusset decreases. You should have 28 (32, 36) sts on each needle.

Sock Foot:

Purl stitches on needle 1 and and knit stitches on needle 2 until you are approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches from the top of your longest toe.

Shape Toe:

Rnd 1:

Needle 1: K1, SSK, knit until the last 3 sts, K2 tog, K1. Continue purling the stitches between the decreases (SSK and K2tog).

Needle 2: K1, SSK, knit until the last 3 stitches, k2 tog, k1.

Rnd 2: Knit around

Continue in this manner until you have approximately 24 (24, 36) stitches remaining. Then work Rnd 1 only until 12 (12, 16) sts remain. Graft toe closed.

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March 2008

Revised June 2012

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