MiniHolidaySock
by turvid
Take a moment (really that is all you need) and work up these CUTE and FAST little treasures.
These Mini Holiday Socks are a fast project for:
- A Christmas tree,
- A last minute Christmas gift,
- Or a little something for a friend or colleague.
Not to mention they are GREAT stash busters! Finally a fun project to use up all your left over yarn!
Here is all the information you will need to know:
Skill level:
Intermediate
Finished Measurements:
Height: about 3.5 inches (9 cm). Please note this will vary depending on your gauge.
Gauge:
7sts/9rows pr inch (14sts/18 rows pr 5 cm). Please note that depending on the size needles and weight of yarn used the gauge of your mittens may vary.
Yarn:
Color A: White
Color B: Red
Please note that any cotton or wool will work.
Needle Size:
Double pointed needles US #1.5 (2.5mm). Please note you should use needles that fit your yarn. A handy tip is to look at the ball band of your yarn and use the suggested needle size or whatever size gives you the resulting look you want.
Crochet hook:
US B (2.5 mm) to make a Christmas Ornament.
Pattern for Mini Holiday Socks:
Cuff and Leg:
Working in the round.
- With Color A Cast on 18 stitches.
- Divide into 3 needles (9 + 4 +5 sts) and join to work in the round. Make sure you don’t twist the stitches.
- Work K1, P1 ribbing for 3 rounds.
- Change to Color B,
- K15 rounds.
Heel:
- Knit 8 stitches, turn
- Sl1, purl 6 sts turn
- Sl1, knit 5 sts, turn
- Sl1, purl 4 sts, turn
- Slip the first stitch, knit to one stitch before the gap:
- Slip the stitch before the gap onto the right hand needle, pick up the bar running between the gap and put it on the right hand needle.
- Knit the slipped stitch and the picked up bar together.
- Turn, slip the first stitch, and purl to one stitch before the gap.
- Slip the stitch before the gap, pick up the bar running between the gap, and put it on the right hand needle.
- Purl the slipped stitch and the picked up bar together.
- Repeat one more time. Turning, slipping the first stitch, knitting to the stitch before the gap, slipping it, picking up the bar, and knitting them together, and you’ve closed the second gap.
NOTE: A nice explanation (with video) of this heel here: http://kaityvr.wordpress.com/2007/05/28/the-easiest-way-to-do-a-short-row-heel/
Foot:
If needed: pick up a stitch after and before the heel sts to avoid gap. K2tog next round.
- K12 rounds.
Toe:
- Round 1: *K1, K2tog* all around (12 sts)
- Round 2: knit
- Round 3: *K1, K2tog* all around (8 sts)
- Round 4: knit
Cut the yarn and draw it through the stitches.
Finishing: Weave in ends.
Extra Bits:
To make a Christmas tree ornament:
· Join color A with a slip stitch to cuff of sock,
· Using a crochet hook, chain 40,
· Join to slip stitch to create ring,
· Finish off.
So much more you can do to this basic pattern! What you ask?
- Tie two or more socks together and create socks frenzy.
- Tie a sock up with a Mini Holiday Mitten.
- Stuff them with fibrefill and seam up the opening to make it more 3 dimensional.
- Make them goody socks and put a chocolate inside (great for kids to find on Christmas morning).
- Embellish them! Decorate with embroidery, buttons or glue on any holiday inspired motif. Let the kids get involved and decorate with fabric paint or beads!
If you make the sock please let me know! I would love to see what you have created.
**Free pattern for personal use only**
by turvid 2007
Please contact me via email if you need further instructions: turvid at online dot no.
Blog: http://turvid.blogspot.com/
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Thanks to Marly and Sharon for helping me with the pattern-writing.
