Knitted Dodson Socks
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Size
Finished Foot Circumference 7 (8, 9)” [17.8 (20.3, 22.9) cm] to fit foot circumference of approximately 8 (9, 10)” [20.3 (22.9, 25.4) cm].
Yarn
Squoosh Fiberarts – Merino Cashmere: Sock (80% Superwash Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon; 370 yards [338 meters]/113 grams): Celeste, 1 ball
Needles
Size US 1 (2.25 mm): your choice of short circulars, dpns or one long circular to work in the round, or your desired needle size for socks
Notions
Stitch markers (2), darning needle
Gauge
34 sts and 48 rows = 4’ [10 cm] in St st after dry blocking.
32 sts and 56 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Diagonal Mesh Pattern after wet blocking
Abbreviations
Standard Abbreviations.
Chart
Sock Instructions
CO 56 (64, 72) sts and join in the round using your preferred method for small diameter knitting. If you are using dpns, make sure to have an even number of stitches on each needle, so you don’t end up having to do a k2tog across needles!
Cuff
Work in twisted rib (k1tbl, p1) until cuff measures 1.5″ [4 cm] from cast on edge, or desired length.
Leg
Pattern Rnd: Using the chart above or written instructions below, work the Diagonal Mesh pattern until sock measures 6 (7, 8)” [15 (18, 20) cm] total from cast on edge, or desired length. You can end after any odd rnd. You will complete the corresponding even rnd after knitting the heel.
Heel Flap
With RS facing, work the first 28 (32, 36) sts back and forth as follows:
Row 1: *Sl1p wyb, k1, rep from * to end.
Row 2: Sl1p wyf, p to end.
Repeat these 2 rows 13 (15, 17) more times.
Note: On the last Row 2, purl the first stitch rather than slipping it.
Turn the Heel
Row 1: Sl1p wyb, k14 (16, 18), ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2: Sl1p wyf, p3, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3: Sl1p wyb, k until 1 st before the gap, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl1p wyf, p until 1 st before the gap, p2tog, p1, turn.
Repeat Rows 3-4 until 16 (18, 20) sts remain for the heel.
K 16 (18, 20), pick up and knit 15 (17, 19) sts along the gusset, pm, work in established** Diagonal Mesh Pattern across next 28 (32, 36) sts, pm, pick up and knit 15 (17, 19) sts along the gusset, k to m. This marks the new beginning of the round. Going forward, the first 28 (32, 36) sts will be referred to as your “instep sts”. Slip markers as you come to them.
**For the medium size, you will begin working on the next rnd of the pattern. For the small and large sizes, you will pick up four rnds after where you left off, to account for the fact that you are working across the back half of the sts.
Gusset Shaping
For this section, you will work the Diagonal Mesh pattern across the instep sts only.
Rnd 1: K all sts.
Rnd 2: Work established Diagonal Mesh pattern to first m, k1, ssk, k to 3 sts before next m, k2tog, k1.
Repeat Rnds 1 & 2 until 56 (64, 72) sts remain.
Foot
For this section, you will work the Diagonal Mesh pattern across the instep sts only.
Rnd 1: K all sts.
Rnd 2: Work established Diagonal Mesh pattern to first m, knit to next m.
Repeat until sock measures approximately 2″ [5 cm] less than desired length, measuring from heel.
Toe
The rounded toe is worked by gradually decreasing the number of sts.
Rnd 1: K all sts.
Work the two rounds below as follows:
1 Dec rnd
3 Non-dec rnds
1 Dec rnd
2 Non-dec rnds
1 Dec rnd
1 Non-dec Rnd
Dec rnd: K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before first m, k2tog, k2, ssk, k to next m, k2tog, k1.
Non-dec rnd: K all sts.
Continue with only Dec rnds until 16 (20, 24) sts remain.
Finishing
Kitchener the remaining sts together to close the toe. Weave in ends and block if desired.
Written Instructions
Diagonal Mesh Pattern
Rnd 1 and all odd rounds: K all sts
Rnd 2: *K2, sl2p wyf, k2, yo, k2tog, rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: *Sl2p wyf, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 6: *K2, yo, k2tog, k2, sl2p wyf, rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 8: *Yo, k2tog, k2, sl2p wyf, k2, rep from * to end of rnd.