Chunky Ankle Socks

Free Pattern: Chunky Ankle Socks

This is my first try at designing socks, and they turned out good (after my second try, the first one was shaped a little funny). These socks are knit with chunky yarn because; 1. I wanted instant gratification, 2. they're really warm, and 3. I loved the colors in this yarn. They can easily be made longer or shorter by adding or subtracting rounds from the leg or foot.

Supplies:

US #7 double point needles

1 skein Bernat Softee Chunky in Nature's Way (134 yrds or 80g per skein)

You might want to buy 2 if you're going to make tall socks

Row Counter

Yarn Needle

Gauge:

16.5 sts X 22 rows = 4"

Size:

Fits a woman's size 7 foot

Directions:

Cast on 32 sts using cable cast on (this makes a neater edge, but make sure it's a little loose). Work 1 row in k1, p1 ribbing. Join to work in the round, and work 5 more rows k1, p1 ribbing. Switch to stockinette and work 5 rounds. Begin heel.

Rearrange stitches on needles as follows: needle 1 - 16 sts, needle 2 & 3 - 8 sts each. Heel will be worked across needle 1, needles 2 & 3 are saved for later.

Row 1 - Sl 1, k across

Row 2 - Sl 1, p across

Repeat these 2 rows for a total of 9 rows ending with row 1. Turn Heel

Row 1 - sl 1, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl (through the back loop), p1, turn

Row 2 - sl 1, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k1, turn

Row 3 - sl 1, p to last 5 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, turn

Row 4 - sl 1, k to last 6 sts, k2tog, k1, turn

Row 5 - sl 1, p to last 6 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, turn

Row 6 - sl 1, k1, k2tog, k to end

Pick up 7 sts along the side of the heel, k across needles 2 & 3 (placing them on one needle as you go), pick up 7 sts across the other side of the heel and separate heel sts equally on the needles w/ the heel sts. You should have (beginning at bottom of the heel ) 12 sts on needle 1, 16 sts on needle 2, and 12 sts on needle 3.

Work one round even and begin decreases for foot.

Round 1 - (needle 1) k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1

(needle 2) k across

(needle 3) k1, ssk, k to end

Round 2 - k all sts

Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until you have 32 sts again. Rearrange sts evenly and k all sts until work measures from the back of your of heel to base of your big toe. Use row counter to keep track of your rows so when you make the second sock, they will be the same length. Write you rows down here:_____.

Rearrange sts one more time with 8 sts on needle 1, 16 sts on needle 2, and 8 sts on needle 3. Begin decreases for toe.

Round 1 - (needle 1) k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1

(needle 2) k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1

(needle 3) k1, k2tog, k to end

Round 2 - k

Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until you have 16 sts left. K2tog around, 8 sts left. Cut yarn and thread through remaining sts and pull snug (not too tight or you'll have a bunch at your toe, and not too loose or you'll have a hole). Weave in ends.

Tips:

Knittingpatterncentral.com has great tips for cast on methods and knitting in the round.

This pattern is free for personal use only. Please do not use for profit unless all proceeds go to charity.

Kyla's Rose Hat

Kyla's Rose Hat

My step-granddaughter (and no I'm really not old enough to be a Grandma at 30) was born recently, and with the weather cool I wanted to make her a nice soft cap to keep her little head warm. I also wanted to try this stitch I found, which turned out to be really cute! I made it a little long so it can be work brim down on really cold days or up on not so cold days.

Supplies:

US #8 double point needles

1 skein Bernat Natural Blend Cashmere in Petal

Stitch Marker

Yarn Needle

Stitch Pattern:

Rose Stitch adapted from "The Harmony Guides: 450 Knitting Stitches"

k1b = knit 1 through the back

* * = repeat between *'s for entire round

Row 1 - *k1, k1b*

Row 2 - *p1, k1*

Row 3 - *k1b, k1*

Row 4 - *k1, p1*

Gauge:

4 1/2 sts X 6 rows = 1"

Directions:

Cast on 56 stiches using knitted cast on. Place marker and join to begin working in the round. Work k2, p2 ribbing for 1 1/2". Begin rose stitch and work in pattern until hat measures 4 1/2 to 5" from edge. Begin decreases.

Decrease Rounds:

1 - *(p1, k1) 5 times, p2tog, k2tog*

2 - *k1b, k1*

3 - *(k1, p1) 4 times, k2tog, p2tog*

4 - *k1, k1b*

5 - *(p1, k1) 3 times, p2tog, k2tog*

6 - *k1b, k1*

7 - *(k1, p1) 2 times, k2tog, p2tog*

8 - *k1, k1b*

9 - *p1, k1, p2tog, k2tog*

10 - *k1b, k1*

11 - *p2tog, k2tog* to last 2 sts, p2tog

Cut yarn and thread through remaining stitches, pull tight. Weave in ends and enjoy!

Tips:

Knittingpatterncentral.com has great instructions for cast on methods and working in the round.

This pattern is free for personal use only. Please do not use for profit unless all proceeds go to charity.

Moss Stitch Pillow Cover

Free Pattern: Moss Stitch Pillow Cover

This pillow cover is a match to the "Moss Stitch Afghan" I made, the pattern can be found here.

Supplies:

US #10 needles (long straight needle or circular)

Size I crochet hook

2 skeins Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Aran Fleck (260 yrds or 141 grams per skein)

1 skein Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Black (260 yrds or 141 grams per skein)

1 - 16" X 16" pillow

5 large buttons

Sewing needle and matching thread

Yarn Needle

Safety pins

Finished Measurements:

Approx. 16" wide X 36" long to fit 16" X 16" pillow

Stitch Pattern:

Multiple of 2

Row 1 & 2: *K1, P1* repeat between *'s across

Row 3 & 4: *P1, K1* repeat between *'s across

Directions:

Cast on 64 stitches using aran fleck yarn and long tail cast on (edges will be hidden by crochet edge in finishing). Knit in stitch pattern until piece measures 34" from cast on edge ending with row 4. Work rows for button holes.

1 - in pattern stitch, k/p 6 stitches, bo 5 stitches, k/p 7, bo 5, k/p 7, bo 5, k/p 7, bo 5, k/p 7, bo 5 , k/p 5

2 - in stitch pattern k/p 5, co 5, k/p 7, co 5, k/p 7, co 5, k/p 7, co 5, k/p7, co 5, k/p 6

Continue working in stitch pattern for 2 more inches, bind off and weave in ends.

Finishing:

Use crochet hook and black yarn to single crochet edge around entire piece, cut yarn. Wrap piece around pillow inside-out and position for sewing seams, use safety pins (or split stitch markers) to hold piece together and remove pillow. Using black yarn and yarn needle sew side edges together,weave in ends and turn right-side-out and insert pillow. Using sewing needle and thread sew buttons in place securely (I stretched mine down a bit to make a mock scalloped edge). Enjoy!

Tips:

Knittingpatterncentral.com has great instructions for cast on methods and crochet stitches.

This pattern is free for personal use only. Please do not use for profit unless all proceeds go to charity.