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For a more custom fit, alter the stitch
count. For instance, if your foot is long
but narrow, follow the cast-on and
stitch count directions for the small
size, but work subsequent directions
for the instep, heel and ankle in the
lengths described for a larger size.
If your foot is short and wide, follow
cast-on and stitch count directions for
the large size, but work subsequent
directions in lengths described for a
smaller size.To fit someone whose foot isn’t
readily available to measure, use
these standard measurements to
approximate the “Knit to x length”
directions.
Women’s Shoe Size 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7,
7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10)
Inches 9 (9^1 / 8 , 9^1 / 4 , 9^3 / 8 , 9^1 / 2 , 9^5 / 8 ,
93 / 4 , 9^7 / 8 , 10, 10^1 / 8 101 / 4 ”)
Men’s US Shoe Size 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5,
10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14)
Inches 10^1 / 8 (10^1 / 4 , 10^3 / 8 , 10^1 / 2 ,
105 / 8 , 10^3 / 4 , 10^7 / 8 , 11, 11^1 / 8 , 11^1 / 4 ,
111 / 2 ”)WORKING PATTERN
Both socks are knit identically and are
unisex in shape and pattern.
With MC and CC held together, and
using Backwards loop Cast On, cast on
8 (10, 12) sts. Knit across these sts.
Turning work so that cast-on edge is
on top and working yarn is to the right
of the work, PU and knit into each
cast-on st (including the slip knot).
You are now working in the round.
If using DPNs, arrange so that first
8 (10, 12) sts are distributed over
two needles; these will be the instep.
Distribute sole sts over two needles.
For two circular needles or magic loop,
the first 8 (10, 12) sts are the instep,
the second are the sole.
Foundation Round: K1, M1L, K to
last st of instep, M1R, K1. Repeat for
sole sts. Repeat this increase round
every round twice more, then every
other round 5 times. 48 (52, 56) sts.
Beginning on the next round, the
instep and sole of the toe are worked
differently. The sole is knit double-
stranded, while the instep is worked
partially in stranded stocking stitch.
Round 1: K5 double-stranded, knit
across the instep single-stranded,
alternating MC and CC each stitch,
to last 5 sts of instep; knit double-
stranded across those 5 sts and the
sole sts.
Round 2: (K1, M1L, K3) double-
stranded, knit single-stranded
alternating MC and CC each stitch to
last 4 sts of instep, (K3, M1R, K1)
double-stranded, (K1, M1L, K to last stof sole, M1R, K1) across sole double-
stranded.
Round 3: K5 double-stranded, knit
across the instep single-stranded,
alternating CC and MC each stitch,
to last 5 sts of instep; knit double-
stranded across those 5 sts and the
sole sts.
Round 4: (K1, M1L, K3) double-
stranded, knit single-stranded
alternating CC and MC each stitch to
last 4 sts of instep, (K3, M1R, K1)
double-stranded, (K1, M1L, K to last st
of sole, M1R, K1) across sole double-
stranded.
Repeat these four rounds once more:
64 (68, 72) sts.
Over the next 10 rounds, the double-
stranded portion that wraps over the
edges of the instep will move to the
sole only.
Round 1: K5 double-stranded, work
across the instep single-stranded,
alternating MC and CC each stitch,
to last 5 sts of instep; work double-
stranded across those 5 sts and the
sole sts.
Round 2: K4 double-stranded, work
across the instep single-stranded,
alternating MC and CC each stitch,
to last 4 sts of instep; work double-
stranded across those 4 sts and the
sole sts.
Round 3: K4 double-stranded, work
across the instep single-stranded,
alternating CC and MC each stitch,
to last 4 sts of instep; work double-
stranded across those 4 sts and the
sole sts.
Round 4: K3 double-stranded, work
across the instep single-stranded,
alternating CC and MC each stitch,
to last 3 sts of instep; work double-
stranded across those 3 sts and the
sole sts.
Round 5: K3 double-stranded, work
across the instep single-stranded,
alternating MC and CC each stitch,
to last 3 sts of instep; work double-
stranded across those 3 sts and the
sole sts.
Round 6: K2 double-stranded, work
across the instep single-stranded,
alternating MC and CC each stitch,
to last 2 sts of instep; work double-Hiking Socks continued.