Ankle Socks for Grandma
Details:
Started 11/10/06, Finished 11/16/06
Pattern: My own
Yarn: Cascade Fixation, 1 ball white, 1 ball variegated (1 full ball would make one pair)
Needles: US2.5 5″ Brittany Birch DPNs
Pattern:
Cast on 52 stitches in main color. Work K2P2 ribbing for 1 inch.
Work stockinette for 1/2 inch.
Switch to contrast color and work heel of your choice. I used a short-row heel over 60% of the stitches.
Switch back to main color and knit one row even.
On next row, decrease 2 stitches evenly on the bottom of the foot.
Knit one row even.
On the next row, decrease 2 stitches evenly on the bottom of the foot. 48 stitches remain.
Knit even until foot is desired length.
Switch to contrast color and work toe of your choice.
© 2006, Natalie B., http://knitting.xaviermusketeer.com/
I just guessed how many stitches to start with. I probably should have started with 48. It’s slightly loose around the ankle, but the heel fits nicely. I also like the decreases after the heel…works nicely with my high arches. My grandma has the same size feet I do, so I think these should fit her well too!
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very nice. at least you can use your feet to test the size. steph wears a size 9 1/2 EE. makes it tough, since i wear a 7EE. her feet are shaped like mine, though, so i figure if they’re equally big on my feet, they should fit her (i hope!)
your Grandma is so lucky! Love the toes and heels : )
These are very pretty! I like the contrasting heel and toes!
love those socks!
Very pretty socks! Those heels and toes sure make them special.
Very nice! I love the contrasting heels and toes.
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