Knitted Slip Stitch Stripey Sock

The Knitted Slip Stitch Stripey Sock is a fun and whimsical addition to any sock collection! With its charming design and cozy feel, these socks are perfect for staying warm and stylish during the colder months. The slip stitch technique adds a unique texture to the stripes, making these socks a standout piece in your wardrobe. Whether you're lounging at home or stepping out for a casual outing, these socks are sure to bring a smile to your face with their cheerful and playful vibe. So kick back, slip on a pair of these delightful socks, and let your feet enjoy the comfort and cuteness they deserve!

Materials:

• 100 grams fingering weight sock yarn
• size 2.25 mm (US 1) needles – double points or one long circular
• 2 stitch markers if using circular needle

Gauge:9 stitches per inch in stockinette 

Finished Size: Despite using slip stitches, this is a very stretchy stitch pattern. The leg of my finished sock is 5″ in circumference unstretched, but easily stretches to 10″ in circumference.

Stitch Abbreviations:

sl1wyif= slip 1 with yarn in front

Cuff:

cast on 72 stitches using German Twisted cast on (or another stretchy cast on suitable for cuffs)

(k2, p1) around for 1.5 inches. (about 16 rounds)

Leg:

Tweed Rib Stitch Pattern:

Round 1: p3(sl1wyif, k1, sl1wyif) around

Round 2: (P3, K3)around

Round 3: P3 (k1, sl1wyif, k1) around

Round 4: (P3, K3) around

repeat rounds 1-4 10 times (40 rounds)

* or until the leg of the sock is as long as you’d like

Heel Flap:

divide stitches in half. You will work back and forth on the next 36 stitches only

Row 1: (sl 1, k 1) across

Row 2: sl 1, purl to end of row

repeat rows 1 and 2 – 17 times (34 rows)

Turn Heel:

working on same 36 stitches:

sl 1, k 23, ssk, turn

sl 1, p 12, p2tog, turn

sl 1, k 12, ssk, turn

continue last 2 rows until all stitches have been worked. End on a purl row. (14 stitches)

Create Gusset: (Instructions assume you’re using double pointed needles. If using one circular, place a stitch marker at the beginning of Needle 2 and Needle 3 to indicate start of next needle)

knit across heel

NEEDLE 1: pick up 18 stitches along edge, pick up 1 stitch between side and instep stitches, NEEDLE 2: continue knitting instep stitches in the Tweed Rib Stitch Pattern, beginning with row 1. NEEDLE 3: pick up one stitch between instep and side, pick up 18 stitches along side, knit 7 to center of heel

Round 1 of gusset: NEEDLE 1: knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog. NEEDLE 2, knit next row in Tweed Rib Stitch Pattern. NEEDLE 3: ssk, knit to end of round

Round 2 of gusset: NEEDLE 1: knit, NEEDLE 2: knit next row in Tweed Rib Stitch Pattern, NEEDLE 3: knit

repeat rounds 1 and 2 until there are 18 stitches on needles 1 and 3. (You now should have 18 stitches on needles 1 and 3 and 36 patterned stitches on needle 2.)

Foot:

continue knitting stockinette on needles 1 and 3 and in the Tweed Rib Stitch Pattern on needle 2 until the foot measures 1.5″ less than the desired length.

Toe:

Round 1: Needle 1: knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog. Needle 2: ssk, knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog. Needle 3: ssk, knit to end of round.

Round 2:knit

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until 20 stitches total remain. Knit to end of needle 1. Arrange stitches with 10 stitches on each of 2 needles. Kitchener toe.