Pattern Tenderfoot Socks

Dive into the world of knitting with our Tenderfoot Socks pattern! Perfect for knitters looking to craft comfortable, snug socks, this pattern is designed for adult sizes ranging from 32/34 to 44/46 (2/3.5 to 11/13 inches). Embrace the art of knitting from the top down with a heel flap and gusset construction, ensuring a perfect fit for any foot. Recommended for use with 2-2.75 mm needles (US 0 to 2), this pattern promises an enjoyable knitting experience leading to a delightful finished product. Whether for yourself or as a gift, these socks are sure to warm feet and hearts alike.

Sizes

• 32/34
• 36/38
• 39/42
• 44/46

Materials

• Circular needles size 2 (2.5) mm on a long cable or double-pointed needles 2 (2.5) mm, for knitting the heel double-pointed needles 2.5 (2.75) mm
• 1 skein of Queensland Tenderfoot yarn (75% merino, 25% polyamide; 375 m/100 g)
• Needle
• Marker

Gauge

Knitting density in stockinette stitch after wet finishing on needles 2 (2.5) mm: 30 stitches and 42 rows = 10 cm (4 inches). If your knitting density differs, you need to use needles 0.25-0.5 mm larger/smaller than specified. Matching the knitting density is necessary for your finished item to correspond to the chosen size.

Construction

The socks are knitted from the top down to the toe, and can be knitted on circular needles using the Magic loop method or on double-pointed needles.

Work stages:

• Cast on stitches, ribbing with transition to the main pattern. Alternation of knit and purl stitches in the ribbing depends on the size.
• Leg (10-12 cm)
• Knitting the heel flap on the 2nd (3rd and 4th) needle (pattern on 2.5 mm needles – 1st row: 1 sl. knit, 1 knit, 2nd row: purl).
• Knitting the “heel cup”
• Picking up stitches on the sides of the heel, knitting the gusset with decreases
• Foot
• Toe (stockinette stitch) and closing stitches
• Wet finishing

Sizes and Foot Measurements

• Foot circumference (cm): 20, 22, 24, 26
• Foot length (cm): 20-22, 22.5-25, 25.5-27, 27.5-29
• Number of stitches: 48, 54, 60, 66
• Heel stitches: 8/11/8, 10/11/10, 11/11/11, 12/13/12

If the circumference of your foot differs from that given in the table, you can calculate the number of stitches yourself or knit according to the description for a size larger/smaller (foot length is adjustable).

Finishing

After finishing the work, tuck in the ends and perform blocking. Carefully wash your socks in a solution of water with a special agent. For example, use Hollywool solid or liquid soap with lanolin. Remove excess water with a terry towel and lay the socks on a dry, horizontal surface in a ventilated room away from heat sources. To give the socks a more perfect shape and block them, it is recommended to use Hollywool sock blockers of the appropriate size.

Recommended Yarn

• Tenderfoot