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Easy slipped stitches create a zig-zagging path down these cozy socks, promising the perfect blend of texture and simplicity. Sometimes the roads we walk in life aren’t all that straight, but this pair of socks will help you walk them with uncompromising comfort.

KNITTIN

G PATTERN

SKILL LEVELIntermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTSFoot Circumference: 4 1/2 (6, 6 3/4, 7 1/2, 8 1/4, 9 3/4)" / 11.5 (15, 17, 19, 21, 24.5) cmFoot Length is adjustable. Choose the size that is approx 0-7% smaller than your actual foot circumference. The slipped stitch patterning is not as elastic as other stitch patterns. Sample size is 8 1/4" / 21 cm foot circumference.

YARN1 skein SweetGeorgia Yarns Bulletproof Sock in Stealth Mode (437 yd / 400 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein; 50% Superwash Merino, 15% Silk, 15% Mohair, 20% Nylon).

NEEDLES & NOTIONSSize 1 US / 2.25 mm needles: for magic loop, 32" / 80 cm circular; for two needles, (2) 24" / 60 cm circulars; or set of double-pointed needlesAdjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.(3) stitch markers (1 distinct for BOR), yarn needle

GAUGE32 sts and 44 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch or Jacquard Patt stitch, in the round, after blocking.Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements.

KELIAScuff-down socks // by Tabetha Hedrick

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ABBREVIATIONSapprox approximately

beg begin(ning)

BO bind off (cast off)

BOR beginning of round

CO cast on

dec decrease(ing)

est established

k knit

k2tog knit two together. 1 stitch decreased

m marker

meas measures

mult multiple

p purl

p2tog purl 2 together. 1 stitch decreased

patt(s) pattern(s)

pm place marker

rem remain(ing)

rep repeat

RS right side(s)

rnd(s) round(s)

sl slip stitch as if to purl

sm slip marker

ssk slip 2 stitches individually as if to knit, then knit those 2 stitches together through the back loops. 1 stitch decreased

st(s) stitch(es)

St st stockinette stitch

WS wrong side(s)

wyib with yarn in back

wyif with yarn in front

PATTERN NOTES

These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down. The heel is a standard heel flap, worked flat until after the heel turn, then rejoined in the round.

The Left and Right Jacquard patterns are both written (see Stitches Used) and charted (page 3) for your preference.

KELIAS // by Tabetha Hedrick

STITCHES USED

CUFF PATT (mult of 6 sts)

Every Rnd: *K2, p2, k1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.

RIGHT JACQUARD PATT (mult of 6 sts)

Rnd 1: *K1, sl 1 wyif twice, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 2: *K2, sl 1 wyif twice, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 3: *K3, sl 1 wyif twice, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 4: *K4, sl 1 wyif twice; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 5: *Sl 1 wyif, k4, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 6: *Sl 1 wyif twice, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 7: *Sl 1 wyif, k4, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 8: *K4, sl 1 wyif twice; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 9: *K3, sl 1 wyif twice, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 10: *K2, sl 1 wyif twice, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 11: *K1, sl 1 wyif twice, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 12: *Sl 1 wyif twice, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rep Rows 1 -12 for patt.

LEFT JACQUARD PATT (mult of 6 sts)

Rnd 1: *K3, sl 1 wyif twice, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 2: *K2, sl 1 wyif twice, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 3: *K1, sl 1 wyif twice, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 4: *Sl 1 wyif twice, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 5: *Sl 1 wyif, k4, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 6: *K4, sl 1 wyif twice; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 7: *Sl 1 wyif, k4, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 8: *Sl 1 wyif twice, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 9: *K1, sl 1 wyif twice, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 10: *K2, sl 1 wyif twice, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 11: *K3, sl 1 wyif twice, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 12: *K4, sl 1 wyif twice; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rep Rows 1 -12 for patt.

PATTERN DIRECTIONS

RIGHT SOCK

Cuff

CO 36 (48, 54, 60, 66, 78) sts. Pm and join for working in the rn. Begin Cuff patt and rep until cuff meas a finished length of 1 1/2" / 4 cm.

Leg

Change to Right Jacquard patt and rep Rows 1-12 until leg meas approx. 2 1/2 (4 1/2, 6 1/2, 7, 7 3/4, 8 1/2)" / 6.5 (11.5, 16.5, 18, 19.5, 21.5) cm or to desired length before heel. Note the last rnd worked in the Right Jacquard patt (so that you can resume in the correct place after the heel flap).

Heel Flap

Remove the BOR m. Group the last 18 (24, 24, 30, 30, 36) sts onto one needle to be worked for the heel flap. Leave the rem 18 (24, 30, 30, 36, 42) sts on hold for the instep With RS facing, work back and forth in rows on heel flap sts as follows:

Row 1 (RS): * Sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to end of heel flap.

Row 2 (WS): Sl 1 wyib, purl to last st of heel flap.

Rep the last 2 rows 7 (10, 10, 11, 11, 13) more times.

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KELIAS // by Tabetha Hedrick

DESIGNER BIOTabetha Hedrick is a knitwear designer and writer raising a family just outside the Great Smoky Mountains in Eastern Tennessee. As the Design Director for SweetGeorgia Yarns, her days (and heart) are filled to the brim with knitting, art, writing, editing, planning, and finding ways to put it all together. In the midst of that fiber-filled life, you’ll find her living simply in the sweet spot where creativity, discovery, parenthood, and life intertwine.

INSTAGRAM @tabismiles

CREDITSFounder & Creative DirectorFelicia Lo

Editorial & Design Director, KnitwearTabetha Hedrick

Technical EditingCathy Susko

PhotographyTabetha Hedrick

COPYRIGHT All pattern, text, photography, and charts © SweetGeorgia Yarns 2020. This material may not be shared, distributed, copied, or reprinted without the permission of the author, nor may it be used to produce items for commercial purposes.

For pattern support, please contact: info@sweetgeorgiayarns.com.

Heel Turn

Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k10 (12, 12, 16, 16, 18), ssk, k1, turn. 17 (23, 23, 29, 29, 35) sts.

Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, p6 (3, 3, 6, 6, 4), p2tog, p1, turn. 16 (22, 22, 28, 28, 34) sts; there are 4 (8, 8, 10, 10, 14) sts rem on either side of the turning gaps; 8 (6, 6, 8, 8, 6) sts in between the turning gaps.

Row 3: Sl 1, knit to 1 st before the gap, ssk, k1, turn. 15 (21, 21, 27, 27, 33) sts.

Row 4: Sl 1, purl to 1 st before the gap, p2tog, p1, turn. 14 ( 20, 20, 26, 26, 32) sts.

Rep last 2 rows 1 (3, 3, 4, 4, 6) more times. 12 (14, 14, 18, 18, 20) heel flap sts rem.

Next Row (RS): Sl 1, knit to end of heel flap.

Gusset Decreases

Pick up and knit 10 (13, 13, 14, 14, 16) sts along right edge of heel flap, pm, work in est Right Jacquard patt across 18 (24, 30, 30, 36, 42) sts of instep, pm, pick up and knit 10 (13, 13, 14, 14, 16) sts along left edge of heel flap, then knit 6 (7, 7, 9, 9, 10) sts across heel flap. PM for new beg of rnd. 50 (64, 70, 76, 82, 94) sts.

Dec Rnd: Knit until 4 sts before 1st m, k2tog, k2, sm, work in est Right Jacquard patt to next m, sm, k2, ssk, knit to end of rnd. 2 sts dec’d; 1 st dec’d on each side of sole. 48 (62, 68, 74, 80, 92) sts.

Rnd 2: Knit to m, sm, work in est Right Jacquard patt to next m, sm, knit to end of rnd.

Rep last 2 rnds 6 (7, 7, 7, 7, 7) more times. 36 (48, 54, 60, 66, 78) sts.

Foot

Work even in patt as est (Right Jacquard patt between 1st and 2nd m, Stockinette st on sole) until foot meas a finished length of 3 1/4 (5 1/2, 7 1/2, 7, 7, 9 3/4)" / 8.5 (14, 19, 18, 18, 25) cm from back of heel or until foot meas 1 1/4 (1 1/2, 1 1/2, 2, 2, 2 1/4)" / 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5.5) cm less than desired total foot length.

Toe

Sizes 6 3/4 (8 1/4, 9 3/4)" / 17 (21, 24.5) cm ONLY

Move 1st m 1 st to the right and the 2nd m 1 st to the left so there are 28 (34, 40) sts between the instep m.

Next Rnd: Knit to m, sm, k1, ssk, knit until 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1, sm, knit to end of rnd. 2 sts dec’d. 52 (64, 76) sts.

All Sizes

Dec Rnd: [Knit until 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk] twice, knit to end of rnd. 4 sts dec’d.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rep last 2 rnds 3 (5, 4, 7, 6, 8) more times. 20 (24, 32, 28, 36, 40) sts rem.

Rep Dec Rnd every rnd 3 (3, 4, 3, 4, 5) times. 8 (12, 16, 16, 20, 20) sts rem.

Knit to 1st m. Close toe with Kitchener St.

LEFT SOCK

Work as for Right Sock, but work from Left Jacquard patt.

FINISHING

Block socks, as desired. Weave in ends.

RIGHT JACQUARD PATT LEFT JACQUARD PATT

KELIAS // by Tabetha Hedrick