*Update* Now available for queuing on Ravelry and also as a PDF download
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Unfortunately, sign ups are now closed for this year's
Wee Tiny Sock Swap but I have been asked by enough people how I do my toe up magic loop version to post a pattern for it. I am not in any way trying to take credit for any part of this pattern, just sharing how I did it. It is based entirely on
Emily's Wee Tiny Sock Pattern
MaterialsUS size 0 circular needle, no less than 32 inches in length
Fingering weight yarn
Yarn needle (optional)
GaugeWee. :-)
Pattern Noteskf/b: k into the front and back of indicated st; 1 st increased
sl: slip; sl all sts purlwise for this pattern
LHN: left-hand needle
RHN: right-hand needle
W&T: wrap and turn
To W&T on a RS row, bring yarn to front, sl next st on LHN to RHN, bring yarn to back, sl st back from RHN to LHN.
To W&T on a WS row, bring yarn to back, sl next st on LHN to RHN, bring yarn to front, sl st back from RHN to LHN.
SockToeUsing
Judy's Magic Cast-on CO 8 sts (4 sts on each needle.) Work joining round according to Judy's Magic Cast-on instructions.
Begin IncreasesInc Rnd 1:
Needle 1 (instep): Kf/b, k to next to last st, kf/b, k1.
Needle 2 (sole): Kf/b, k to next to last st, kf/b, k1.
Inc Rnd 2:
Needle 1: K all sts.
Needle 2: K all sts.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 two more times. (20 sts, total, 10 sts per needle)
FootNeedle 1: Begin rib or pattern st of choice if desired; otherwise, k all sts for stockinette.
Needle 2: Knit.
Repeat this round until foot measures approximately 1 inch, ending after completing Needle 1.
HeelThe heel is worked back and forth over the 10 sts on needle 2 only.
Row 1: K to last st, W&T.
Row 2: P to last st, W&T.
Row 3: K to next to last st (first unwrapped st), W&T
Row 4: P to next to last st (first unwrapped st), W&T
Row 5: K to 2nd to last st (first unwrapped st), W&T
Row 6: P to 2nd to last st (first unwrapped st), W&T.
You should now have 3 sts wrapped on each side of the heel with 4 unwrapped sts in the center.
Now to work the wraps. I use
this method from
Nothin' But Knit (Thanks Ashley!) but any short-row method will do just fine.
Row 1: K to first wrapped st, work wrap together with st, W&T.
Row 2: Sl 1, p to first wrapped st, work wrap together with st, W&T.
Row 3: Sl 1, k to first double-wrapped st, work both wraps together with st, W&T.
Row 4: Sl 1, p to first double-wrapped st, work both wraps together with st, W&T.
Row 5: Sl 1, k to first double-wrapped st, work both wraps together with st, DO NOT W&T.
*Note* For an alternate super quick and easy method, try the heel used in Rainbow Socks. (If using this method, the preceding heel section will not apply. Follow the instructions as given in the Rainbow Socks, wrapping 3 sts on each side, and proceed to leg.)Begin working in the round again at the end of Row 5. Needle 1 continues to mark the beginning of round after the heel is complete. There will be one double-wrapped purl stitch remaining on the end of the heel. Work these wraps together with the st during the first round of the leg.
LegNeedle 1: Continue in pattern as set (K all sts if stockinette)
Needle 2: Begin instep pattern on leg. (K all sts if stockinette)
Repeat these two rounds in pattern as set until leg measures approximately 1 inch, or until it is aesthetically pleasing to you.
Note: If you are working a multiple-row repeat pattern st/rib, feel free to wait until an appropriate point to begin it on Needle 2; just k needle 2 until the patt st/rib allows. CuffNeedles 1 & 2: K1, p1 across.
Repeat ribbing round a total of 5 times or, again, until it pleases your eyes.
Using sewn bind-off (tutorial
here thanks to Silver!) BO all sts.
If you have it in you, you can attempt to turn your wee sock inside out in order to weave in the loose end from your cast-on. I cheat, however, and instead pull the tail out of the cuff snugly whilst smashing the cuff downwards, so that it scrunches up the toe of the sock, and cut it as closely as possible. When the end is released, it will get sucked deeply down into your Wee Sock and no one will know the better of it. It can be our secret. Weave the bind-off end in as usual.
Block if desired using Wee Sock Blocker (available at
Loopy Ewe and other fine retailers. I just do a quick Eucalan soak and lay flat to dry.
Love your wee sock and make zillions of them for everyone you know! :)
For the keychain, those keyring jobbies are available at any craft score for around $3 for 50 or so. They conveniently have a jump-ring-esque sort of thing already attached to the bottom, so I use that to attach it to the Wee Sock. I personally like to do that at the center of the back of the sock, but again, whatever floats your boat is perfect! :)
Last photo credit goes to
Jan, the recipient of my
very first Wee Tiny Sock. :) Photo used with permission.
