Knitting Soft Textured Two-Tone Socks Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• DK weight yarn in three colors: sage green, mustard yellow, and cream.
• Size US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles.
• Stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations:

• CO - Cast On
• k - knit
• p - purl
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• rnd - round

Instructions:

Ribbed Cuff:

1. CO 48 sts in sage green.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist, and place a marker for the beginning of the round.
3. K1, p1 ribbing for 12 rounds.

Leg:

4. Switch to cream yarn.
5. Work in seed stitch (alternate k1, p1 one row and p1, k1 next row) for 30 rounds.

Heel Flap:

6. Switch to mustard yellow yarn.
7. Work back and forth in seed stitch on half the stitches (24 sts) for 20 rows.

Turn Heel:

8. Continue with mustard yellow.
9. Row 1 (RS): k14, k2tog, k1, turn.
10. Row 2 (WS): p5, p2tog, p1, turn.
11. Row 3 (RS): k6, k2tog, k1, turn.
12. Row 4 (WS): p7, p2tog, p1, turn.
13. Continue in this pattern, adding one more stitch each side until all sts have been incorporated.

Foot:

13. Pick up 12 sts along each side of the heel flap and resume knitting in the round.
14. Knit seed stitch pattern with cream yarn for 40 rounds.

Toe:

15. Switch to sage green yarn.
16. Decrease every other round as follows: k5, k2tog, repeat to end of round.
17. Continue decreasing in this pattern, reducing the number of knit stitches between decreases every decrease round until 12 sts remain.
18. Graft toe stitches together using Kitchener stitch.

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
• Block the socks to shape, and let dry.

Your cozy, textured two-tone socks are ready to wear. Enjoy!