Date: Tue, 21 Mar 1995 22:38:37 -0600 From: Mary Ann Croisant To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Two Needle Socks This sock pattern keeps me sane, since it is simple enough to knit and read rather heavy going stuff. We call these the "Seabury Socks" - since I designed them to be worn with birkenstock type sandles or clogs (which is preferred footwear here at school) - and if I were selling them I'd have backorders like crazy. Hope you all enjoy them! Seabury Socks About 4 oz worsted weight yarn (I prefer Brown Sheep because the colors are wonderful) Size 5 or 6 needles (I like to use DPN's with little stoppers for very short straight needles. Cast on 48 stitches and rib (1X1) for 7-8 inches Bind off 12 stitches, knit 24 stitches, bind off remaining 12 stitches and cut yarn. Top of foot: Attach yarn and work on the remaining 24 stitches until this section measures 6-7 inches in length (depending on foot length). Shape toe: Decrease by knitting two stitches together at the beginning and end of each row until 12 stitches remain. Immediately begin increasing one stitch at the beginning and end of each row until the stitch count is back to 24. Bottom of foot: continue working on the 24 stitches until this section is the same length as the top of the foot. Shape Heel: Decrease by knitting two stitches together at the beginning and end of each row until 12 stitches remain. Immediately begin increasing one stitch at the beginning and end of each row until the stitch count is back to 24. Bind off. This odd looking piece is a sock - seam the back center of the ribbing. Sew up the "angles" on both heel and toe. Sew the heel to the bottom of the ribbing; seam both sides of the foot. Wasn't it fun? Now make another one to match. This is a basic rendition of what can be a great way to use odds and ends. Heels and toes can be wild in a neutral sock; cables are fun down the center of the entire sock if you opt to rib for about 1-2 inches and change to plain knitting. BTW - for the person who asked, and whose note I accidentally zapped - it is true: I am in an Episcopal seminary studying for the priesthood. Hope everybody who has a good time with my pattern! Peace! Mary Ann ******************************** Mary Ann Croisant Seabury-Western Theological Seminary Evanston, IL 50201 ******************************** --- This pattern downloaded from Wool Works: the online knitting compendium http://www.woolworks.org/