Fern Slipper Sock FREE PATTERN

 

If you're looking for a stylish pair of socks to wear with boots, these lacy fern socks are the perfect choice. You'll have the option to make them in either a crew or ankle length, depending on your personal preference. These socks will surely become a staple in your wardrobe for years.

 Pattern notes:
Really simple, and adjustable. Supplement heals can be implemented. It should comfortably fit a size 7.5 to 11! Size down a needle size

 To create a double stitch (DS) on a purl row: Insert the needle into the stitch as usual, but before completing the stitch, wrap the yarn around the needle twice. Complete the stitch by purling both wraps together.

****THIS IS THE GERMAN SHORT-ROW HEEL PATTERN* ***

 Supplies:

US Knitting needles, 9

For bulk 4 yarn, I used Loops and threads

Stitch markers.

 

abbreviations:

DS=Double Stitch

Rep/*= repeat

Ro. = round

K=knit,
P=Purl
KFB= knit front back
M1r=Make one right,
Bo= beginning of the round

Stitch pattern:

Round 1: k2tog* 3 st, you k1, *6 st, repeat from the beginning.

Round 2-4: Knit* 3 rows.

Repeat rounds 1-4

 

Cuff

Cast on 36 sts in a stretchy cast-on of your choice.

Rounds 1-10: K1, p1 across all sts

*repeat 10 rounds.

 

Body

Round 11: k2tog* 3 st, you k1, *6 st repete across all st

Round 2-4: Knit* 3 rows.

Repeat rounds 1-4

Repeat for a total of repeats:  2 full repeats of the pattern so 8 rounds total before the heel.

End on the final round of knits.

 

Heal

(Worked across 18 st)

Row 1 (RS): Knit 18 st.

Row 2 (WS): DS, purl to the end of the row, turn work.

Repeat until you have 8 ds.

This forms the heel flap.

 

Heel continued

Row 1 (RS): Knit to the first slipped st, k2tog.

Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl across to the last 2 sts, p2tog.

Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 until you reach your starting point for the heel

 

Heel Continued:

Row 1 (RS): Knit across to the first ds, then knit the next two stitches together (k2tog).

Row 2 (WS): Slip the first stitch, purl across until 2 stitches remain, then purl the last two stitches together (p2tog).

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you return to the starting point of the heel

 

Body

Work in knits on the heel side and the lace pattern on the top side

Round 1: k2tog* 3 st, you k1, *6 st, repeat from beginning.

Round 2-4: Knit* 3 rows.

Repeat rounds 1-4 unstill your reach your desired length.

 

Toe:

Row 1: Knit across all stitches.

Row 2: K2tog, k until 2 stitches remain, ssk last two stitches.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2, until 8 stitches remain.

Graft the remaining stitches together using the Kitchener stitch.

 

 

Block garment!! I cannot recommend this enough!!!

Steaming, soaking, or washing it before wearing it will improve the fit!

If you have questions or comments Feel free to message me on Rav or comment! 

EMAIL: Pandalandcrafts@gmail.com

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Most of my patterns are limited in testing, so if you find any errors please reach out!! 

Happy Knitting! 

Chloe