Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Patons North America Kroy Socks (or similar sport sock yarn)
- Yarn Measurements:
- Dk Rose #318 – 2.5 (3, 3.5) oz.
- White #383 – 2.5 oz.
- Total Yardage: 549 – 658 yards (502 – 602 m)
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Finished Pattern Size: Fits up to 10 (11, 12) inches lower calf measurements
- Other Tools:
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- pop – popcorn stitch (5 dc in same stitch, drop loop from hook, insert hook into first dc, pick up dropped loop, pull through)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
- rnd – round
- tbl – through back loop
- sc2tog – single crochet two together (decrease)
Stitching Instructions for Making the Polka Dot Popcorn Socks Pattern:
Step 1: Cuff & Leg Section
- Cuff:
- Ch 10 (12, 14), turn.
- Work 1 sc in second ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (9, 11, 13 sc total)
- Work sc tbl in each st across, ch 1, turn.
- Repeat Step 3 until the cuff measures the desired calf circumference (10, 11, or 12 inches).
- Fold the cuff in half and sl st the ends together to form a loop.
- Leg (Stripes & Popcorn Pattern):
- With Dk Rose, ch 1, sc evenly around the edge of the cuff, sl st to first sc to join.
- Switch to White, start the dc rounds:
- Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around, sl st to join.
- Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, pop in next st, rep around, sl st to join.
- Switch to Dk Rose, work sc rounds:
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join.
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join.
- Continue alternating White (dc & popcorn rounds) and Dk Rose (sc rounds) until the leg measures desired length.
Step 2: Heel Flap & Turn
- Heel Flap:
- With Dk Rose, ch 1, work sc across half the stitches for the heel flap.
- Turn, work back and forth in rows, maintaining sc in each st for 6 rows.
- Heel Turn:
- Ch 1, sc across to center, sc2tog, sc to end, turn.
- Ch 1, sc across to one st before decrease, sc2tog, sc to end, turn.
- Repeat until the heel is shaped into a curve.
Step 3: Gusset & Foot Section
- Gusset Shaping:
- With Dk Rose, ch 1, sc along the sides of the heel flap, making sure to pick up stitches evenly to prevent gaps.
- Join to the instep stitches and work sc rounds, decreasing at both gusset edges every other round until the original stitch count is restored.
- Foot (Stripe & Popcorn Pattern):
- Continue in the stripe & popcorn stitch pattern for the foot, ending with an sc round before the toe.
- Follow the same color sequence as the leg for a matching design.
- The foot should measure about 1.5 inches shorter than the desired total foot length before starting the toe section.
Step 4: Toe Decreases & Finishing
- Toe Shaping:
- Change to Dk Rose, start decreasing for the toe: Sc in first stitch, sc2tog, sc across to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st, sl st to join.
- Repeat the decrease every round until 8-10 sts remain.
- Closing the Toe:
- Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch yarn tail.
- Use a tapestry needle to weave yarn through remaining sts.
- Pull tight to close, weave in ends securely.
Final Touches
- Block socks lightly to even out the stitches.
- Try them on and enjoy your Polka Dot Popcorn Socks!
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