Materials Needed & Measurements:
Suggested Yarn:
- Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Solids, Heathers, Tonals & Twists
- Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering
- Knit Picks Capretta Superwash
Yarn Measurements: 370 – 430 yards (338 – 393 meters)
Hook Size:
- 2.25 mm (B)
- 2.75 mm (C)
Other Tools:
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and Kitchener stitch)
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- blo – back loop only
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc2tog – single crochet two together (decrease)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
- FO – fasten off
Stitching Instructions for Making the Satisfaction Socks Pattern:
Cuff
- Ch 9 (or desired width for ribbing).
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn. (8 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc blo in each st across, turn. (8 sts)
- Rep Row 2 until cuff reaches the desired ankle circumference (should be snug but stretchable).
- Fold cuff in half and join with sl st or sc through both layers to form a loop.
- Do not FO. Turn work to start the leg section.
Leg
- Work sc rounds evenly around the edge of the cuff. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
- Round 1: Sc evenly around, join with sl st to first sc. (Stitch count should be a multiple of 4.)
- Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc.
- Rep Round 2 until leg measures 6-8 inches (or desired length).
Afterthought Heel Placement
- Determine the heel placement (typically at about 2 inches before the total foot length).
- Take contrast yarn and sc across half the stitches to create a placeholder row.
- Return to the main yarn and continue sc in the round, ignoring the contrast yarn.
Foot
- Continue working sc in the round until the foot length is about 1.5 inches shorter than the total foot size.
- Ensure the fit is snug but comfortable before proceeding to the toe shaping.
Toe Shaping
- Round 1: (Sc 6, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 2: (Sc 5, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 3: (Sc 4, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 4: (Sc 3, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 5: (Sc 2, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 6: (Sc 1, sc2tog) rep around.
- Continue decreasing in this pattern until about 8-10 sts remain.
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and use a tapestry needle to close the toe using the Kitchener stitch or by pulling tight like a drawstring.
Afterthought Heel
- Carefully remove the contrast yarn at the heel placement to reveal live stitches.
- Attach yarn and pick up the live stitches around the heel opening.
- Round 1: Sc evenly around the heel opening, making sure to pick up any gaps at the corners.
- Round 2: Sc in each st around.
- Heel Decreases:
- Round 3: (Sc 6, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 4: (Sc 5, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 5: (Sc 4, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 6: (Sc 3, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 7: (Sc 2, sc2tog) rep around.
- Round 8: (Sc 1, sc2tog) rep around.
- Continue decreasing every round until 8-10 sts remain.
- Cut yarn and close the heel using the Kitchener stitch or drawstring method.
Finishing
- FO and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
- Block socks if needed for better shape and fit.
Your Satisfaction Socks are now ready to wear!
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