Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply – Vintage Tinsel (1051)
- Yarn Measurements: 437 yards (400 meters)
- Hook Size: 3.0 mm & 3.5 mm (E)
- Other Tools: Three different color lockable stitch markers (e.g., blue, red, yellow)
Finished Size:
- UK Shoe Sizes: Small (3-4), Medium (5-6), Large (7-8)
- US Shoe Sizes: Small (5-6), Medium (7-8), Large (9-10)
- Foot Circumference:
- Small: 18 cm
- Medium: 20 cm
- Large: 22 cm
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet (US: single crochet)
- tr – treble crochet (US: double crochet)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- V-st – V stitch (tr, ch 1, tr in same st)
- dc2tog – double crochet two together (decrease)
- rep – repeat
- pm – place marker
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
Stitching Instructions for Making the Tinsel Toes Sock Pattern:
Cuff:
- Using 3.5mm hook, work foundation dc until the circumference matches your selected size. (Alternatively, ch desired length and join with sl st to form a ring.)
- Rnds 1-5: Work dc in each st around. (Creates a snug and stretchy cuff.)
- Join with sl st, fasten off, and switch to a 3.0mm hook for the main sock body.
Leg:
- R1: Ch 3 (counts as tr), work V-st (tr, ch 1, tr) in next st, skip 1 st, rep around. Join with sl st.
- R2: Sl st to first ch-1 space of V-st, work V-st in each ch-1 space from previous round. Rep around.
- Continue repeating R2 until the leg reaches the desired length (15-18 cm).
Heel Flap: (Worked flat over half the total stitches.)
- R1 (RS): Work dc across heel section only, turn.
- R2 (WS): Ch 1, dc across heel sts, turn.
- Rep R2 until the heel flap measures approximately 5-6 cm, ending with a WS row.
Heel Turn: (Shaping the rounded heel.)
- R1 (RS): Dc across to center, dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc 1, turn.
- R2 (WS): Ch 1, dc across to 1 st before gap, dc2tog, dc 1, turn.
- Rep R2 until all sts are used, shaping the rounded heel.
Gusset:
- Pick up and dc evenly along the edges of the heel flap.
- Work V-st pattern across instep stitches, then pick up and dc along the other side of the heel flap.
- Place stitch markers at the junction between gusset and instep.
- Decrease every other round at both gusset edges:
- Work to 3 sts before marker, dc2tog, dc 1, pm, work instep in V-st pattern, pm, dc 1, dc2tog after marker.
- Continue decreasing until original stitch count is restored.
Foot:
- Continue working V-st pattern on the top and dc on the sole.
- Work in pattern until the foot is 2 cm shorter than the intended length.
Toe (Shaping the rounded tip):
- R1: Work dc around.
- R2: Dc to 3 sts before marker, dc2tog, dc 1, pm, rep at all four decrease points.
- Continue R2 until 8-10 sts remain.
Finishing:
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Use a tapestry needle to weave the yarn through the remaining stitches, pulling tight to close the toe.
- Secure and weave in all ends neatly.
Your Tinsel Toes Socks are now ready! Enjoy your cozy handmade socks!
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