I finally completed one stirrup sock. I still have the other side to knit. I very rarely make the same design more than once as I get bored and like to try new designs. However, I will be making 2 pairs of these stirrup socks – the second pair for a friend.
The pattern looks superficially easy to follow. It really is not a difficult pattern. However it is not very clear. There seem to be a lot of knitting patterns that are floating around on the internet that aren’t written well, especially the free ones. I did not expect one of this standard from an established source! You really know if it is clear and well written when you make the actual item. Are patterns not stress tested? Or am I just being OCD about this?
So here is my version of the pattern:
Cast on 65 stitches. Join in round knitting the first and last stitch together – this stitch counts as the first stitch of the new row.
Work in rib *k2, p2 for 1.5in.
Main body
Change to body pattern and work for 14in. Ending with row 3.
Stirrup
On the next row, k2, pm, *p2, k2 for 20 stitches, p2 and place marker. Continue in body pattern to end of round. Work as established for 1/2in.
Cast off on the patterned round (on row 3), k2, p2 bind off 20 st, p1, continue working to the end of the round in the established body pattern st. Work remaining 44 stitches in body pattern in normal knitting (not circular knitting) for 2.5in, ending with a WS row.
On the next round, work in rib P1, *K2, P2, rep from * till end of row. Turn to the other side and cast on 13 st over the cast off stitches (56st). Purl the first and last stitch together to join in a round. Work in rib following patt as set up for 2 in. Bind off loosely. Work in lose ends.
Stirrup sock
Links:
Original pattern: http://www.vogueknitting.com/free_patterns/tilli_tomas_twist_stirrup_boot_sock.aspx
Socks with Stirrup I
