Y2K Ocean Wave Textured Socks - Free Pattern
Y2K Ocean Wave Textured Socks - Free Pattern
Introduction
Dive into the Y2K fashion resurgence with these trendy Ocean Wave Textured Socks, featuring cool ocean blues and a unique 3D cable stitch. Perfect for adding a splash of nostalgia and style to your sock collection! This pattern is designed for beginners, guiding you step-by-step to create your very own pair of stylish socks.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in cool ocean blues (approximately 400 yards)
- Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop
- Gauge: 32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Stitch Markers: To mark the beginning of the round
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cast On
Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 64 stitches. Be careful to join in the round without twisting the stitches. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
2. Ribbing
Work in 1x1 ribbing (knit 1, purl 1) for 1 inch.
3. Leg
Continue with the following rounds:
- Rounds 1-4: Knit all stitches.
- Round 5: *Knit 2, C4B (slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold to the back, knit 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle)*, repeat from * to * around.
- Rounds 6-8: Knit all stitches.
Repeat rounds 5-8 until the leg measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Heel Flap
Knit across the first 32 stitches and turn your work.
- Row 1 (WS): *Slip 1, purl 1* across.
- Row 2 (RS): *Slip 1, knit 1* across.
Repeat these two rows for a total of 32 rows.
5. Turn Heel
Follow these rows to shape the heel:
- Row 1 (WS): Purl 18, purl 2 together, purl 1, turn.
- Row 2 (RS): Slip 1, knit 5, slip 2 together knitwise, knit 1, turn.
- Row 3: Slip 1, purl 6, purl 2 together, purl 1, turn.
- Row 4: Slip 1, knit 7, slip 2 together knitwise, knit 1, turn.
Continue in this manner until all stitches are worked, ending with a right side row.
6. Gusset
Pick up and knit 16 stitches along one side of the heel flap. Knit across the 32 stitches on the instep, maintaining the cable pattern. Pick up and knit 16 stitches along the other side of the heel flap. Knit the remaining heel stitches.
7. Foot
Continue knitting in the round, maintaining the cable pattern on the instep and knitting the sole stitches, until the foot measures 2 inches less than your desired length.
8. Toe
Begin decreasing for the toe:
- Round 1: *Knit 6, knit 2 together*, repeat from * to * around.
- Round 2: Knit all stitches.
- Round 3: *Knit 5, knit 2 together*, repeat from * to * around.
- Round 4: Knit all stitches.
Continue decreasing in this manner until only 16 stitches remain. Graft the toe using the Kitchener stitch.
9. Finishing
Weave in all ends and block lightly to finish your socks. Enjoy your trendy Y2K Ocean Wave Textured Socks!
