Eso Sí Que Es (S.O.C.K.S) Knit Afterthought Sock Recipe

This simple shortie sock recipe will quickly become a go-to for the everyday knitter that wants handmade socks but can’t devote weeks to making them. This simple afterthought sock is the perfect recipe for a quick custom-fit pair that you can make in an afternoon. Utilizing a pre knit sock tube will also save hours! 

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MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Sample uses Wool for the Dame Sock (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, 100g/463yds, 4-Ply Fingering Weight) in colorway “The Magic” Yarn needle
32” Circular Knitting Needles- Size 2 (2.75 mm) Or size to obtain gauge. Alternatively, DPNs may be used. 
2 Locking stitch markers

​Optional:
Pre-Knit 64 stitch sock tube using 50 grams of designated yarn from Totally Tubular Sock Tubes.

BLOCKED GAUGE
36 Stitches by 44 Rounds — 4’’ in Stockinette

STITCH GUIDE
K- Knit
P- Purl
sts- Stitches
SSK- Slip Slip Knit
K2Tog- Knit 2 Together

NOTES

• If you are not using a premade sock tube, cast on using a provisional cast on and knit 64 stitches in the round for approximately 200 rounds. Do not bind off. 
• This recipe may be modified to create traditional length socks. To do so, use an 80 gram sock tube.    

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Divide sock blank in half before starting. 

Toe
On one end of the tube, remove waste yarn and pick up all 64 sts along the edge. Divide into 2 32 stitch halves for magic loop. Join new yarn. Place locking stitch marker on the first stitch.

Round 1: [K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before end of side, ssk, k1] twice. — 60 sts.
Round 2: K all sts.
Rounds 3-20: Repeat rounds 1, 2. — End with 24 sts.
Kitchener stitch toe closed.

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Heel
Place sock blank on foot and place locking stitch marker into fabric approximately 2’’ from the end of heel. Remove sock blank and prepare for an afterthought heel. Starting at the stitch in the same stitch column as the first stitch of the toe, pick up 32 stitches along its same row as marked by the new stitch marker. Then pick up 32 identical stitches 2 rows down from the first row. In the middle of the skipped row, snip one leg of a knit stitch and unravel along either side until all 64 stitches are live on the needles. join new yarn and begin heel. 
Round 1: [K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before end of side, ssk, k1] twice. — 60 sts.
Round 2: K all sts.
Rounds 3-14: Repeat rounds 1, 2. -- End with 36 sts.
Kitchener stitch heel closed.

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Cuff
Mark 20 rows up from heel and unravel to that point. Pick up all 64 sts around and join new yarn or use unraveled yarn. 
Rounds 1-10: K2, p2 around.
Bind off using your favorite stretchy bind-off method. 

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block socks.

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