The Matapedia is a verdant region of Quebec. Its name comes from the Micmac language “At the junction of the rivers”. This aptly describes its wilderness landscapes.
Danielle, the creator of Couleurs Mouton was inspired by the Matapédia to create this color combining different shades of green. When I discovered it, I was in love and it was my turn to be inspired by the Matapedia for the free pattern of the month for April!
MATAPEDIA SOCKS
– Size : WOMAN
- Material:
1 skein of Socky wool by Couleur Mouton (80% merino wool, 20% nylon)
1 set of 2.25 mm double-pointed needles
1 yarn needle
– Abbreviations:
meD = Knit a stitch
meV = Purl one stitch.
- Sample:
32 sts = 10cm with 2.25 mm needles in circular stockinette
IMPORTANT . check sample and adjust needle number if necessary
– Point of broken ribs:
row 1: *1 meD, 1 meV* repeat all around.
row 2: same as row 1.
row 3: Right side up.
row 4: Reversed.
Repeat these 4 rows.
Realization
The sock is started with the ankle: Cast on 64 stitches and distribute them over the set of 2.25 mm double-pointed needles. Join in the round taking care not to twist the stitches.
Ankle
Knit in 2/2 rib for 4 cm. Continue in broken ribs (see explanation above) until the piece measures 16 cm (including the ribbed edge).
The heel
Work only on half of the stitches back and forth as follows:
row 1: * Slip 1 stitch, knit a stitch * repeat from * to * over 32 stitches then turn the work, leaving the other stitches on hold.
row 2 (you are now on the wrong side of the work): Slip a stitch then purl 31 stitches.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the heel height is 6.5 cm and finish with row 1
(right side – 33 rows worked).
The Heel
Row 1 (wrong side): Knit 20 purl stitches, purl 2 together, 1 stitch and turn the work, leaving the next 9 stitches on the needle.
row 2 (place of work): Slip a stitch, knit 9 stitches, a single overlock, a stitch and turn the work, leaving the next 9 stitches on hold.
row 3: Slip a stitch, purl until the last stitch before the stitches on the holder (a small space in the knitting separates them), purl 2 stitches together (take this last stitch with the first stitch left in waiting), then knit a stitch and turn the work.
row 4: Slip a stitch, knit up to the last stitch before the stitches on hold (a small space in the knitting separates them), make a simple overlock by slipping the last stitch, knit the next stitch on hold then cast off the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch. Then, knit another stitch and turn the work.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until there is only one stitch left on each side and finish with these two rows:
row 1 (wrong side): Knit up to one stitch before the stitch on hold then knit the 2 stitches together, turn.
row 2: Knit up to one stitch before the stitch on hold then knit 1 single overlock.
There are 20 stitches left for the heel. Do not turn the work but turn it 90°. Go up by knitting them, along the left side of the heel 17 stitches. With a new needle (needle 2), knit 16 stitches, with a new needle (needle 3), knit 16 stitches, with a new needle (needle 4), pick up 16 stitches along the right side of the heel and knit consecutively 10 heel stitches.
The stitches are now distributed as follows:
Needle 1 (start of round): 10 heel stitches + 16 stitches picked up = 26 stitches.
Needle 2 (top of the foot): 16 stitches.
Needle 3 (top of the foot): 16 stitches.
Needle 4: 16 stitches picked up + 10 heel stitches = 26 stitches.
The Gusset
Alternate a row of decreases with a knit row until there are 16 stitches on needles 1 to 4 as follows:
row of decreases
Needle 1: Knit to the last 3 stitches, 2 stitches together, 1 stitch.
Needle 2 and 3: All right side up.
Needle 4: Knit a stitch, a simple overlock and finish the needle.
Then, when you have returned to 64 stitches, continue straight until 15.5 cm in length measured from the line of the heel. (if you want a shorter or longer sock, add or remove your centimeters there).
Tiptoe
Decrease for the tip of the foot by alternating a row of decreases with a knit row as follows:
row of decreases
Needle 1: Knit to the last 3 stitches, 2 stitches together, 1 stitch.
Needle 2: A simple overlock, all in place.
Needle 3: Knit to the last 3 stitches, 2 stitches together, 1 stitch.
Needle 4: A simple overlock, all in place. Then, a place rg.
When you get 6 stitches on each needle, knit with needle 4 the 6 stitches from needle 1 and distribute the stitches as follows:
Needle (under the foot): 12 stitches (needle 4 + needle 1)
Needle 2 (top of the foot): 12 stitches (needle 2 + needle 3)
Sew the sock using kitchener stitch.
There are great tutorials online for this very specific seam. I recommend the KNIT SPIRIT online tutorial.
PS: May's kits for the "365 Day Coverage" challenge are available in store. Me of May, return of the sun the color of the square will be yellow!
Celine