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Forest Spell

Knitted socks with Nordic pattern / Christmas trees in DROPS Nord. Size 35 to 43 = US 4½ - 12½ Theme: Christmas.

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DROPS design: Pattern no-051
Yarn group A
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SIZE:
35/37 - 38/40 - 41/43 = 4 1/2-6 1/2 - 7 1/2-9 1/2 - 10 1/2-12 1/2

Foot length: 22-24-27 cm = 8¾"-9½"-10⅝"
Leg height down to heel: Approx. 17-18-19 cm = 6¾"-7"-7½"

MATERIALS:
DROPS NORD from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
100-100-100 g color 19, forest green
50-50-50 g color 03, pearl grey

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 MM = US 1.5

KNITTING GAUGE:
26 stitches in width and 34 rows vertically in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4" x 4".
NOTE! Remember that needle size is only a suggestion. If you have too many stitches on 10 cm = 4" switch to larger needles. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm = 4" switch to smaller needles.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from inches to cm here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in British English here.
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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN:

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DECREASE/INCREASE TIP (evenly):
To calculate how to decrease/increase evenly, use the total number of stitches on row (e.g. 72 stitches) and divide stitches by number of decreased/increases to be done (e.g. 8) = 9.
In this example decrease by knitting every 8th and 9th stitch together.
When increasing make in this example 1 yarn over after every 9th stitch. On next round knit yarns over twisted to avoid holes.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2. Work the entire pattern in stockinette stitch.

KNITTING TIP-1 (applies to pattern):
To avoid the garment losing elasticity when working pattern, it is important not to tighten the strands on back side of piece. Switch to a higher needle number when working pattern if the pattern is somewhat tight.

KNITTING TIP-2 (applies to heel):
To get a stronger heel the entire heel and heel decrease can be worked in 2 strands as follows: Use strand inside and outside of ball and work 1 stitch alternately with one and the other strand. This way you get a thicker heel without working with double strand.

DECREASE TIP-1 (applies to mid back on sock):
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker thread as follows:
Work until 4 stitches remain before marker and knit 2 together, knit 4 (marker thread is in the middle of these 4 stitches), slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked (= 2 stitches decreased).

DECREASE TIP-2 (applies to toe):
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of each marker as follows:
Work until 3 stitches remain before marker, knit 2 together, knit 2 stitches (marker is between these 2 stitches), slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked (= 2 stitches decreased).

HEEL DECREASE:
ROW 1 (= right side): Knit until 7-8-8 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch knitted, turn piece.
ROW 2 (= wrong side): Purl until 7-8-8 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch purled, turn piece.
ROW 3 (= right side): Knit until 6-7-7 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch knitted, turn piece.
ROW 4 (= wrong side): Purl until 6-7-7 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch purled, turn piece.
Continue decrease like this with 1 stitch less before each decrease until there are 14-14-16 stitches on needle.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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SOCKS - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles, top down.

SOCK:
Cast on 72-80-80 stitches on double pointed needles size 2.5 MM = US 1.5 with color pearl grey in DROPS Nord.
Work 1 round in stockinette stitch. Then work rib in the round (= knit 1/purl 1) for 3 cm = 1⅛".
Work 3 rounds in stockinette stitch and decrease at the same time 8 stitches evenly on first round – read INCREASE/DECREASE TIP = 64-72-72 stitches.
Insert a marker thread at the beginning of round (= mid back). Move the marker thread upwards when working - marker thread should be used for decrease mid back on sock.
Read KNITTING TIP-1 and work A.1 in the round (= 8-9-9 repetitions in width of 8 stitches). REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE!
When diagram has been worked, continue in stockinette stitch with color forest green. AT THE SAME TIME on 2nd round decrease 0-4-0 stitches evenly = 64-68-72 stitches.
When piece measures 7 cm = 2¾", decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker thread – read DECREASE TIP-1. Decrease like this every 2-2½-2½ cm = ¾"-1"-1" 5 times in total = 54-58-62 stitches.
Work until piece measures 17-18-19 cm = 6¾"-7"-7½" from cast-on edge (or desired length of leg).
Now work heel as explained below.
Keep the first 13-14-15 stitches on needle for heel, slip the next 28-30-32 stitches on 1 thread without working the stitches (= mid on top of foot), and keep the last 13-14-15 stitches on needle for heel = 26-28-30 stitches for heel. Cut the yarn.
Read KNITTING TIP-2, and work in stockinette stitch back and forth over heel stitches with forest green for 5-5½-6 cm = 2"-2⅛"-2⅜". Insert a marker in the middle of last row – marker should be used later to measure the length of foot.
Work in HEEL DECREASE - read explanation above. After heel decrease work next round as follows: Work in stockinette stitch over the 14-14-16 heel stitches, pick up 13-14-16 stitches along the side of heel inside 1 edge stitch, work in stockinette stitch over the 28-30-32 stitches from thread on top of foot, and pick up 13-14-16 stitches along the other side of heel inside 1 edge stitch = 68-72-80 stitches.
Work until mid under heel, round now begins here.
Insert 1 marker on each side of the 28-30-32 stitches mid on top of foot.
Work in stockinette stitch in the round - AT THE SAME TIME decrease on each side of the 28-30-32 stitches on top of foot as follows: Knit the last 2 stitches BEFORE the 28-30-32 stitches on top of foot together and knit the first 2 stitches AFTER the 28-30-32 stitches on top twisted of foot together (= 2 stitches decreased). Decrease like this every other round 8-8-10 times in total = 52-56-60 stitches.
Work until piece measures 14½-15½-17½ cm = 5¾"-6⅛"-6⅞" from marker on heel – measured under foot.
7½-8½-9½ cm = 2⅞"-3¼"-3⅝" remain until finished measurements. Try the sock and work to desired length.
Work 1 round in stockinette stitch while increasing 4-0-4 stitches evenly - remember DECREASE/INCREASE TIP = 56-56-64 stitches.
Now work A.2 in the round (= 7-7-8 repetitions in width of 8 stitches). When diagram has been worked vertically, piece measures approx. 18-19-21 cm = 7"-7½"-8¼" from marker on heel - measured under foot (approx. 4-5-6 cm = 1½"-2"-2⅜" remain until finished measurements - work in color pearl grey to desired length before toe).
Remove the old markers, and insert 1 new marker in each side so that there are 28-28-32 stitches on top of foot and 28-28-32 stitches under foot.
Work in stockinette stitch in the round with color pearl grey, and decrease for toes on each side of both markers - read DECREASE TIP-2 (= 4 stitches decreased). Decrease like this every other round 5-8-10 times in total, and then on every round 5-2-1 times in total = 16-16-20 stitches remain.
On next round knit all stitches together 2 by 2 = 8-8-10 stitches remain. Cut the yarn and pull yarn through the remaining stitches, tighten together and fasten. Sock measures approx. 22-24-27 cm = 8¾"-9½"-10⅝" from marker on heel.
Work the other sock the same way.

Diagram

All measurements in charts are in cm.

symbols = pearl grey
symbols = forest green
diagram
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Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size only serve as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn converter, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the converter will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be converted separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

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Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn converter, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.  

The yarn converter will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder (usually closest to the neckline), and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (23)

country flag Kathrin wrote:

Ich habe das gleiche Problem wie Maria. Nach dem Muster war ich schon bei über 7 cm Länge. Daher bin ich von 7 cm ab Bund ausgegangen. Die Antwort auf Marias Frage empfinde ich persönlich als nicht sehr hilfreich. Oder soll man wirklich noch im Mustersatz abnehmen? Das Muster ist wirklich schön und die Anleitung für fortgeschrittenere Stricker:innen okay.

25.12.2024 - 19:31

country flag Maria wrote:

Liebes Drops Team, ich verstehe einen Punkt in der Anleitung nicht - recht weit oben. Da steht: "Bei einer Länge von 7 cm je 1 Masche beidseitig des Markierungsfadens abnehmen" --> 7cm ab wo genau gemessen? Der elastische Bund misst 3cm, danach kommen 3 Runden glatt Rechts, dann das Muster mit ca. 4 cm Höhe. Das sind bei mir schon mehr als 7cm. Ist damit gemeint, dass man gleich nach dem Muster anfängt links und rechts vom Markierungsfaden abzunehmen? Viele Grüße Maria

18.12.2024 - 12:01

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Maria, diese Abnahmen werden 7 cm nach Anschlag bearbeitet, dh je nach Ihrer Maschenprobe in der Höhe vor Ende A.1 oder nach A.1. Viel Spaß beim Stricken!

19.12.2024 - 08:49

country flag Rita Reimann wrote:

Warum sehe ich keine Bilder zu den Anleitungen?

15.12.2024 - 06:02

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Frau Reimann, vielleicht wegen einem vorübergehenden Bug? Bilder kann ich heute sehen. Viel Spaß beim Stricken!

16.12.2024 - 10:37

country flag Helga Bragadottir wrote:

Hvernig prjona eg hæl á sokka?

29.11.2024 - 13:06

DROPS Design answered:

Blessuð Helga. Það eru góðar leiðbeiningar í uppskriftinni hvernig hællinn er prjónaður og efst við hverja uppskrift getur þú smellt á hlekk með myndböndum og kennsluleiðbeiningum. Gangi þér vel.

01.12.2024 - 10:05

country flag Alessia wrote:

Salve, con quale dimensione di punte è stato lavorato il pattern? Grazie mille

15.11.2024 - 00:30

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Alessia, le calze sono lavorate con i ferri n° 2,5 mm o con il numero di ferri che vi permette di ottenere il campione indicato. Buon lavoro!

16.11.2024 - 22:25

country flag Coralie wrote:

Puis je utilisé la technique du magic loop ?

26.10.2024 - 11:38

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Coralie, tout à fait. Bon tricot!

28.10.2024 - 08:09

country flag Elizabeth Durand wrote:

What is the reason for casting on extra stitches for the cuff ribbing and then decreasing 8 stitches before beginning the leg? I have not done that, or seen that, before. I usually use the same number of stitches all the way through.

13.08.2024 - 21:38

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Durand, you need more stitches working rib than working stocking stitch for the same width, reason why you should decrease after rib. Happy knitting!

14.08.2024 - 07:34

country flag Cecilia wrote:

Gentili buongiorno, Vorrei provare a fare questo modello ma in cotone , potete suggerirmi un filato adatto? Grazie mille!

08.08.2024 - 10:45

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Cecilia, può provare ad usare Safran. Buon lavoro!

09.08.2024 - 21:25

country flag Monika Seidemann wrote:

Hallo Ihr Fleißigen, ich finde die Möglichkeit der Kennzeichnung der Maschen und Reihen für die einzelnen Größen prima/super. Gibt es diese Kennzeichnung nur für bestimmte Anleitungen? Ist dies neu? Freu mich auf eine Rückantwort. Viele Grüße

31.05.2024 - 17:31

country flag Susana wrote:

Hola estoy siguiendo este patrón forest por primera vez, pero en las instrucciones no entiendo cuando en el talón después de las disminuciones pone recoger, en mi caso 13 puntos, a lo largo del lado del talón dentro de 1 punto orillo.... yo eso no lo entiendo porque no lo he hecho nunca, ¿hay algun video que me explique esto? Muchas gracias

19.04.2024 - 20:26

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Susana, puedes ver cómo hacer esto en el siguiente video: https://www.garnstudio.com/video.php?id=69&lang=es

22.04.2024 - 00:09

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Knitted socks with Nordic pattern / Christmas trees in DROPS Nord. Size 35 to 43 = US 4½ - 12½ Theme: Christmas.

DROPS Extra 0-1553
DROPS design: Pattern no-051
Yarn group A
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SIZE:
35/37 - 38/40 - 41/43 = 4 1/2-6 1/2 - 7 1/2-9 1/2 - 10 1/2-12 1/2

Foot length: 22-24-27 cm = 8¾"-9½"-10⅝"
Leg height down to heel: Approx. 17-18-19 cm = 6¾"-7"-7½"

MATERIALS:
DROPS NORD from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group A)
100-100-100 g color 19, forest green
50-50-50 g color 03, pearl grey

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 2.5 MM = US 1.5

KNITTING GAUGE:
26 stitches in width and 34 rows vertically in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4" x 4".
NOTE! Remember that needle size is only a suggestion. If you have too many stitches on 10 cm = 4" switch to larger needles. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm = 4" switch to smaller needles.

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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN:

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DECREASE/INCREASE TIP (evenly):
To calculate how to decrease/increase evenly, use the total number of stitches on row (e.g. 72 stitches) and divide stitches by number of decreased/increases to be done (e.g. 8) = 9.
In this example decrease by knitting every 8th and 9th stitch together.
When increasing make in this example 1 yarn over after every 9th stitch. On next round knit yarns over twisted to avoid holes.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 and A.2. Work the entire pattern in stockinette stitch.

KNITTING TIP-1 (applies to pattern):
To avoid the garment losing elasticity when working pattern, it is important not to tighten the strands on back side of piece. Switch to a higher needle number when working pattern if the pattern is somewhat tight.

KNITTING TIP-2 (applies to heel):
To get a stronger heel the entire heel and heel decrease can be worked in 2 strands as follows: Use strand inside and outside of ball and work 1 stitch alternately with one and the other strand. This way you get a thicker heel without working with double strand.

DECREASE TIP-1 (applies to mid back on sock):
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker thread as follows:
Work until 4 stitches remain before marker and knit 2 together, knit 4 (marker thread is in the middle of these 4 stitches), slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked (= 2 stitches decreased).

DECREASE TIP-2 (applies to toe):
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of each marker as follows:
Work until 3 stitches remain before marker, knit 2 together, knit 2 stitches (marker is between these 2 stitches), slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked (= 2 stitches decreased).

HEEL DECREASE:
ROW 1 (= right side): Knit until 7-8-8 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch knitted, turn piece.
ROW 2 (= wrong side): Purl until 7-8-8 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch purled, turn piece.
ROW 3 (= right side): Knit until 6-7-7 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch knitted, turn piece.
ROW 4 (= wrong side): Purl until 6-7-7 stitches remain, slip next stitch as if to purl, purl 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch purled, turn piece.
Continue decrease like this with 1 stitch less before each decrease until there are 14-14-16 stitches on needle.

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SOCKS - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles, top down.

SOCK:
Cast on 72-80-80 stitches on double pointed needles size 2.5 MM = US 1.5 with color pearl grey in DROPS Nord.
Work 1 round in stockinette stitch. Then work rib in the round (= knit 1/purl 1) for 3 cm = 1⅛".
Work 3 rounds in stockinette stitch and decrease at the same time 8 stitches evenly on first round – read INCREASE/DECREASE TIP = 64-72-72 stitches.
Insert a marker thread at the beginning of round (= mid back). Move the marker thread upwards when working - marker thread should be used for decrease mid back on sock.
Read KNITTING TIP-1 and work A.1 in the round (= 8-9-9 repetitions in width of 8 stitches). REMEMBER THE KNITTING GAUGE!
When diagram has been worked, continue in stockinette stitch with color forest green. AT THE SAME TIME on 2nd round decrease 0-4-0 stitches evenly = 64-68-72 stitches.
When piece measures 7 cm = 2¾", decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker thread – read DECREASE TIP-1. Decrease like this every 2-2½-2½ cm = ¾"-1"-1" 5 times in total = 54-58-62 stitches.
Work until piece measures 17-18-19 cm = 6¾"-7"-7½" from cast-on edge (or desired length of leg).
Now work heel as explained below.
Keep the first 13-14-15 stitches on needle for heel, slip the next 28-30-32 stitches on 1 thread without working the stitches (= mid on top of foot), and keep the last 13-14-15 stitches on needle for heel = 26-28-30 stitches for heel. Cut the yarn.
Read KNITTING TIP-2, and work in stockinette stitch back and forth over heel stitches with forest green for 5-5½-6 cm = 2"-2⅛"-2⅜". Insert a marker in the middle of last row – marker should be used later to measure the length of foot.
Work in HEEL DECREASE - read explanation above. After heel decrease work next round as follows: Work in stockinette stitch over the 14-14-16 heel stitches, pick up 13-14-16 stitches along the side of heel inside 1 edge stitch, work in stockinette stitch over the 28-30-32 stitches from thread on top of foot, and pick up 13-14-16 stitches along the other side of heel inside 1 edge stitch = 68-72-80 stitches.
Work until mid under heel, round now begins here.
Insert 1 marker on each side of the 28-30-32 stitches mid on top of foot.
Work in stockinette stitch in the round - AT THE SAME TIME decrease on each side of the 28-30-32 stitches on top of foot as follows: Knit the last 2 stitches BEFORE the 28-30-32 stitches on top of foot together and knit the first 2 stitches AFTER the 28-30-32 stitches on top twisted of foot together (= 2 stitches decreased). Decrease like this every other round 8-8-10 times in total = 52-56-60 stitches.
Work until piece measures 14½-15½-17½ cm = 5¾"-6⅛"-6⅞" from marker on heel – measured under foot.
7½-8½-9½ cm = 2⅞"-3¼"-3⅝" remain until finished measurements. Try the sock and work to desired length.
Work 1 round in stockinette stitch while increasing 4-0-4 stitches evenly - remember DECREASE/INCREASE TIP = 56-56-64 stitches.
Now work A.2 in the round (= 7-7-8 repetitions in width of 8 stitches). When diagram has been worked vertically, piece measures approx. 18-19-21 cm = 7"-7½"-8¼" from marker on heel - measured under foot (approx. 4-5-6 cm = 1½"-2"-2⅜" remain until finished measurements - work in color pearl grey to desired length before toe).
Remove the old markers, and insert 1 new marker in each side so that there are 28-28-32 stitches on top of foot and 28-28-32 stitches under foot.
Work in stockinette stitch in the round with color pearl grey, and decrease for toes on each side of both markers - read DECREASE TIP-2 (= 4 stitches decreased). Decrease like this every other round 5-8-10 times in total, and then on every round 5-2-1 times in total = 16-16-20 stitches remain.
On next round knit all stitches together 2 by 2 = 8-8-10 stitches remain. Cut the yarn and pull yarn through the remaining stitches, tighten together and fasten. Sock measures approx. 22-24-27 cm = 8¾"-9½"-10⅝" from marker on heel.
Work the other sock the same way.

Diagram explanations
symbol = pearl grey
symbol = forest green

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