Perfecting Ribbed Hand-knit Socks

Here's a little Christmas in July.

I actually took these photos a few months ago, setting a theme for my latest sock pattern, the one with the princess foot. My inspiration for this pattern started with a pair of socks I was knitting as a Christmas present. The giftee required princess-soled socks, ones with the knit side turned inside. I didn't like knitting the first pair; hated having to purl the sole. When I had to knit a second pair with princess soles for the next Christmas, I devised a method of avoiding the purling.

Last fall, I found that the purl bumps on the soles of my socks were making my feet sore. Suddenly, I was motivated to perfect my method and write a pattern. Actually, I've written two patterns. I think they will make great gift socks.

Cuff Down

Uses Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Sock, Patons Kroy FX, any similar weight yarn.

Toe Up

I've also combined both patterns into one version that contains instructions for both toe up and cuff down. Buying the combined pattern saves a couple of bucks. Probably that's why it is the one that is selling the best. We all love bargains! Either or both ways explain how I turn the sock to the other side to avoid purling. The cuff down version has a heel flap and gusset. The toe up version has the boomerang short row heel that I used for my Burning Stripes socks pattern--minus the colorwork.

There you have it, Christmas in July. Super-comfy socks for your friends and family, or if you are like me, for yourself. Pick your pattern:

Cuff Down -- $3.99

Toe Up -- $3.99

Both Ways -- $5.99

I double-checked those links to make sure they are matched up correctly. Please check the pattern name on the paypal link screen to make sure you are buying the version you want!