Chunky Socks Pattern

200g Alina by Zettl Bulky / 12 ply 100% Wool 

4mm Double Pointed Needles

gauge approx 18sts by 24 rows = 4”

I wear a EU 41 shoe and this was enough yarn  for this pattern. I had a little left over so could have worked an inch longer in the length. Also should mention that these are not designed to be tight.

Cast on 44sts. Work K2, P2 rib for 12 rows or desired length.

K3, P1 to end this sets the pattern. Cont in pattern for 29 rows or desired length.

Heel Flap

Divide sts in half Work on 22sts as follows

WS  Row 1:   *Sl 1 purl to end.*

RS Row 2:  * Sl 1 purlwise, K1 * repeat  to end

Repeat these rows 9 more times, the flap should measure about 2 ½ inches.

Turning the Heel

WS      Row 1:  P12, P2tog, P1 turn

Row 2:  Sl1, K5, K2tog tbl, K1 turn

Row 3:  Sl1, P6, P2tog, P1 turn

Row 4:  Sl1, K7, K2tog tbl, K1 turn

Row 5:  Sl1, P8, P2tog, P1 turn

Row 6:  Sl1, K9, K2tog tbl, K1 turn

Row 7:  Sl1, P10, P2tog, P1 turn

Row 8:  Sl1, K11, K2tog tbl

Row 9:  Sl1, Purl to last 2 sts, P2tog, turn

Row 10:  Knit to last 2sts K2tog.

12sts remain.

Heel Gusset

Put all the stitches on the other 2 needles onto one 22sts this is needle 2. Divide the 12 sts onto tow needles.

Using Needle 1 pick up and knit 11sts down side of heel flap (17sts on needle 1).

Needle 2 work pattern.

Needle 3 pick up and knit 11sts as before K1, P1 K3 P1 from needle.

Next Row

Needle 1:  K3, P1, K3, P1, K6, K2tog, K1

Needle 2:  Work pattern

Needle 3: K1, SSK, K5, P1, K3, P1, K3, P1

Row 2

Work all sts as set

Row 3

Needle 1:  Pattern to last 3sts, K2tog, K1

Needle 2:  Work pattern

Needle 3: K1, SSK, pattern to end

Repeat Rows 2-3 until you have 44sts again.  Continue in pattern until approx 2 inches short of desired length

TOE

Row 1:            Needle 1:  Pattern to last 3sts K2tog K1

                       Needle 2:  K1, SSK pattern to last 3sts K2tog K1

                       Needle 3:  K1, SSK pattern to end

Row 2:             Work pattern as set.

Repeat these 2 rows until 16 sts remain, 8sts on needle 2, 4sts on needles 1 & 3.  combine sts one needles 1 & 3.  Kitchener stitch toe closed or turn inside out and do a 3 needle bind off.

This is my own pattern and is available for personal use only © Gormal Crafts.