Farmhouse Rustic Bobble Socks - Free Pattern

Farmhouse Rustic Bobble Socks - Free Pattern

Introduction

Step into comfort and style with these Farmhouse Rustic Bobble Socks, featuring a charming textured design and a soft muted vintage color palette. Perfect for cozy evenings by the fire or gifting to loved ones, these socks are not only practical but also a delightful addition to your handmade collection.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in soft muted vintage colors such as dusty rose, sage green, and antique cream.
• Needles: US Size 1 (2.25 mm) double-pointed needles or circular needles for the magic loop method.
• Gauge: 32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Casting On

Begin by casting on 64 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method. Ensure the stitches are not twisted when you join in the round.

2. Ribbing

Work in 1x1 ribbing (knit 1, purl 1) for 1 inch.

3. Leg Pattern

Now, we will create the leg pattern:

• Rounds 1-4: Knit all stitches.
• Round 5: *K3, make a bobble (knit into the front, back, front, back, front of the next stitch, turn, purl 5, turn, knit 5, turn, purl 5, turn, k2tog, k2tog, k1); repeat from * to end of round.
• Rounds 6-10: Knit all stitches.

Repeat Rounds 1-10 until the leg measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

4. Heel Flap

Work the heel flap over 32 stitches:

• Row 1 (RS): *Slip 1, knit 1; repeat from * to end.
• Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl to end.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 2 inches, ending with a WS row.

5. Turning the Heel

Now, we will turn the heel:

• Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, knit 17, ssk, knit 1, turn.
• Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, purl 5, p2tog, p1, turn.
• Row 3 (RS): Slip 1, knit 6, ssk, knit 1, turn.
• Row 4 (WS): Slip 1, purl 7, p2tog, p1, turn.

Continue in this manner until all heel stitches are worked.

6. Picking Up Stitches

Pick up and knit 16 stitches along the side of the heel flap, knit across the instep stitches, and pick up and knit 16 stitches along the other side of the heel flap.

7. Gusset Decreases

Work in the round, decreasing 1 stitch at each gusset edge every other round until you have 64 stitches remaining.

8. Knitting the Foot

Continue knitting in the round until the foot measures 2 inches less than the desired length.

9. Shaping the Toe

To shape the toe, follow these rounds:

• Round 1: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * to end.
• Round 2: Knit all stitches.
• Round 3: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * to end.
• Round 4: Knit all stitches.

Continue decreasing in this manner until you have 16 stitches remaining.

10. Grafting the Toe

Graft the toe using the Kitchener stitch. Weave in all ends and block lightly.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now created your very own pair of Farmhouse Rustic Bobble Socks. Enjoy the cozy comfort and rustic charm they bring to your home or gift them to someone special!