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Knitting Patterns for Anklet Socks Using Only 2 Needles

Yes, you can knit socks using only 2 needles and this mini knitting book gives you 7 different anklet sock patterns for knitting. These warm socks make perfect knitted gifts for every member of you family plus your friends. Do you want to knit some anklet socks from Knitting Patterns for Anklet Socks Using Only 2 Needles? Choose your favorite yarns, choose your favorite knitting patterns for socks and get started knitting today!

(Includes knitting abbreviations and washing instructions for wool yarns and directions on how to alter the size of your garment.)

Abbreviations:
KKnit begbeginning
PPurl slslip
ststitch remremain
decdecrease patpattern
incincrease scsingle crochet
yoyarn over St StStockinette Stitch
togtogether pssopass slip st over

Asterisks (* - **):
Star symbols indicate that work following them is to be repeated. When instructions call for repeating a given number of times, it is understood that this is in addition to the original. Thus, repeat 5 times more means 6 times in all.

[ ] Brackets:
Symbols indicate that what is in the bracket has to be worked the number of times given after bracket.

Stockinette Stitch:
K 1 row, P 1 row, alternately. On Circular or Sock Needles knit continuously.

Garter Stitch:
Knit each row.

To Increase:
K 2 sts in 1 st (Knitting 1 st in the front and 1 st in the back of same st).

To Decrease: K 2 sts together.

To Work Even:
Work without increasing or decreasing.

Blocking:
Use brass pins which are rust-proof. Pin each piece, wrong side up, on a padded surface in exactly the line you wish to retain.
Use a damp cloth and a moderately hot iron, pressing very lightly do not allow weight of iron to rest on garment .
Do not remove garment until thoroughly dry.
Remove pins and steam out pin marks.

Assembling:
Sew pieces together, being careful that the edges meet evenly and to match rows wherever possible. Steam all seams on wrong side.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOOL YARNS:

Wash by hand using mild soap flakes, cold water soap or mild detergent. Squeeze suds through fabric but do not rub . Mild, alkali-free soap flakes may be used, but it is most important that the soap be thoroughly dissolved before immersing the garments and water must be tested for tepid, lukewarm temperature before use. Knits should not be allowed to soak for more than a very few minutes.

To Rinse:
Rinse thoroughly. If soap flakes are used, be sure that no soap remains in the garment. Always support garment with your hands when lifting it out of the water, as the added weight of the water tends to stretch the fabric. Never wring or twist, always squeeze out excess moisture gently.

To Dry:
Roll garment in a thick terry towel to remove excess moisture. Pat garment into original size and shape. Dry on a flat surface away from heat and sunlight which affects white and pastel shades.

Important:
A few drops of white vinegar added to the final rinse "sets" the color and prevents bleeding of one color onto another.
This is especially important when white is knit with contrasting colors.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NANTUK AND BAN-LON YARNS:
Use method most convenient for you. Turn garment inside out.

Machine Washing:
Set at any convenient temperature and cycle using a suitable soap or detergent. A fabric softener is recommended in final rinse.
Do not use bleach.
Or, Hand Wash in cold or warm water with suitable soap or detergent. Rinse well and roll in towel to remove excess water.

Machine Drying:
Set at any convenient temperature and cycle.
To Hand Dry , lay garment flat, mould into shape. Be sure garment is thoroughly dry before wearing.

Never hang or stretch a handknit. Do not dry in sun.

To Change Size of Garments to Another Regulation Size Add the number of sts required to make 1 inch (see gauge at beginning of directions for garment to be made) to both the back and front of garment for each size larger than the size given in directions; or subtract the number of sts required for 1 inch from both back and front for each size smaller. When a pattern stitch is used, add (or subtract) the number of sts given for 1 or more repeats (or "multiples") of pattern, according to the number of inches required. Then follow the directions given. When shaping armholes, bind off 1 st more each side for one size larger (1 st less each side for one size smaller). Make the armhole inch longer at both back and front for one size larger ( inch shorter for one size smaller). When shaping shoulders, bind off more (or less) sts than given in directions for shoulders and back of neck, adding of the extra sts to each shoulder and remaining sts to back of neck. When casting on the sts for lower edge of sleeve, add inch for each size larger, then increase inch extra. This will make sleeve inch wider at underarm for each size larger.

Size 8 to 11

1 Pr. Standard No. 2 Needles

SCALE: 8 sts to 1 in.

Jack Frost Sport Yarn 2 2-oz. Balls

Cast on 64 sts. Work in ribbing as follows:

Row 1(right side) P 1, * K 2, P 2; repeat from * across row ending K 2, P 1.

Row 2 K 1, * P 2, K 2; repeat from * across row ending P 2, K 1. Repeat above 2 rows until ribbing measures 2 in. ending on wrong side. Work in pattern as follows:

Row 1 P 1, * K 6, P 2; repeat from * across row ending P 1.

Row 2 K 1, * P 6, K 2; repeat from * across row ending K 1.

Repeat above 2 rows until piece measures 4 in. in all, ending on wrong side.

HEEL: Row 1 K 1, slip 1, over the first 17 sts; place remaining 47 sts on st-holder.

Row 2 Slip 1, P 16. Repeat above 2 rows on the 17 heel sts until 28 rows in all have been made, ending with a purl row. Turn this half of heel as follows:

Row 1 K 1, K 2 tog., K 1; turn; slip 1, P 2; turn.

Row 3 K 2, K 2 tog., K 1; turn; slip 1, P 3; turn.

Row 5 K 3, K 2 tog., K 1; turn; slip 1, P 4; turn.

Continue working as given above until all sts are worked; there will be 9 sts on the Needle, ending with K 8, K 2 tog.

Pick up and knit 14 sts on side of heel. Place the sts from st-holder to left hand Needle and work in pattern across the 30 instep sts. Place the 53 sts just worked on st-holder. Work back and forth on the remaining 17 heel sts as given for first half of heel, until 29 rows in all have been made, ending with a slip 1, K 1, row. Turn this half of heel as follows:

Row 1 P 1, P 2 tog:, P 1; turn; slip 1, K 2; turn.

Row 3 P 2, P 2 tog., P 1; turn; slip 1, K 3; turn.

Row 5 P 3, P 2 tog., P 1; turn; slip 1, K 4; turn.

Continue working as given above until all sts are worked; there will be 9 sts on the Needle, ending with P 8, P 2 tog.

Pick up and purl 14 sts on side of heel. Place the sts from st-holder to left hand Needle and work across row keeping the center 30 instep sts in pattern (76 sts).

INSTEP SHAPING:

Row 1 K 21, K 2 tog., pattern over 30, slip1, K 1, PSSO, K 21.

Row 2 and all even rows purl, keeping the 30 instep sts in pattern to toe.

Row 3 K 20, K 2 tog., pattern over 30, slip 1, K 1, PSSO, K 20.

Row 5 K 19, K 2 tog., pattern over 30, slip 1, K 1, PSSO, K 19. Continue decreasing as given above until 64 sts remain.

Work even until foot measures 2 in. less than desired length, measuring from back of heel, ending with a purl row. Decrease for toe as follows:

Row 1 K 13, K 2 tog., K 2, slip 1, K 1, PSSO, K 26, K 2 tog., K 2, slip 1, K 1, PSSO, K 13.