18 Apr
Going to attempt tabi socks. Based on previous socks, I’m thinking 60 sts total. Using the above pattern to figure out the best way to join the toes.

20 Apr
Both socks have the toe pockets all done. There must be a better, less fiddly way to do the toes.

22 Apr
I inserted a 6 sts gusset and it almost isn’t enough. This yarn is a bit stiffer than I’m used to, I think. Hopefully it will relax a little after blocking (as socks seem to).

26 Apr
One down, one to go! Only 15 rounds and a bind off left in the second sock. These are ridiculously awesome. Or awesomely ridiculous. Yeah, probably that second one.

27 Apr
And done! I LOVE THEM! And they are perfect for my sandals - the reason I was making tabi. Just in time for the sock-less months of summer!

Big toe: CO 8 (4 per needle). Increase 4 sts every round to 24 sts. Knit straight for 26 rounds.

Little toes: CO 8
Knit 1 round.
Next round: Increase 4 sts
Next round: Increase 4 sts
Next round: Increase 4 sts (20 sts)
Increase by 2 on one side only every round to 44 sts.
Knit plain for 4 rounds from last increase round (marked)
Attach toe pockets together by grafting 4 sts from each toe pocket together.

Knit plain for 7 1/2 inches (if gusset is needed, knit for 7” then increase 2 sts every other round). Turn heel.