Time in a Bottle by Adrienne Fong

Time in a Bottle

Knitting
February 2009
Light Fingering ?
9 stitches and 12 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
405 - 459 yards (370 - 420 m)
adult small, medium, & large (7, 8, 9 inch ankle)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
Errata available: theknitter.com

“We never seem to have enough time in our busy lives to do the things we love. Although, I cannot give you more hours in your day, I can do is give you “Time in a Bottle.” Relax and enjoy your day as you knit these hourglasses of time.“

Sock is knit top down with a ribbed cuff. The ribbing continues down the heel and the wedge toe. Both written and charted instructions included.

errata applies to club version only. Ravelry version has been corrected.

2/28/09 errata: corrections in bold.

Set-up for heel: k4 (0, 4). PM to indicate beginning of instep. Turn.

Heel: will be worked over 31 (37, 38) sts. Place remaining 32 (33, 39) sts on a holder for instep. Heel flap is worked back and forth.

Heel flap for small and large sizes:
Row 1 (wrong side): slip 1, k1, p2, * k2, p5; repeat from * to last 6 sts, ending with k2, p2, k1, p1.
Row 2: slip 1, p1, k1, slip 1, * p2, slip 1, (k1, slip 1) twice; repeat from * to last 6 sts, ending with p2, slip 1, k1, p1 k1.
Repeat rows 1-2 until heel flap measures 2 ½ inches or desired length, ending with row 2.

Heel flap for medium size:
Row 1 (wrong side): slip 1, k1, * p5, k2; repeat from * to last 7 sts, ending with p5, k1, p1.
Row 2: slip 1, p1, * slip 1 (k1, slip 1) twice, p2; repeat from * to last 7 sts, ending with slip 1, (k1, slip 1) twice, p1, k1.
Repeat rows 1-2 until heel flap measures 2 ½ inches or desired length, ending with row 2.

The pattern was written for TheKnitter.com SOTM Club Kit for February, 2009.

Pattern will be available for purchase May 2009 through Ravelry.
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