Friday, November 20, 2009
Diabetic Friendly Free Sock Pattern updated 3/13
This is a diabetic friendly pattern for Stand-Up Knee-Hi socks. It features a special no-turn heel! The heel design allows for a smoother heel and less rubbing. the leg of the sock is designed to stay up, yet is very stretchy to allow for edema (swelling) in the calf area.
The keys to the comfort of this sock are according to my husband- the recipient:
1) the soft yarn choice- I used a new yarn I have not tried before by Universal Yarn Co. Called “Pace’- on the skein it says ‘Knit, relax, smile, repeat” as its slogan. It is a superfine yarn comprised of 75% Superwash wool and 25% Polymide. It is machine washable, 220 yards per 50gm skein, at a gauge of 6.75-8 sts. per inch, on size 1-3 needles. I used #1 needles for a tighter, smoother weave.
2) the different patterns sections in the leg of the sock make it stay in place without being too tight
3) the no-turn heel is smoother than traditional turned heel
STAND-UP KNEE-HI SOCKS WITH “NO-TURN” HEEL pattern:
(Especially nice for people with sensitive feet; less bulk and rubbing at the heel)
Materials:
Superfine/fingering weight yarn
Size 1 (U.S.) dpns or circular needles
Cast on 72 stitches for Men’s sizes M/L (approx. shoe sizes 10-13)
Cast on 66 stitches for Women’s sizes M/L (approx. shoe sizes 8-10)
The cuff/leg of the knee-hi is worked in sections.
Section 1:
Rounds 1-2 P around
Rounds 3-5 * K5, p1 * around
Section 2:
Beginning with next round,
Work in Pyramid pattern for approx. 3-4 inches, ending with a row 4.
PYRAMID PATTERN:
Round 1: P across
Round 2: K1, P5, across to last st. K1
Round 3: K2, P3, * K3, P3 * across to last 2 sts. K2
Round 4: K3, P1, * K5, P1 * across to last 3 sts. K3
Section 3: * K3, P3 * around
repeat this row for 3-4 inches.
Section 4:
Knit all rounds for 4-5 inches.
Divide for heel:
Divide from 3 needles to 2. End having just worked across needle 2 (instep) then slip stitches from needles 1 & 3 together onto needle 1 (this is the heel needle)
Now there are the same # of stitches on two needles.
With right side facing, work heel stitches only:
Row 1: slip1 PW, K1, repeat across row
Row 2: slip 1 PW, purl across
Repeat rows 1&2 until heel measures 3-3.5” ending having worked a knit row.
Don’t worry about turning the heel. The heel flap is longer than in standard sock patterns and allows for enough ease to move on directly to the gusset. Trust me it works and forms a very smooth and comfortable heel according to my dear husband!
Heel gusset:
Back to 3 needles, with right side facing and using heel needle (this will be needle 1) pick up and knit (approx. 14) stitches along left edge of heel flap (side w/yarn attached)
Then use an empty needle to knit across needle 2.
With another empty needle, (this will be needle 3) pick up and knit (approx. 14) stitches down right side of heel flap, then knit (approx. 10) stitches from needle 1 onto this same needle.
Gusset decreases:
On next round, starting with needle 1, begin heel gusset decreases as follows: (decreases are on needles 1&3 only)
Round 1: needle 1- K across to last 3 sts, k2 tog, K1 needle 2- knit across all stitches
needle 3- K1, K2tog TBL, K to end
Round 2: Knit across all needles
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the same number of stitches remain on the needles as you originally cast on-66(72). Then begin foot.
Foot:
knit plain rounds to desired length (approx. 2 inches short of total foot length desired to allow for toe rounds.)
Toe:
Round 1:
Needle 1-k across to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1
Needle 2-k1, K2tog then knit to last 3 sts, K2 tog TBL
Needle 3-K1, K2 tog TBL, knit to end
Round 2:
Knit across each needle. Repeat.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until about 20sts remain on needles. Divide sts. evenly on 2 needles and use kitchener stitch to bind off.
Diabetics and folks with sensitive feet may like this pattern!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
STAND-UP KNEE-HI WITH NO-TURN HEEL P.S. Of course knitters may use a standard heel if they choose and don't bother with the tally sheets if they are confusing. I just use them as a way to keep track of my rows and decreases. Thanks and feel free to email or message me on Ravelry if there are any other questions! :)
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I love this pattern. My boyfriend's dad is diabetic and has a horrible time with his edema. I've knit him 2 pairs of these socks and he loves them. He keeps requesting more! ^_^ Thank you so much for this pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pattern. I've been looking and looking. Shall try then and see how he likes them :)
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I am so glad the pattern has been helpful to so many folks! I originally designed them for my diabetic husband but I am glad others find them useful!
ReplyDeleteRow 1: slip1 PW, K1, repeat across row
ReplyDeleteRow 2: slip 1 PW, purl across
What does the PW mean in this part of the pattern? I don't think I have ever seen that abbreviation before.
Oh, I think I got it! Does it mean Purl Wise?
ReplyDeleteSorry to be so ignorant.
Thanks for the pattern.
Yes. PW is purlwise. So sorry I didn't see this comment!!!
ReplyDeleteIs there a mistake in the pyramid pattern ? I do not know if it is me round 3 and round 4 does ot work out.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry I have had no reports of an error and the pattern worked for me but I will review it again! Sorry have been away and it took me a while to see this request!! K
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous-It may be that your number oof stitches come out uneven ( you may have an extra stitch or one fewer) depending on the number of stitches you opted to cast on on. Just knit the stitches you DO have in pattern and continue to next row. This will not hurt the overall pattern, nor hurt the look of the sock. Hope that helps! K
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ReplyDeleteMy dad likes shorter socks, rather than knee high, can the pattern be shortened?
Thanks mel
Hi there sure you can shorten the pattern either by doing fewer rows within each grouping. Let me know how he likes them!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteAre there an equal number of stitches on each of the 3 needles? (I'm using the 72 stitch pattern)
Also when going to 2 needles for the heel is there the same number of stitches on the two needles?
Thank you Mel ( the beginner )
Great I am searching for this kinda sock for my gradfather for there jogging,because he has been suffered with diebetic and jogging makes his s blood pressure high ,so diabetic sock can help him to main blood pressure.
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Hey Louis have you finished the socks? Has your grand father given them a try? Hope they work well!
Deleteok so looking at the pattern section 1 and it says for 3-5 rounds k5, p1 which is a multiple of 6. then skipping to the pyramid pattern, shouldn't round 3 be (k2,p3 *k3,p3* across to last st, k1 instead of k2)
ReplyDeleteround 4 should read k3,p1 *k5,p1* across to last two sts k2 instead of k3... or am I supposed to increase somewhere?
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Thank you for sharing the pattern, can this be use for non diabetic also?
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