Acorn Stash Sock

Shown here in Fearless Fibers Superwash Merino Sock, colorway Greed

Materials:

Suggested Yarns: Fearless Fiber’s Superwash Merino Sock yarn, Woolen Rabbit Lambswool or Merino Light
Sock yarn, Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, Koigu KPM, Socks that Rock Light, or any sock
yarn which has 500 yards or more to 4 ounces.
Notes: A top-down sock to commemorate the fall season and the greedy activity of squirrels
everywhere. An openwork pattern extends down the leg and over the foot (pattern is not
reversible for toe-up construction).
Note: The stitch number of the Acorn Lace pattern varies from row to row.
Finished Size: 8” circumference, to fit feet measuring up to 9.5”
Sock length from top edge to bottom of heel = 10”
Yarn requirements: 400 yds of sock yarn which has 500 yds or more per 4 ounces
note: a change in yarn weight or needle size will cause a variation in size of sock.
Gauge 32 sts and 48 rows = 4” in stockinette
Needles DPNs size 1US (2.25 mm), or size to obtain gauge

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Begin at top edge of cuff.
Cast on 66 sts stitches over two DPN needles held together (or use another elastic cast-on method).
Divide stitches evenly onto three needles, and join into the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
R1 *k1, p1*, repeat around.
Repeat R1 until cuff measures 1.5 inches.

Begin Acorn Lace Pattern (see page 3 for charted pattern)

Note: throughout pattern, the Inc 7x should be executed by knitting into the front, then the back, then front, back,
front, back, and front of the next stitch, so that 7 stitches are made from that one stitch. Stitch count varies from row to
row, and returns to original number on rnds 1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 24.
R1 (RS): *k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k11, p1, repeat from * to end of round (two repeats)
R2: *k1, p1, ssk, yo, inc 7x, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R3: *k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, k1, p1, k9, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R4: *k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R5: *k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, k1, p1, k7, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R6: *k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ctrl dbl dec, yo, k2tog, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R7: *k1, p1, k11, p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R8: *k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, inc 7x, yo, k2tog, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R9: *k1, p1, k9, p1, k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R10: *k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R11: *k1, p1, k7, p1, k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, repeat from * to end of round
R12: *k1, p1, ssk, yo, ctrl dbl dec, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, repeat from * to end of round
Repeat these 12 rnds five times MORE, or desired length to start of heel (change length by adding or subracting
full pattern repeats). End last repeat on R11.
R12: work first 31 sts of round in pattern and place on needle 1. Then, m1 in purl, work remaining sts of rnd in
pattern, and end with m1 in purl after the last st. Divide the 37 sts just worked over needles 2 and 3.

Begin Heel Flap

With right side facing, begin to work the heel flap on needle 1 only (the remaining stitches will wait on needles
2 and 3 to be picked up later).
R1 (RS): knit across all sts, turn.
R2 (WS): (sl1, p1) 5 times, p11, (p1, sl1) 5 times
R3: k12, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k12
R4: (sl1, p1) 6 times, p7, (p1, sl1) 6 times
R5: k13, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k13
R6: (sl1, p1) 7 times, p3, (p1, sl1) 7 times
R7: k14, yo, ctrl dbl dec, yo, k14
R8: (sl1, p1) 7 times, p3, (p1, sl1) 7 times
R9 (RS): knit across all sts, turn.
R10 (WS): *sl 1, p1* repeat across to last st, sl1
Repeat rows 9 and 10 eleven times MORE, then work R9 once more (33 total heel rows).

BO = bind off CO = cast on

ctrl dbl dec = sl 2 sts knitwise together, knit 1, then pass the 2 slipped sts over the stitch just knit
Kfb = knit into front, and then into back of next st K2tog = knit 2 sts together at the same time PU = pick up
RS = right side Sl = slip st(s) = stitch(es) SSK = slip, slip, K2 sl sts tog or knit 2TOG TBL
WS = wrong side YO = yarn over

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Acorn Lace Chart for Leg

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22 22
21 21
20 20 Legend for all Charts
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18 18
17 17
16 16
15 15
14 14
13 13
12 12
11 11
10 10
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1

Pattern repeat for sock leg, to be worked 3 times over 66 stitches of leg
Stitch number varies from rnd to rnd; check count on rnds 1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 24.

Chart shows one horizontal pattern repeat of 22 (beginning) stitches and two vertical repeats of 12 rows each. Stitch count
varies from row to row, and returns to original number on rows 1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 24.
For sock leg, begin chart after working the setup and cuff instructions on page 2. Rounds begin at the start of needle 1.
Work chart from right to left three times on every round.
Work the 24 chart rows three times for sock leg; if changing leg length, end on R11 or R23.
When leg is complete, proceed to instructions for the heel flap on page 2 of pattern.

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Turn heel:
R1 (WS): sl1, p17, p2 tog, p1, turn
R2 (RS): sl1, k6, ssk, k1, turn.
R3: sl1, purl to within one stitch of the turn for the last row (there will be a gap there), p2tog, p1, turn
R4: sl1, knit to within one stitch of the turn for the last row (there will be a gap there), ssk, k1, turn
Repeat R3 and R4 until all the heel stitches have been worked, ending the last purl row with p1, and the last knit
row with k1. There will be 19 remaining heel sts.
Divide the heel sts onto 2 needles with 10 sts on the one with yarn attached (needle 1) and 9 sts on the other
(spare needle). Place the 37 stitches which have been held aside on needles 2 and 3 onto one needle (needle 2).
With right side facing, and needle 1 in hand, pick up 17 sts along the heel flap, through the large slipped stitches
at the edge.
Next, with a spare DPN, work across needle 2 in row 1 of the foot pattern, which is a continuation of the pattern
established for the leg (chart and instructions for Acorn Lace foot panel appear on page 5).
Using the empty DPN (now needle 3), pick up 17 sts along the other heel flap and knit across the remaining
9 heel sts from the spare needle. This completes the pickup round.
From here, sock rounds begin and end at the center of the heel.
Work a series of decreases for the heel gusset as follows:
R1: on needle 1, knit to last st, then p1, work next row of Acorn Lace across needle 2, on needle 3, p1, knit to
end.
R2: knit to the last 3 sts of needle 1, k2tog, p1; work next row of Acorn Lace across needle 2; on needle 3, p1, ssk,
knit to end of round.
Repeat these two rnds until there are 17 sts remaining on needle 1 and 16 sts on needle 3.
Work straight as follows to continue foot:
Next rnd: on needle 1, knit to last st, then p1, work next row of Acorn Lace across needle 2, on needle 3, p1, knit
to end.
Repeat this rnd until foot measures the length to start of toe, minus approximately .5”; end on the nearest row
6, 7, 18, or 19.
Next rnd: knit across needle 1, knit across needle 2 and increase 2 sts evenly spaced, knit across needle 3
[66 total sts].
Work 6 rnds in knit, or enough to achieve the total foot length to toe.

Shape Toe
Work toe decreases as follows:
R1: knit to the last 3 sts of needle one, k2tog, k1; on needle two, k1, ssk, knit across to the last 3 sts, k2tog, k1;
then, on needle three, k1, ssk, knit to end of round.
R2: knit around
Repeat these two rnds until there are 26 total stitches remaining; 7 sts on needle 1, 6 on needle 3 and 13 sts on
needle 2. Knit across needle one and place those stitches on needle three so that you now have two needles that
lie parallel. Cut yarn to a 10” length, and thread onto a tapestry needle. Close toe using kichener stitch or desired
grafting method. Secure the last stitch and pull grafting yarn to back of work; weave in all ends on WS of fabric.

BO = bind off CO = cast on

ctrl dbl dec = sl 2 sts knitwise together, knit 1, then pass the 2 slipped sts over the stitch just knit
Kfb = knit into front, and then into back of next st K2tog = knit 2 sts together at the same time PU = pick up
RS = right side Sl = slip st(s) = stitch(es) SSK = slip, slip, K2 sl sts tog or knit 2TOG TBL
WS = wrong side YO = yarn over

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Acorn Lace Chart for Foot

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19 19
18 18
17 17
16 16
15 15
14 14
13 13
12 12
11 11
10 10
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1

Pattern panel for top of foot, to be worked once over over all sts on needle 2. Stitch number varies from rnd to rnd; check
count on rnds 1 and 12.

Chart shows one pattern panel of 37 (beginning) stitches and two vertical repeats of 12 rows each. Stitch

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count varies from row to row, and returns to original number on rows 1, 12, 13, and 24
Before beginning foot chart, complete instructions for heel flap and heel turn, and read through
instructions for gusset (page 3). Begin chart on row 1 while working the pickup round.
Work chart from right to left once per round on needle 2 only.

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Repeat the 24 chart rows as many time as needed to achieve the desired foot length to toe minus
approximately .5”; end on the nearest row 12 or 24.
When foot is complete, proceed to instructions for toe shaping on page 3 of pattern.
Legendfor all charts appears on page 4

Acorn Lace Panel for Foot

R1 (RS): k1, p1, k11, p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k11, p1, k1
R2: k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, inc 7x, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, k1
R3: k1, p1, k9, p1, k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, k1, p1, k9, p1, k1
R4: k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, k1
R5: k1, p1, k7, p1, k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, k1, p1, k7, p1, k1
R6: k1, p1, ssk, yo, ctrl dbl dec, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ctrl dbl dec, yo, k2tog, p1, k1
R7: k1, p1, k2, k5, k1, p1, k11, p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, k1
R8: k1, p1, ssk, yo, inc 7x, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, inc 7x, yo, k2tog, p1, k1
R9: k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, k1, p1, k9, p1, k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, k1
R10: k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, k1
R11: k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, k1, p1, k7, p1, k1, p1, k2, p7, k2, p1, k1
R12: k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, ctrl dbl dec, yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssk, yo, p7, yo, k2tog, p1, k1
Repeat these 12 rows until the length of the sock foot is .5 inches less than the desired length to toe.
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