Stretch Bed Socks Pattern

Soft and cozy, for all women's sizes.

COATS & CLARK'S "RED HEART" SUPER FIN­GERING, 3 Ply (1 oz. "Tangle-Proof" Pull-Out Skeins): 2 skeins of No. 722 Lt. Pink.

Knitting needles, 1 pair No. 13.

½ yard of narrow elastic.

GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches; 7 rows = 1 inch.

Starting at back seam, cast on 40 sts. Knit across. Now work as follows: 1st row (lower edge): K 1, inc one st in next st, k to end of row. 2nd row: K 1, k 2 tog, k to end of row. Repeat these 2 rows alternately for 6½ inches, ending with 2nd row. Next row: Repeat 2nd row. Fol­lowing row (top edge): Repeat first row.  Repeat last 2 rows alternately until total length is 13 inches. Bind off. Fold in half. Sew sole seam. Sew lower 4 inches of back seam.

Cuff: Fold 2 inches from top edge and sew edge to right side of sock leaving 2½ inches free at back. Cut elastic in half and draw through cuff, sewing ends of elastic together. Fold point at end of cuff to form a straight edge extending beyond back seam, sewing edges to­gether. Complete point at opposite end the same way. Thread needle with a one yard length of yarn, double and knot, draw through each narrow end of cuff and pull tightly winding several times around to form a bow.

This pattern was originally published in Sweaters and Accessories and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.