In this Under Glass Socks Pt2 we are going to be completing the heel flap, decrease and leg portion of the sock.
Under Glass Socks Pt2
Before we begin our Heel portion, let’s review some key points.
- If you have yet to start your sock – Under glass Socks – will get you set up and ready to go.
- Your sock up til know, from toe to last row of the foot, should measure 2″ less than your desired sock length
- If you would like the Ad Free PDF this link will take you to Ravelry so you can purchase the pattern.
Finished Size
- Measurements listed in inches
- Recommended sock foot length is 1.25” (3 cm) shorter/less than actual foot length.
- Sample Size: Size B. Sock length of 8.5” Total foot length of 9.75”/25cm
| Size | A | B | C | D |
| To fit actual foot length | 8 | 9.75 | 10.75 | 11.75 |
| Sock Foot length | 6.75 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 10 |
| Foot circumference | 7.5 | 8 | 9 | 9.5 |
| Leg circumference | 7.5 | 8.25 | 8.25 | 9.25 |
Abbreviations
- ch(s): chain stitch(es)
- dc: double crochet
- ch-3: chain three space
- Ldc: linked double crochet
- Ldc2inc: make 2 Ldc in the same stitch
- PM: place marker
- rep: repeat
- Rnd: round
- RS: Right Side
- sc: single crochet
- sc2dec: decrease in single crochet
- sc2inc: make 2 single crochet in same stitch
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- WS: Wrong Side
Special Sts
- 5 dc shell (5 double crochet shell): Place 5 dcs in the stitch or space indicated.
- Boxed Shell Stitch: Multiples of 5+2 (rows) and multiples of 5 (round)
Row 1: *Dc 2,** ch 3, sk 3; rep from * to indicated st. When worked as rows, end rep at **.
Row 2: Dc 1, sk next dc, *5 dc shell in middle ch of next ch-3; rep from * until 2 dc remain, sk 1, dc 1.
- Decrease in Single Crochet (sc2dec): Single crochet 2 stitches together.
Heel Flap for the Under Glass Socks Pt2
Row 1 (WS): Sc in every st to marked st (do not work into marked st), ch 1 and turn. (33(32, 31, 35) sts)
Row 2 (RS): Sc2dec, sc to 2 sts before the end of row, sc2dec, ch1 and turn. (31 (30, 29, 33) sts)
Rep Row 2 eleven more times. (9 (8, 7, 11) sts)
Row 14 (RS): Sc 9 (8, 7, 11), turn work 90 degrees and sc 13, sl st to first dc of blocked shell stitch, ch 1, work Row 2 of Blocked Shell Stitch ending in marked st, turn work 90 degrees and sc 13. (35 (34, 33, 37) Heel sts)
Heel Decreases
Step 1: Sc to 2 sts before the marker, sc2dec,** work next row of Boxed Shell Stitch ending in marked st, sc2dec over next 2 sts.
Step 2: *Sc to marker, sl st to front of foot, ch 1 and turn; sk ch 1 and sl st; rep from * once more.
Rep Steps 1 & 2 an additional 2 (2, 4, 3) times.
Sizes A (C, D): Rep Step 1 to **.
Size B: Sc in each st across Heel to next marked st.
You should have 28 (28, 23, 28) heel sts. All sizes should be set up to work the Boxed Shell Stitches at the top of the Foot. (45 (50, 50, 55) sts)
Sizes A (B, C)
Next Heel Rnd: Work Boxed Shell Stitch Row 2 (2, 2) in the next 17 (22, 27) sts, dc in next stitch, Ldc around to next marked st.
Size D Only
Next Heel Rnd: Work Boxed Shell Stitch Row 1 in the next 27 sts, sc around to next marked st.
Last Heel Rnd: Work Boxed Shell Stitch Row 2 in the next 27 sts, dc in next st, Ldc around to next marked st.
Note: if after completing the designated number of short rows the back of the heel, it is still too low for your foot, continue working Boxed Shell Stitch Row 1 and 2 for the front of the foot and heel short rows without decreasing.
Leg for the under glass socks pt2
Notes: If you find that your leg is slouching a little, you can crochet over a thin elastic on the last round. Then pull on the ends of the elastic to tighten.
Rnd 1: Boxed Shell Stitch Row 1 to marker, *ch 3, sk 3, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to next marker 3 sts before marker, ch 3, sk 3. Sl st in marked st to join, ch 1.
Rnd 2: Dc, *5 dc shell in middle ch of next ch 3; rep from * around, sl st to first dc, ch 1.
Rnd 3: *Dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3; rep from * around ending on a ch 3, sk 4, sl st to first dc to join.
Rep Rnds 2 and 3 three more times.
Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 2.
This gives us a total leg height of 4.25”
To finish:
Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Lightly block if desired.
Thank you for making the Under Glass Socks pt2. Please tag me on instagram or share your makes on the youtube community thread. I can’t wait to see what colors you choose.
