Broken Record Broken Rib Socks

Designed by Alex Parker Mooney

These socks are dedicated to Rachael of

Wool & Vinyl. Rachael makes the most
stunning yarns inspired by music; from
old folk to grunge to rock, her colorways
have you covered. She primarily works
in tonals and wild speckles in bright,
saturated colors that just scream to be
the stars of their projects. I have knit up
so many of her yarns into this same sock
pattern, which I’ve knit so often that I
feel like a broken record!

These are basic, beginner-friendly socks.

It is worked cuff-down, with a heel flap
and gusset construction and a wedge
toe. I hope that this pattern is
approachable for anyone who aspires to
knit socks out of those beautiful,
irresistible single skeins. These might be
just the ticket.

Sizes Needles
S (M, L) US 1/2.25mm circular needle with 32-inch
Fits approximate foot circumference of 7 (8, cable for magic loop
9)” / 17.5 (20, 22.5)cm or your preferred method for sock kni�ng

Yarn Gauge
Wool & Vinyl Classic Rock Sock (80% 32 sts x 48 rounds in stockine�e s�tch over
merino wool, 20% nylon) in ANY colorway 4” x 4” / 10cm x 10cm
(shown in "Helena")
400yds/366m per 100g skein No�ons
3 s�tch markers
Or 1 skein of comparable fingering weight
Tapestry needle
yarn
Scissors

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 Tutorials
German Twisted Cast-on from VeryPink Knits:
h�ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcwmCuIylII

Picking up gusset stitches from Espace Tricot:

https://espacetricot.wordpress.com/2015/05/14/
one-for-my-fellow-sock-knitters-this-is-how-i-do-
it/

For gra�ing using the Kitchener s�tch (without “ears”) from IraRo� Designs:
h�ps://blog.iraro�.com/gra�ing-sock-toes-without-ears/

Abbrevia�ons
BOR beginning of round
CO cast on
k knit
k2tog knit 2 s�tches together
p purl
p2tog purl 2 s�tches together
RS right side
sl slip 1 s�tch purlwise with yarn held on wrong side of work
sm slip s�tch marker
ssk slip 1 s�tch knitwise with yarn in back, slip another s�tch knitwise with yarn
in back, knit both s�tches together through the back of the loops
st(s) s�tch(es)
WS wrong side

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 Pa�ern
Cuff
Using the German Twisted Cast-On or your preferred stretchy cast-on, CO 56 (64, 72) sts. Divide s�tches over 2
needles and join in the round, being careful not to twist the s�tches.

Round 1: *k1, p1; repeat from * across round.

Repeat Round 1 nineteen more �mes (20 rounds total).

Leg
Round 1: k2, *p1, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Round 2: Knit.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 twenty-nine more �mes (60 rounds total), or un�l sock measures 6.5 inches from cast-
on edge.

Slip-s�tch Heel Flap

The heel flap is worked back and forth across the last 28 (32, 36) s�tches of the round.

Turn your work so that the wrong side is facing.

Setup row (WS): Purl to end. (Remember that this is only across 28 (32, 36) stitches.)

Row 1 (RS): *Sl1, k1; repeat from * across to end.

Row 2: Sl1, p to end.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 another 13 (15, 17) times for a total of 28 (32, 36) rows worked.

Turn the Heel

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k16 (18, 20), ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn. 8 (10, 12) sts remain unworked on each side.

Row 3: Sl1, knit to last st before gap, ssk, k1, turn. - 1 st decreased.
Row 4: Sl1, purl to last st before gap, p2tog, p1, turn. - 1 st decreased.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until all heel flap stitches have been worked. After the final WS row, 18 (20, 22) sts
remain on the heel.

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 Gusset Setup
Turn work so that the RS is facing again. You will return to working in the round.

Knit across heel. Pick up 14 (16, 18) s�tches (one s�tch per slipped edge s�tch) along the gusset, plus an extra
s�tch in the space between the heel flap and the instep s�tches in order to close the gap - 15 (17, 19) s�tches
picked up. Place marker.

Across the 28 (32, 36) instep s�tches: k2, *p1, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1. Place marker.

Pick up one s�tch in the space between heel flap and instep s�tches in order to close the gap, then pick up 14
(16, 18) s�tches along the gusset – 15 (17, 19) more s�tches picked up. K9 (10, 11) sts and place BOR marker.

You should have a total of 76 (86, 96) sts: 28 (32, 36) sts on the instep, 48 (54, 60) sts on the sole.

Gusset Decreases
Round 1: Knit to last 2 sts before instep marker, k2tog, sm; k2, *p1, k3; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker, p1,
k1, sm; ssk, knit to BOR - 2 sts decreased.
*Note that this round’s purpose is to close the gap created where the gusset meets the instep.*

Round 2: K to last 3 sts before instep marker, k2tog, k1, sm; k2, *p1, k3; repeat from * to 2 sts before marker,
p1, k1, sm; k1, ssk, k to BOR - 2 sts decreased.

Round 3: Knit, slipping markers as you come to them.

Repeat rounds 2 and 3 un�l you once again have a total of 56 (64, 72) sts.

Next round: Remove BOR marker, K to instep marker. This is your new BOR – place marker if desired.

Foot
The foot is worked in the pa�ern established during the Gusset Decrease sec�on, with the slipped s�tch pa�ern
on the instep and knits across the sole.

Round 1: k2, *p1, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts before instep marker, p1, k1, k to end.
Round 2: Knit.

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until foot measures 1.5 (1.75, 2)" / 3.75 (4.5, 5) cm shorter than desired length.

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 Toe
The toe is worked in plain stockine�e for all sizes.

Round 1: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts of instep, k2tog, k1. K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts of sole, k2tog, k1 – 4 sts decreased.
Round 2: Knit.

Repeat these two rounds 8 (9, 10) more �mes un�l a total of 20 (24, 28) s�tches remain.
Rearrange s�tches onto 2 needles to prepare for gra�ing: 10 (12, 14) sts on each needle.

Finishing
Cut a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, use the Kitchener S�tch to gra� the remaining s�tches together. Weave
in ends and block as desired.

About the Designer

Alex Parker Mooney lives and works in Berkeley, CA. Socks are her kni�ng passion, and she has
an addic�on to purchasing single sock skeins. You can find her as @le�sockbestsock on
Instagram and Ravelry. If you post this project on Instagram, please tag her so she can see!

Use the hashtag #BrokenRecordSocks to share your projects!

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