Over Easy Socks

by Holli Yeoh

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Knit flat on two needles, these shortie socks are quick to complete: cast on after breakfast; bind off after lunch! Knit flat from cuff to toe and back again, these join-as-you-go socks provide opportunities to add attractive colour changes and sturdier yarn for high traffic soles.

Over Easy socks are knit flat and use short row shaping to create the cozy toe and heel. Slipped stitches and clever joins along the side provide a seam-as-you-go option that is easy to execute. The bifurcated heel with its short row gusset provides a more comfortable fit across the instep as well as greater heel depth on the back of the foot. These short socks stay up! 

The Bifurcated Short Row Heel was inspired by commercial sport socks with a Y-shaped line of short row shaping on the heel. The bifurcated heel shaping creates a gusset that results in a deeper heel, raising the back of the sock for a more comfortable fit than a standard short row heel. It also provides more ease across the instep, which is notoriously tight on socks with short row heels. It’s an excellent heel for people with a high instep. 

This knitting pattern includes detailed written directions, front and back images, assembly diagram, sizing advice for gift knitters, and adjustable foot/leg length, and link to short row tutorial.