Folded cuffs

    Instead of ribbing for the cuff of a sock, here's a two-colour folded hem.

    I cast on and put a marker in the first stitch, then knitting every stitch I worked 16 rounds of the contrast colour, 12 of the main, then I knit each live stitch together with its corresponding edge stitch (the marker comes into its own at this stage). Another time I might use a smaller needle for the first 12 rounds, the better to accommodate the fold.

    The wool is a sock set called 'Lobster Pot', bought from Vykky at West Green Loft Yarns some time ago.

Comments

[Darlene]

A very nice change from ribbing and the look is so clean. It also reminds me of a technique I learned while taking machine knitting lessons...we would loosen the tension for one row to make the fabric want to fold for a hem. Seeing how beautifully your socks turned out I don't think it was necessary!

[Cornflower]

Thank you, Darlene!