Round 3: K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1, slip marker, K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1. (40 sts) Size To fit ball of foot circumference 6¼in; 16cm, and advice is given to adjust the size for any foot.

Do not break main colour yarn at this point. You are going to create the heel flap from half the number of stitches that you cast on, so if you have cast on more or less than 48 stitches, remember to adjust the number of stitches when you start the heel flap. Knitting the first two stitches of row 1 will help to stop a hole forming at the gusset.Graft toes using Kitchener stitch, weave in all ends and sew up the small gap at the cuff where you cast on. Continue in this way, adding one stitch between slip stitch and SSK or P2tog on each row (ie, Row 5: Sl1, P8, P2tog, P1; Row 6: Sl1, K9, SSK, K1, etc) until all of the heel stitches are used. Depending on how many stitches are in your heel flap, you may find that the K1 and P1 stitch is not required at the end of the last two rows. This pattern is free on this blog and will always remain so, but if you have enjoyed using it and would like to buy me a brew, it will be much appreciated! You can find the donation button in the sidebar on the left hand side. Thank you! xx When we wore them while sitting, we noticed that our feet and legs felt noticeably less tired. However, we also found that we had to roll the band over to keep them at knee height, meaning they may be too long for some wearers. (We did like that the band still felt comfortable to wear, even when we doubled it up.)

Cast on 48 stitches using 3.0mm needle. The pattern has been written for a cast on with straight needles which makes it easier for you to join into the round without twisting the stitches. Continue in K2, P2 rib for 10 more rounds or until desired length of rib (I knit 12 rounds of rib).Round 1: K1, SSK, K18 sts, K2tog, K1, place marker (if required), K1, SSK, K18 sts, K2tog, K1. (44 sts) Children’s feet are often bigger than you might think, so don’t be surprised if you end up casting on more stitches than you expected to. They’ll always grow into them! Children usually need a heel flap of at least 2in; 5cm as well, so don’t be tempted to make the heel flap too short.

With an easy-on, easy-off design, we were impressed that the band stayed in place while we sat down and stood up multiple times. We found they offered light, comfortable compression—although we did notice that after around eight hours of wear, the material started to feel itchy.We felt a significant difference after sitting all day in these, with more energy in our legs and feet. And we liked that the looser toe allowed for a better range of motion, so we could wiggle our toes freely without our feet feeling squeezed. With 15 to 20 mmHg of compression, this pair is right in the middle of the pressure range on our list. We also like the simple, sporty design, which is ideal for regular wear. And they feature Bombas’ typical seamless toe for comfort whether you’re wearing them alone or in shoes. Cast on 48 stitches using contrast yarn and 3.0mm needle. The pattern has been written for a cast on with straight needles which makes it easier for you to join into the round without twisting the stitches. It is often easier to cast on using DPNs before changing to the short circular needle. If you want to use magic loop you will be able to cast on with the larger circular needle if you prefer to do so, but remember not to pull your cast on stitches too tight. If you use DPNs, you might find it easiest to cast on and work 2 rows before dividing the stitches across the needles.