Welcome to the world of picot sock cuffs, where delicate beauty meets functional elegance. A picot edge is a charming decorative element that adds a touch of sophistication to your hand-knitted socks. With its dainty loops and subtle flair, the picot cuff not only enhances the visual appeal of your socks but also serves a practical purpose by providing a gentle stretch that keeps the cuff comfortably in place. Whether you’re an experienced sock knitter looking to add a new dimension to your creations or a beginner eager to explore the realm of sock design, the picot cuff is sure to inspire your knitting journey with its timeless grace and versatility. Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure as we dive into the art of creating enchanting picot-edged socks.
A Picot Cuff is an adorable addition to any sock. They’re created by working a few rounds of stockinette, followed by a row of (K2tog, yo) across the round, then a few more stockinette rounds. Once you’ve completed your sock, you then go back, fold the edge over inside the sock, and use a whip stitch to join the two edges.
This can be tricky, as you don’t want to whip stitch too tightly, or you’ll lose the much-needed stretch you’ll need for your sock.
ABBREVIATIONS
Dec: Decrease.
Inc: Increase.
K: Knit.
K2tog: Insert the right needle into 2 stitches simultaneously and knit the 2 stitches together. (1 st dec.)
Rep: Repeat.
Yo: Wrap the working yarn over the right needle, from front to back (counter-clockwise). (1 st inc.)
CUFF-DOWN DIRECTIONS
Using an Old Norwegian Cast-on, cast on 48 [52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88] stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a stitch marker to denote the beginning of your round.
Rounds 1-4: Knit across round.
Round 5: *K2tog, yo; rep from * across round.
Rounds 6-9: Knit across round.
Work the rest of the sock. Once your sock is complete, return to your cuff and fold it over along the eyelet row, the cast-on edge is in the sock’s inside, and using the tail, carefully Whip Stitch the cast-on row to the back of the 9th stockinette round.
TOE-UP DIRECTIONS
The directions are based on having already worked your 48 [52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88] stitch count leg to your desired length before the cuff.
Rounds 1-4: Knit across round.
Round 5: *K2tog, yo; rep from * across round.
Rounds 6-9: Knit across round.
Bind off using this Stretchy Sock Bind-off method, leaving a 36″ / 91 cm long tail. Fold along the eyelet row, the cast-on edge is in the inside of the sock, and using the tail, carefully Whip Stitch the cast-on row to the back of the 9th stockinette round.