(_Courtesy of Bear Brand Yarn Mfrs._)
3-Fold Saxony, 2 Skeins
1 Pair Steel Needles No. 16
Cast on 50 stitches. Knit 6 ridges. Next row: knit 1, * thread over
twice, knit 2 together. Repeat from * to end of row. This makes holes
for ribbon or elastic. Next row: knit, thread over as 1 stitch. Knit 6
ridges. Knit 1 row. To shape knee, knit 28 stitches, turn, knit 6, turn,
knit 8, turn, knit 10, and so on till all your stitches are used. Knit
26 ridges more, then narrow 1 stitch at each end of row, every other
needle, 3 times. This is done on right side of work. Knit 6 ridges
without decreasing.
Take the middle 16 stitches on separate needle, and knit 20 ridges to
form instep. Pick up the stitches on both sides of instep, take all
stitches on 1 needle, knit 1 ridge. Now knit 12 ridges, decreasing 1
stitch in every other row, at each side of toe. Knit sole together, and
sew up the back. Finish with ribbon, elastic or crocheted cord.