Mahelle Top Down Socks *Urth Yarns Free Pattern*

“Mahalle” (ma-ha-lay) means “neighborhood” in Turkish. This is a Top Down version of the traditional Toe Up sock which has been knit in Turkish families for generations. The sock starts in the round with a 2x2 rib cuff. The leg is then worked to the heel flap, which is worked flat with decreased vertical sides, so it snuggly fits around the wearer’s heel. The foot is then worked again in the round to the flat toe box decreases, and the tip of the toe is grafted together using Kitchener Stitch and working yarn. Note: The leg section is 4 sts larger than the foot. The number sts are easily increased or decreased at the heel flap section for better fit, as desired. The foot and leg lengths below can also be adjusted as desired, based on the total length per size as noted above.

• Yarn Suggested/Weight: 1 kit of Urth Uneek Sock which includes 2 balls of 220 yards self striping and matching 75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon/ Fingering weight yarn. Yardage: 430 - 440 yards (393 - 402 m) 
• Size: To fit US Women’s shoe size: S (4-6.5), M (7-9.5), L (10-12.5)
  S, M, L - 7 (8, 9)”/17.75 (20.25, 22.75)cm foot length.
  3 (3.25, 3.5)”/ 7.5 (8.25, 9) cm at widest point on foot, each size .25”/.5 cm wider at calf.
  Total length of sock about 22 (20, 18)”/ 56 (51, 45.75) cm from toe to top of cuff.
  
• Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm 9" circular needle, or 4-5 DPNs or desire method of knitting socks.
  US 0 / 2 mm 9" circular needle or 4-5 DPNs or desire method for knitting socks for a
  narrower 2x2 rib cuff if desired.
• Notions: Stitch markers, small stitch holder, tapestry needle 
• Gauge: US1/2.25mm 34 sts x 44 rounds = 4”/10cm in stockinette st.
  US0/2mm 40 sts x 44 rounds = 4" /10cm in 2x2 rib st if a tighter rib is desired.

Fact about Turkish Socks: This traditional yop down sock has been knit in
Turkish families for generations, taught to the girls from the time they can first manage the 4 to 5 DPNs used. No woman follows a written pattern, but learns at the elbow of her elder sister, mother, or auntie.