[Nfb-krafters-korner] Pattern help: Cozy Slippers

[greatful_n_happiness]

I hope I don't get in to trouble here. But I am having a difficult time
figuring this one out.

I picked it up thinking I can do this, but there is a problem.

My questions are below with the pattern instructions next to each question.



I have a couple of questions about this pattern. First off, my question is
about the heel section. I am very confused as to what they are asking me to
do here.

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to
refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
Cozy Slipper Socks
Lion Brand® Lion® Bouclé
Pattern Number: 50642 Short, cozy socks are knit in the round from the cuff
down using double-pointed needles.

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate
SIZE: One Size 
Circumference 8" [20.5 cm]

CORRECTIONS: None 

MATERIALS 

930-212 Lion Boucle Yarn: Popsicle Orange, raspberry, purple and dark grape 
Quantity needed: 2 Skeins 
Estimated Price: USD 9.98 

Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles - Size 8 
Quantity needed: 1 
Estimated Price: USD 5.95 


Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers 
Quantity needed: 1 
Estimated Price: USD 2.49 


Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 
Quantity needed: 1 
Estimated Price: USD 3.59 

GAUGE:
12 sts = 4" [10 cm] in St st (k every rnd). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm]
square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows,
try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
STITCH EXPLANATIONS
skp (slip, knit, pass) Sl 1 st as if to knit, k 1, pass slipped st over.
Kitchener Stitch (Grafting) Holding the 2 needles parallel with wrong sides
of fabric together, thread a large-eyed blunt needle with one of the yarn
ends and work as follows:
Insert needle as if to purl into first stitch on front piece.

Insert needle as if to knit into first stitch on back piece.

Then follow steps 1-4 as outlined below.

1) insert needle as if to knit through first st on front needle and let the
st drop from needle.

2) Insert needle into 2nd st on front needle as if to purl and pull the yarn
through, leaving st on the needle.

3) Insert needle into first st on back needle as if to purl and let it drop
from the needle, then 4) insert it as if to knit through 2nd st on back
needle and pull the yarn through, leaving st on needle.

Rep steps 1-4 until all sts have been grafted.

Adjust tension as necessary.


INSTRUCTIONS



SOCK
RIBBING
Cast on 24 sts and divide evenly onto 4 needles.

Place marker and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist
sts.

Work in K1, P1 Rib for 3" [7.5 cm].

Work across the first needle once more and turn to begin heel flap.Here is
my questions for the heel flap. I worked the first needle, but when I turn,
am I to work both the first needle and the second needle, putting all 12 sts
on one needle before going on to the next step? When I tried this, I worked
the first needle and turned it but somehow it didn’t look right as I went
back and did the first needle and the second putting all the stitches on one
needle. Please explain what I need to do here as the row is not making any
sense here. 



HEEL FLAP 

With WS facing, work K1, P1 Rib across 6 sts of first needle and 6 sts of
2nd needle using 1 needle.

- 12 sts on 1 needle.

Working back and forth (as on straight needles) work 8 more rows K1, P1 Rib
on these 12 sts.
This part I got but the next section is confusing as well.


TURN HEEL 

K 8, skp; turn.



WS Row Sl 1, p 4, p2tog; turn.



RS Row Sl 1, k 4, skp; turn.



Rep the last 2 rows once, then work WS row once more - 6 sts on needle.



With RS facing and first needle, k 6, then pick up and knit 6 sts along side
of heel flap; with 2nd and 3rd needles, k 12 instep sts; with 4th needle,
pick up and knit 6 sts along other side of heel flap, then k 3 from first
needle - 9 sts on each of needles 1 and 4, 6 sts on each of needles 2 and 3.
Can someone explain ths as well where I need to PU for the instep?


GUSSETS 

Knit 1 rnd.



Dec Rnd Knit to last 3 sts of first needle, k2tog, k 1; knit across 2 instep
needles; on 4th needle, k 1, skp, knit to end of rnd.



Rep last 2 rnds until 24 sts remain (6 sts on each needle).



FOOT 
Not sure how many inches I need to have here as well or do I need to measure
my foot?
Continue in St st until foot measures 1" [2.5 cm] less than desired length
from back of heel to end of foot.

Note Because this is bulky yarn so you must consider the "inside" space of
the sock to get a proper fit.

The finished sock will be about 1" [2.5 cm] longer than your usual sock.



SHAPE TOE 

Dec Rnd *Knit to last 3 sts of first needle, k2tog, k 1; on next needle, k
1, skp, k to end; rep from * once more - 4 sts decreased.



Knit 1 rnd.



Rep Dec Rnd once more - 16 sts.

With 4th needle, k 4 from first needle.

Sl all instep sts onto 2nd needle - 8 sts on each of 2 needles.

Graft toe.
Can I just do a 3 needle bind off here or use the steps that are noted
above?
Weave in ends. 
I think that is all the questions. I had to start this twice. I never had to
make socks with turning heels so this is very new to me. Thanks for any help
you can give!

Portia