teosinte sock

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third in the manlace series.
teosinte is the name of the original plant that botanists think corn comes from—a rugged, low-growing, hardy mexican grass.
i think that pretty much says it all.

Teosinte Sock
shown here: size large in woolen Rabbit merino nylon sock yarn,
color deep forest gump

  • pattern price: $5.00US (ohio residents please add
    $.30 sales tax)
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  • Suggested Yarns: Woolen Rabbit Merino/Nylon Superwash Sock, Fearless Fibers Classic Merino Sock, White Willow Superwash Sock, Briar Rose Grandma’s Blessing, Dicentra Designs Alpaca/Merino Sock, Socks that Rock Light, Yarn Nerd 900 MHz, Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, GGH Merino Soft, or any sock yarn that knits to the stated gauge.
  • Notes: These toe-up socks in three sizes have a pattern with a bit of openwork that begins above the toe and extends up the leg, ending in a ribbed cuff. Though not technically reversible, this pattern translates nicely to top-down construction.
    Sock size may also be fine-tuned by changing needle size or yarn weight.
  • Finished Size: S(M, L), to fit feet measuring 6-7(7-8.5, 8.5-10)�? around. Finished sock measures = 6(7.5, 9)�?
  • Yarn requirements: 350(400, 450) yds of sock yarn which has 400-450 yds
    per 4 ounces
    note: heavier- or lighter-weight yarn may be used, but sock will vary in circumference; go to next size up or down if gauge varies by 1 stitch per inch
    or more.
  • Gauge: 32 sts and 44 rows = 4�? in stockinette on smaller needles
  • Needles: DPNs size 1 (2.25mm), or size to obtain gauge

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huge applause to kim—not only did she test-knit with a smile, but this was her first toe-up sock and she knit it all ina bout two days’ time! you really need to go see her version—the colorway is to-die-for (eh, i’m fickle, what else is new?)

16 thoughts on “teosinte sock

  1. Being preoccupied with familystuff during the last week or so, I haven’t been able to catch up on your blog for some time-BUT now it’s done, and you have some beautiful samples there! Looking forward to seeing what you end up with!

  2. These socks are beautiful! When you say it translates easily to top down, can I just take the chart and start knitting? Does easy mean no figuring things out? Thank you!

  3. Another winner! Gorgeous! Thanks, too, to Kim, for continuing and finishing the test sock.

  4. Congratulations with yet another beautiful creation.
    I told some of my knitting friends that you were creating a manlace sock and they were thrilled.

    I love how the pattern is not obscured at all by the subtle variegation.

    Applause to you, Anne!

  5. Hello there. I want to buy your pattern, but am having trouble. Since I do this all the time, I’m puzzled what I could be doing wrong.

    Let me know and I will try again.

    Thanks, Pam

  6. Didn’t realize these were toe-up. But what a great idea when knitting for a large man foot and not having to worry about running out of yarn at the toe!

  7. Another fabulous pattern. Wow. And it looks so good with the handpainted yarn! It’s rare that texture and color agree so well, but you’re clever that way. 🙂

  8. love it. absolutely.love.it.
    So, I want these for us to sell too! (big grin)
    This is a fabulous sock pattern.

  9. I was watching the progress on these and now I keep coming back to the photo. You’ll see me again, when I am ready to knit them. I have some nice golden brown yarn that I think would be perfect…

  10. Ahh, such a beautiful pattern. I’ll be needing to get this one soon. What yarn/colorway did you use?

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