Dionysus Socks By Abby Frelich A young friend recently introduced me to the Percy Jackson series of books by Rick Riordan, and I was instantly hooked. These socks were inspired by the character Dionysus, the god of wine, grapes and fertility. Wild vines start at the cuff and wind down the leg to spill over the heel, paired with lush leaf panels that weave themselves together in a riot of lace to create a sock fit to wear to any party. Photo credit (green socks) [Julie Bierlein/Dan Jackson] SIZE M [L]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Leg circumference: 8 [9] inches
MATERIALS
Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! [merino/cashmere/nylon; 450yd/411m per 140g skein]; color: Dainty Sulphur; 1 [1] skeins Dream in Color Smooshy [merino; 45oyd/411m per 113g skein]; color: Chinatown Apple; 1 [1] skeins
1 set(s) US #1/2.25mm double-point needles OR 40- inch US #1/2.25mm circular needle for Magic Loop notions required [Stitch markers if desired, darning needle] GAUGE 32 sts/42 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
Chart Legend:
Ribbing Chart:
Leg Chart:
PATTERN Cuff Cast on 70 (78) stitches and join to knit in the round. Work the ribbing chart once -12 rows.
Leg
Work the pattern chart four times, or until the leg is the desired length. Work row 1 of pattern chart again to set up for heel.
Heel Flap
Worked over 35 (30) stitches, or half of total stitches cast on. R1 (RS): Sl 1, k2, work 8 (10) stitches as established in leg chart, sl 1, (k1, sl 1) six times, work 8 (1o) stitches as established in leg chart, k3. R2 (WS): Sl 1, k2, work in pattern (knit the stitches as they appear - knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches) to last 3 stitches, k3. Repeat R1 & R2 until heel flap measures 2.5", ending with a WS row. Turn Heel Worked as follows: R1 (RS): Sl 1, k19 (21), SSK, k1 turn. R2 (WS): Sl 1, p6, p2tog, p1, turn. R3 (RS): Sl 1, k to 1 stitch before gap created by turn on previous row, SSK, k1, turn. R4 (WS): Sl 1, p to 1 stitch before gap, p2tog, p1, turn. Repeat R3 & R4 until all stitches have been worked. 21(23) heel flap stitches remain.
Gusset
When heel turn is complete, Sl $\mathbf{1^{st}}$ stitch of flap and knit across the flap. Pick up and knit 1 stitch in each slipped stitch along the edge of the heel flap. M1 between base of heel lap and instep stitches. Knit $\mathbf{1^{st}}$ stitch of held instep stitches and place marker to indicate beginning of round (right side of foot). Work across top of foot in pattern to last stitch and place maker. K last held instep stitch, M1 between instep stitch and heel flap. Continue in stockinette across the bottom of the foot to 3 stitches before $\mathbf{1^{st}}$ marker. K2tog, k1, slip marker. Work top of foot in pattern. Slip 2nd marker, k1, SSK. Continue as set, working decreases on every other round until 70(78) total stitches remain. \*Note: You may work more or less decreases as needed to fit the shape of your foot.
Foot
Work in pattern without decreasing until foot measures 2" less than desired length of sock. If necessary, adjust markers so that stitches are divided equally between the top and bottom of the foot.
Toe Beginning at right side of foot:
R1: $\bf{\ddot{\tau}}\bf{K}\bf{1}$ , SSK, knit to 3 stitches before left side of foot, k2tog, k1, slip marker. Repeat from \* one time. R2: K all stitches. Repeat R1 & R2 until foot measures desired length. Graft across toe using kitchener stitch.
FINISHING
Weave in ends, block if desired. Enjoy with a glass of wine in tribute to Dionysus!
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Abby Frelich works as an Administrative Assistant by day, mom to a rowdy boy and wife to a hockey fan (go Redwings!) by night. Almost every moment in between is filled with knitting. You can find her on Ravelry as reluctantMANGO.
