cotyledon - noun | cot·y·le·don | \ˌkä-tə-ˈlē-dᵊn\ - the first leaf or one of the first pair or whorl of leaves developed by the embryo of a seed plant.

In the true spirit of spring, this sock design is toe-up, beginning with the first sprout of a seedling, emerging in full flower at the top of the cuff.

Worked on four double-pointed needles, the pattern is a series of cables on a purl background and includes a comprehensive chart as well as handy online links to tutorials for provisional cast on, the short row heel and toe, how to cable without a cable needle, and weaving in yarn when changing colors.

Choose to make identical socks, or switch the cuff, heel and toe colors with the main color from the first sock to have fraternal twins.

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate/Advanced

YARN
The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering
200 yards, 1 skein each: Cloud Forest (MC) and Parakeet (CC)

Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply Toes or Hot Shot Toes
133 yards, 2 skeins each: Amiable or Fleur de Sea (MC) and
1 skein Ghoulish (CC)

Knit Picks Stroll Sock Yarn
231 yards, 1 skein each: Dove Heather (MC) and Peapod (CC)

SIZES
Small/Medium:
US Women’s Shoe Size 6 - 8 Leg Height: 6 1/2”
Foot Length: 9 - 10” Variable

Large:
US Women’s Shoe Size 9-10 Leg Height: 7 1/2”
Foot Length: 10 - 11” Variable