Inspired by Albrecht Durer’s engraving, Melencolia, this sock blends my love of creativity in art with my other great love: math! It pains me to see the muse in this picture looking so vexed about mathematical and scientific studies. Follow along and see that math can be beautiful!

This is a mystery sock, designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry. The MKAL will run during the month of September 2023. Clues will be released on:

September 1
September 8
September 15
September 22

Yarn: Barking Dog Yarns Achilles, (100 gms, 400 yds/366 m), or appropriate sock yarn

Needles: 2.75 mm (US size 2), or size to give gauge

Gauge: 8 sts = 1”, 11 rows = 1”


Sizes: 7. (8, 9, 10) inch circumference

Note: There will be three spots in the pattern (two on the leg, one on the foot) where you can adjust for preferred leg/foot length. If you need to make adjustments, please read the corresponding notes carefully.