The Bonnet Carré Spillway is a nearly 6-mile long ditch that serves as a flood release valve for the mighty Mississippi. There are 350 bays that can be opened to release river water into the spillway and onto Lake Pontchartrain. The Spillway has only been opened 15 times in 90 years but it’s a spectacular event when it happens.

The great frothing columns of water created by the Bonnet Carré inspire these simple socks. They feature repeated panels of bubbling eyelets that course from ankle to toe. This is an easy pattern suitable for the first time sock knitter. They’re worked top down with a heel that is shaped with short rows. The toe is a classic wedge.

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FINISHED SIZE
(After blocking)
Foot circumference: 6 (7.5)” 15 (19) cm
Cuff length from back of ankle: 5” 12.5
cm
Foot length from heel to toe: 7.25 (8.5)”
18.5 (21.5) cm
.5” to 1” 1 – 2.5 cm negative ease recommended.

YARN
Madelinetosh Merino Twist Light (75%
Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon;
420 yds 384 m; 4 oz 100 g): “Antler”, 1
skein.

NEEDLES
US 1 2.25 mm: 40” circular needle for
Magic Loop or set of five double-pointed
needles.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle; stitch markers; removable
stitch markers.

GAUGE
38 sts and 52 rows = 4” 10 cm in Pattern
Stitch and Stockinette Stitch.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.