PDF Update 4/16/11 (intarsia square errata). The bold numbers below reflect changes to PDF:

Row 2: P 8 sts. Drop CC. Picking up MC from underneath CC, P 39, 42, 45 sts. You should now…

Row 3: K 40, 43, 46 sts. Drop…

These are “man-sized” hiking socks knit in a DK tweed. The merino wool/alpaca blend is quick to knit up and will keep your tootsies comftorable and toasty warm even when wet. Subtle, jogless stripes and tonal geometry also make this a stylish sock for weekend paper reading and coffee drinking sans mountain or mole hill.