Interweave SKU: EP1048

This project is shown on page 70 of Interweave Knits, Fall 2006. The pattern is NOT in the magazine, however. Readers are instructed to find instructions on the website.

Pattern Description from InterweaveStore.com:
To extend sandal season, the designer began experimenting with creating a separate big toe at the end of her socks. She tried several toe shapes before she found one that was truly comfortable.

Finished Size: About 8” foot circumference with instep ribbing slightly stretched, and 9 (9½)“ long from back of heel to tip of big toe, to fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 6 to 7 (7½ to 8½).

Yarn: Plymouth Sockotta Sock (45% cotton, 40% wool, 15% nylon; 414 yd [378 m]/50 g): 1 (2) balls. Shown in #11 gray/blue/orange/gold multi in smaller size with Middle East wrap cast-on; and #12 pink/green/yellow/blue multi in larger size using invisible provisional cast-on.

Yarn Weight: #1 - Super Fine

Needles:

• Toes and Foot—Size 0 (2 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn).
• Top of Leg—Size 1 (2.5 mm): set of 5 dpn.
• Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; small stitch holders or waste yarn.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2006