In Illinois, leaves of the poison ivy plant, Toxicodendron radicans, turn a gorgeous red in the fall. In fact, according to Michelle Wiesbrook with the University of Illinois Extension, this plant has been imported into a few countries for this reason. I am in constant battle with this beautiful plant, as the urushiol in its sap can cause allergic skin reactions.

The heel flap of Noxious Socks incorporates slipped stitches for strength and durability. The leaves are worked in stranded knitting, with duplicate stitches for the stems, and the remainder of the sock is worked in ribbing to provide a great fitting sock.

SIZE: Adult M to fit 8.5-9.5” 21.5-24 cm foot circumference with .25-1”.75-2.5 cm negative ease

GAUGE: 34 sts & 44 rows = 4“ 10 cm in stockinette stitch on smaller needles after blocking

MATERIALS:
3 contrasting colors of fingering weight yarn: Shown above in MC: Direful Yarns Ominous (75% Superwash Corriedale Wool/25% nylon) 434yds/115g; colorway House Elf: 1 skein, CC1: Hanks Yarning Company Herb Ertlinger’s Fall Wine Tasting Mystery Mini Yarn skein (85% superwash Merino wool/15% nylon) 65 yds/15 g; 1 skein and CC2: Zwerger Garn Opal 4 fach 4 ply yarn (75% wool/25% nylon/polyamide) 465yds/100g; colorway: 5184 Olive Green; 1 skein
U.S. 2 (2.75 mm) needles, 2 circular (or size needed to obtain gauge)
U.S. 1 (2.25 mm) needles, 2 circular
3 stitch markers
Darning needle

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