Malachiticus Socks
The Malachiticus Socks are inspired by Sceloporus malachiticus, the Emerald Swift Lizard, a brightly-coloured spiny lizard native to Central America from southern Mexico to Panama. Emerald Swifts are famous for the males’ bright yellow-green scales and blue underbellies, which help them attract a mate. They live in trees, eating insects and basking in the sun.
These socks use a straightforward lace pattern that adds texture as well as openness. They are knit toe-up with a contrast rounded afterthought heel. The right and left socks are worked identically, and corresponding written instructions are provided for the chart.
This pattern requires the knitter to be able to knit a small circumference in the round (the pattern is method-neutral to suit your preferred technique for socks — double-pointed needles, magic loop/one circular needle, two circular needles, short circular needle, etc. — and the socks can be worked two-at-a-time on the foot and on the heels) and it clearly explains all techniques for increases, decreases, and picking up an afterthought heel. Within the pattern you will find links to useful video tutorials as well, so the pattern is accessible to an intermediate knitter who is just getting started knitting socks.
This pattern works for both solid and multicoloured yarns, since the lace texture is relatively large and graphic.
