Ever since the first time I saw a drawing of a neuron in one of my textbooks, I’ve been fascinated. Neurons are amazing little cells, and quite beautiful, too. This pattern uses twisted stitch cables to create a neuron that runs down the back of the leg, and around the foot to the toe. I was inspired by traditional Bavarian twisted-stitch knee-high sock patterns, and thought it would be fun to put a modern, geeky spin on such a classic style of sock. The pattern includes several pages of charted stitch patterns, as well as thorough explanations of the techniques involved in knitting the sock, and even includes a short lesson on neurons!
Difficulty
Intermediate-Challenging. The overall sock architecture used in this pattern is fairly basic, but the cable is very complex.
Skills Needed
Cables and twisted stitches. Ability to read a charted knitting pattern. Tubular Cast-On (directions are given in pattern). Kitchener Stitch (directions are given in pattern)
Sizes
Small, (Medium, Large). These sizes correspond to an 11, (12, 13)” below-knee circumference; a 13, (14, 15)” widest calf circumference; a 7, (8, 9)” lower leg/ankle circumference; and a 7, (8, 9)” foot circumference. Length of sock from cast-on to heel turn: 15″. Foot length is as desired.
The sock is designed to be easy to modify in circumference and length, with all decreases and increases falling outside of the charted cable pattern. There are suggestions in the pattern for ways to go about altering the circumference and length. Socks shown in photos are a mix of two sizes: Small for below-knee and widest calf, and Medium for lower leg/ankle and foot.
Suggested Yarn
Cascade Heritage Sock, 2 skeins. Or any solid or semi-solid fingering weight sock yarn with good stitch definition.
Gauge
8sts/10rows per inch in stockinette stitch
Needles
A set of size 1 dpns (or whatever size you need to get gauge), or circular needles for magic loop, if you prefer.
Notions
An extra dpn or cable needle (or confidence in cabling without a cable needle).
A set of 4 stitch markers (one should be unique, to mark the end of round).
Price
$6.50
Closeup of Cell Body
Front View of Sock
Back View of Sock
Closeup of axon split
Closeup of terminals at toe
whit::knits 
Awesome!
My research involves motor neurons and I think these are sweet.
Thinking about buying a pair : )
I am super in love with these!! Are you still making these? Could I put an order in for 3 pairs?!
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