Rock on the Bridge Socks
One of the most popular tricks of spycraft is that of the “dead drop” - a place to leave messages for other spies to find. I once read a story of a spy caught on a bridge in Berlin during the Cold War. He was trying to conceal a note in a fake cobblestone, which he kicked into the river to prevent the East Germans from discovering it.
This socks starts out as a plain stockinette, cuff-down standard pattern. Once the sock itself is complete, stitches are picked up around the ankle and worked up in a cobblestone pattern to create a pocket around the leg. A secret pocket, good for stashing secrets. Or, you know, cab fare.
SIZES:
Women’s S (M, L) to fit foot circumference of 7 (8, 9)in / 18 (20.5, 23)cm
MATERIALS:
This socks starts out as a plain stockinette, cuff-down standard pattern. Once the sock itself is complete, stitches are picked up around the ankle and worked up in a cobblestone pattern to create a pocket around the leg. A secret pocket, good for stashing secrets. Or, you know, cab fare.
SIZES:
Women’s S (M, L) to fit foot circumference of 7 (8, 9)in / 18 (20.5, 23)cm
MATERIALS:
- 1 skein Malabrigo Arroyo (100% merino wool; 335yd / 305m to 100g) Colorway: Plomo OR 275-335yd / 251-306m sport weight yarn.
- US3 / 3.25mm needles or size to match gauge
- 2 stitch markers
- Yarn needle
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