Arrrgh! Pirate Socks Matey.

I started some jolly roger socks for my 5-year old (excuse me, 5 and 3/4 year old). These are just a basic stockinette stitch sock. I'm using red for the main portion of the sock, with a tweedy gray for the cuff, heel, and toe. I'm also doing an intarsia skull and crossbones design on the leg. The yarn is a mix of Berroco Comfort Sock (in true red), Lana Grossa Meilenweit (gray and natural), all purchased at Needlework Unlimited. I am using two size 2 circular needles.

For the design, I found a skull and crossbones chart at Moth Heaven and adapted it for the size of the socks. Moth Heaven also has a great tutorial on doing intarsia in the round. Not an easy feat, but the third time's the charm on this one.