Kiss a Frog

This pattern is included in Joyful Colorwork Socks: 25 New Knitting Patterns for Fun & Whimsical Footwear Featuring Pets, Games, Food, Hobbies & More which was published in November 2024. Even if the thought of frogs makes you feel a bit squeamish, who doesn’t adore these cute, happy froggie faces all over these socks? Many knitters are enjoying the knitted frog/toad trend that is currently occurring all over social media, so why not have a pair of adorable socks to match! These socks are knit from the top down. They have a simple-to-knit frog face motif that starts from the top of the leg and repeats throughout the foot. The socks start with a ribbed cuff and feature a short row heel. Stitches are decreased for the toe and then grafted together. Sizing 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 8 (9½, 10¾) inches / 19–21 (22.5–24.5, 26–28) cm Finished circumference: 7 (8½, 9¾) inches / 17.5 (21, 25) cm Yarn Fingering weight, Lang Yarns Jawoll Sock (75% wool, 25% nylon/polyamide), 230 yds (210 m) per 50-g skein Shown in MC: Pine 118 (2 skeins) 70g CC1: Pea Green 216 (1 skein) 30g CC2: White 001 (1 skein) 10g Any fingering-weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern, as long as you can obtain the same gauge. Needles For ribbing and stockinette: US 1 (2.25 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred). For colorwork: US 1.5 (2.5 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred). Gauge 34 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette. 34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork.