Cuddly Cats Socks

Cuddly Cats Socks is a cute colourwork pattern, ideal for cat lovers! The socks are knitted toe-up with two contrasting fingering weight sock yarns. A variation of the ladder-back jacquard technique is used to manage floats and keep the colourwork even, while adding stretch and warmth. They're double thick so they're super comfy and cosy – perfect for cold winter days! These would make a great gift knit for a kid or teen (or, well... anyone you may know of, as long as they like cats)! ## **Skill level** This pattern is ideally intended for knitters who already have a sock project and a colourwork project under their belt! ## **Materials** - Tape measure - Circular knitting needle (either 2mm for A sizes or 2.5mm and 3mm for B sizes - Tapestry needle - Scissors - Two contrasting sock yarns in a wool-nylon blend with a weight of 400m/100g (437.5yds/3.53 oz): - for sizes 1A, 1B, 2A, allow approx 70 grams/2.5oz of MC and 30 grams/1oz of CC - for sizes 2B, 3A, 3B allow approx 85 grams/3oz of MC and 40 grams/1.4oz of CC The figures above are conservative estimations – exact yarn usage is dependent on each knitter's personal gauge and measurements (e.g. foot length, sock length preference). ## **Sizing** Size options, ordered by finished (actual) circumference: - **1A**: 13.5cm (5 ⅓ in) - **1B**: 15cm (6in) - **2A**: 18cm (7in) - **2B**: 20cm (7⅞in) - **3A**: 22.5cm (8⅞in) - **3B**: 25cm (9⅞in) (**IMPORTANT** for your awareness, this size has not been test knitted! If you would be willing to test knit it for me, please direct message me. I would be happy to send you the pattern for free, in exchange for your feedback in the form of a short questionnaire) Select a size that is approximately 10-20% *smaller* than the circumference of your foot (measured around the ball of the foot). ## **Gauge information** A sizes are knitted at a tighter gauge than B sizes. | Size(s) | Suggested needle size(s) | Gauge/tension (in the round) | | ------- | ------------- | ------------- | | 1A, 2A, 3A | 2mm (US 0,JPN 0) | Colourwork pattern: 40 sts/46 rows per 10cm (4") square (vertical gauge not critical) <br> Stockinette stitch: 40 sts/46 rows per 10cm (4") square | | 1B, 2B, 3B | 3mm (US2.5,JPN 3) in pattern; 2.5mm (US1.5, JPN 2) for toes, cuffs and heels | Colourwork pattern: 36 sts/40 rows per 10cm (4") square (vertical gauge not critical) <br> Stockinette stitch: 36 sts/46 rows per 10cm (4") square | ## **Notes on the samples** The pink/red sample is a size 2A and modelled on a foot measuring approx 24.5cm (9.65in) in length and 22.5cm (8.86in) in circumference. It used approx 75gr/2.65oz (63gr/2.2oz MC 12gr/1.4oz CC) total of West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply (colourways **281 Lisianthus** and **510 Cayenne Pepper**) The blue/purple sample is a size 2B and also modelled on a foot measuring approx 24.5cm (9.65in) in length and 22.5cm (8.86in) in circumference. Blue/purple sample yarns: - West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Solids in colourways **731 Violet** and **157 Juniper** - Regia 4-fädig colourway **6840** - Paintbox Yarns Socks colourway **Pixel bonbons** **IMPORTANT TO NOTE** the pattern **doesn't** explain how to work a two tone sock as demonstrated in the blue/purple sample – this sample simply showcases a fun scrappy variation on the original design.