Inspired by my two cats, Stanley and Leon, the I Love My Cat! Socks come in 2 sizes and includes 6 different colorwork charts to choose from that can be altered and customized to match any cat.

Includes instructions for 2 colorwork technique options and instructions and a chart for those who feel more comfortable with duplicate stitching.

Sizes:
1 (2) for a sock circumference of
8 (9) inches / 20 (23) cm or a foot circumference of 9 (10) inches / 23 (25.5) cm

Gauge:
32 sts / 40 rows = 4 x 4 in or 10 x 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5mm needles
Worked in Stockinette
Feel free to change needle size as needed to make for a better fit.

Materials:
US 1 / 2.25mm circular needles/DPNs
US 1.5 / 2.5mm circular needles/DPNs
Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle
Preferred blocking supplies

Yarn Required:
MC 1 - 200yd / 183m main sock and cuff
Per Sock:
MC 2 - 75yd / 68.6m to match the color of the cat’s eyes
If you want the whole sock to be knit to match the cat’s eyes, you will instead need 100g of MC 2 and MC 1 becomes optional.
CC 1-3 or 1-4 - 50yd / 45.7m of each color PER SOCK - the amount of colors needed are based on which charts are used All colors can be customized to match your cat of choice!

Recommended Yarn:
Any fingering weight or sock yarn. I recommend a wool-based yarn with some nylon, acrylic, or polyamide content.
For some types of cats, I would recommend variegated yarns to better match their natural patterning. This can also be a good stash-busting project.

Techniques:
Tubular cast on
Ribbing
Stranded Colorwork
Heel-Flap and Gusset
Kitchener Stitch
Optional: Duplicate Stitch

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Happy knitting!