This design is inspired by shadow, a very patient, sweet and silly rescue tuxedo cat that I am a godparent to. it is a matching project for the nocturnal jumper.

They are knitted top-down and in the round, featuring a stranded colourwork motif throughout. The heels are knitted using the afterthought heel technique. You can choose to “mismatch” your socks as shown in the photos or knit two identical socks. It includes sizes for children, teens and adults.

Ease - 10% negative ease

Foot circumference - measured on the widest section of your foot
cm - 11.5, 14, 15.25 (16.5, 17.75) 23, 25.5, 28 (31.75)
inches: 4½, 5½, 6 (6½, 7) 9, 10, 11 (12½)

Foot length - measured from heel to toe
cm - 12, 14, 17 (19, 21) 26, 28, 32 (33)
inches - 4¾, 5½, 6¾ (7½, 8¼) 10¼, 11, 12½ (13)

Sock height - measured from heel to co edge
cm - 8.25, 8.25, 8.25 (11.5, 11.5) 14, 14, 14, (14)
inches - 3¼, 3¼, 3¼ (4½, 4½) 5½, 5½, 5½ (5½)

Yarn
a - biches et buches le petit lambswool white
b - labienaimee x retrosariapomar mondim caramel
c - biches et buches le petit lambswool black

Yarn Substitute
Berroco Vintage Sock
Cascade 220 Heritage Solids
Knitpicks Stroll Merino
Knitpicks Capretta
Universal Yarns Uni Merino Mini

Yardage - calculated based on mismatched pair
Colour a
metres - 56, 84, 111 (140, 167, 195) 223, 278 (306)
yards - 61, 92, 122 (152, 183, 213) 244, 305 (335)

Colour b
meters - 42, 69, 96 (123, 150, 177) 204, 231 (258)
yards - 46, 76, 105 (135, 164, 193) 223, 252 (282)

Colour c
metres - 28, 42, 56 (70, 84, 95) 111, 140 (153)
yards - 31, 46, 61 (74, 91, 107) 122, 152 (167)