This is one of 5 companion keyhole critter scarves.

This is one of 5 companion keyhole critter scarves.

This is one of 5 companion keyhole critter scarves.

This is the easiest of 5 companion keyhole critter scarves.

Sizes included are XS (8.25” circumference)/ S (9.5”)/ M (10.5”)/ L (11.75”)/ XL (13”). Requires equal yardage of two colors of worsted weight: 90/ 110/ 125/ 140/ 160.

Hobukastan means horse-chestnut in Estonian, where it is considered good luck to carry one of the nuts in your pocket. The cuff pattern reminds me of the spiky capsules surrounding the nut, and the leg reminds me of the tree’s large spikes of flowers.

The large-scale colorwork pattern on these socks reminds me of dogwood blossoms. Since it is such a large pattern, the sizes are differentiated by gauge rather than stitch count; for best wearability, use lighter weight yarn for smaller sizes and heavier weight for larger sizes.