The Cereus Socks were inspired by their namesake, the Cereus Cacti. I was drawn to these strange and alluring plants and their interesting patterns. Chevrons are used to resemble the long and deep natural grooves of this plant, while contrasting textures of Garter stitch and Stockinette stitch are used to mimic the smooth and rough surfaces. The Cereus Socks were originally published in Making No.7, the Desert issue in April of 2019.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7½“ / 19 cm foot circumference (unstretched), 8¼” / 21 cm leg circumference (unstretched), and approx 9” / 23 cm leg length, heel to cuff
Foot length is adjustable, sample shown is approx 9¼“ / 23.5 cm

YARN
Tern by Quince & Co (75% wool, 25% silk; 50 g / 221 yd / 202 m)
• 2 skeins Kelp (MC)
• 1 skein Seaweed (CC1)
• 1 skein Terra Cotta (CC2)
OR in fingering weight:
442 yd / 404 m of MC, 221 yd / 202 m of CC1, and 221 yd / 202 m of CC2

NEEDLES
2.5 mm (US 1½) & 2.75 mm (US 2) long circular needles
for Magic Loop method or DPNs. Always use a needle
size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

NOTIONS
Darning needle, scissors

GAUGE
30 sts & 46 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stocking Stitch with
smaller needles, after blocking.
33 sts & 46 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Solid Cacti Pattern
with smaller needles, after blocking.
29 sts & 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Multicolour Cacti
Pattern with larger needles, after blocking.