These socks are inspired by arguably the prettiest insect in the world. Who can resist this Ladybug motif dancing all over
your feet?

These socks are knit from the top down. They have a three-color cute ladybug motif that starts from the top of the leg and repeats throughout the foot. The socks start with a ribbed cuff and features a short row heel. Stitches are decreased for the toe and then
grafted together.

This pattern is included in Joyful Colorwork Socks: 25 New Knitting Patterns for Fun & Whimsical Footwear Featuring Pets, Games, Food, Hobbies & More which was published in November 2024.

Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 8 (9, 10) inches / 19–21 (21.5–23.5, 24–26) cm
Finished circumference: 7 (8, 9) inches / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm
Recommended ease: For the colorwork section with the three colors for this pattern, there is no ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot.

Further sizes can be achieved by going up or
down a needle size

Materials
Yarn
Fingering weight, malabrigo Ultimate Sock 4 ply (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon), 420 yds (385 m) per 100-g skein
Shown in
MC: Pearl (1 skein)
CC1: Stonechat (1 skein)
CC2: Ravelry Red (1 skein)
CC3: Black (1 skein)
Any fingering-weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern as long as you can obtain the same gauge.
Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: US 1 (2.25 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch
(23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
For colorwork: US 2 (2.75 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular
needle (as preferred)

Gauge
34 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette.
32 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork