So many of you told me how much you loved my Piggy Socks that I thought I would add some cute knitted panda socks to the collection. Iconic panda socks, black and white stripes, a magenta heel and toe, two little ears, and the sweetest panda. How can you resist?

These are a great gift knit for most of the family, most being those who love pandas, but not babies, these are not sized for such little feet. The sizes run from older children right up to adults. I know socks as a gift get a bad reputation for being boring, but not these kawaii cuties.

The cuff and leg are worked flat, which keeps the small intarsia chart super simple. Then the sock is joined in the round with a heel flap and gusset, so there are no seams under the foot to rub. If you prefer, the eyes can be worked in duplicate stitch instead. The chart is also written out line by line for the chart averse, and the Kitchener stitch toe is explained step by step.

Designed by Jane Burns. I’ve been creating knitting and crochet patterns for 18 years, so you can trust this one is as straightforward to follow as it looks.

Sizes

XS (S: M: L: XL: XXL)

• To fit foot circumference: 18 (19: 20: 21.5: 22.5: 24) cm / 7 (7.5: 7.75: 8.5: 8.75: 9.5) in
• Actual foot circumference: 16.5 (17.5: 18.5: 20: 21: 22.5) cm / 6.5 (7: 7.25: 7.75: 8.25: 8.75) in
• Leg and foot length are adjustable

Yarn

Yarnsmiths Merino Sock 4ply, 75% wool, 25% nylon, 400m / 437 yds per 100g. One ball each of White (2K040), Black (2K000) and Magenta (2K367) makes a pair in every size.

Any 4ply (fingering weight) sock yarn with some nylon in it will work. Cascade Heritage is a good substitute if you are in the US.

Needles and notions

• 2.5mm (US 1.5) straight needles
• 2.5mm (US 1.5) double pointed needles, or a 60 to 80cm (24 to 32in) circular needle for working in the round
• Stitch markers and a darning needle

Gauge: 34 sts x 44 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) in stocking stitch on 2.5mm needles

Skill level: Confident beginner sock knitter

What’s in the PDF

• 7-page PDF with full written instructions in six sizes
• Sizing table and yarn requirements
• Panda face chart, plus the chart written out line by line
• Step-by-step Kitchener stitch guide for the toe

The pattern is also free to read on my blog: Knitted Panda Socks Pattern. The PDF is ad free and laid out ready to print.

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