Kanji 毛虫 (hiragana けむし, katakana ケムシ, rōmaji kemushi) = caterpillar

These socks were inspired by all the chubby, munchy, delightfully green caterpillars that feasted upon my peppar plant leaves over the summer. They were so adorable, it was difficult to be mad at them!

Available for free download from Oct. 29th - Nov. 5th

Special thanks to Sachiko Burgin and Kiyomi Burgin for editing this pattern and for all their advice and help!

Materials

• Yarn: Approx 192, 212, 232 yards (172, 192, 212 meters) of sock weight yarn. Approx 135, 155, 175 (120, 140, 160 meters) of silk mohair yarn.

• 1 skein: Ulligen 100% Återvunnen Ull (100% recycled wool; 251 yards / 230 meters per 50g)

• 1 skein: ONLine Linie 253 Hommage (76% kid mohair, 24% polyamid; 256 yards / 235 meters per 25g)

• Needles: Five DPNs in size US 0 (2.00mm)

• Notions: One removable stitch marker and a tapestry needle.

Gauge

15 stitches and 30 rounds = 2” in stripe pattern on US 0 (2.00mm) needles, after blocking.

Finished Measurements

• Ankle circumference: 7.5 (8.25, 9)in / 19 (21, 22.75)cm.
• Foot circumference:7.5 (8.5, 9.5)in / 19 (21.5, 24)cm.
• Foot length from cast-on edge to top of heel: 4in / 10cm or desired length.
• Foot length, from back of heel to toe: 9.5 (10, 11)in / 24 (25.5, 28)cm or desired length