Purrtherapy by Claireaupaysdesmailles

Purrtherapy

Knitting
February 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
317 - 459 yards (290 - 420 m)
EU 35/37 – 38/40 – 41/43 US 5-6.5 / 7-9 / 9.5-11
English
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Love knitting socks and cats?

This pattern is part of my book “Purrfect Socks”, a collection of 12 cat-themed sock knitting patterns inspired by our favorite furry friends.

If you enjoy this design, you can find the full collection of 12 patterns in the book, available on Amazon in 3 languages.

Choose your language and find the book here:
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Available languages: English, Deutsch, Español

Purrtherapy

A black and white sock, knitted in rhythm.
Cat paw pads appear like musical notes on a
quiet staff.
A soft, silent song — the language of purring.

General Information

Sizes:

EU 35/37 – 38/40 – 41/43
US 5-6.5 / 7-9 / 9.5-11

Techniques Used:

2x2 ribbing, stranded
colorwork, reinforced ribbed heel

Size Guide

5-6,5: for a foot measuring 8.7–9.3”
35/37 : 22–23.7 cm
7-9 : for a foot measuring 9.4–10.1”
38/40: 23.8–25.7 cm
9.5-11 : for a foot measuring 10.2–10.9”
41/43: 25.8–27.7 cm

Yarn:

Fingering weight (4 ply) – Edelweiss
(non-superwash)
Main Color (MC): 40 g Black
Contrast Colors (CC):
CC1 – 40 g White

Needles:

2.25 mm (US 1) circular needles (80 cm / 32”)
for Magic Loop, or 23 cm / 9” short circulars,
or double-pointed needles (DPNs) for ribbing,
heel, and toe.

2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles (80 cm /
32”) for Magic Loop, or 23 cm / 9” short
circulars, or DPNs for stranded colorwork

Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors

Gauge

2x2 rib: 32 sts x 44 rounds = 4’’ (10 cm)
Colorwork: 30 sts x 38 rounds = 4’’ (10 cm)
Stockinette: 32 sts x 40 rounds = 4’’ (10 cm)