Fragile, ephemeral, and beloved for their beauty, butterflies are so magical that it’s almost hard to believe they exist at all. Their short lives are filled with transformation, vivid colour, and deep meaning. They do a lot of practical work in the world. As important pollinators and flagship indicators of an ecosystem’s health, each butterfly species is intimately tied to its specific habitat, closely connected to the plants they grow up on, feed from, and pollinate. They hold intense spiritual and emotional symbolism for many people: the inspiration or comfort you feel when one of these little creatures crosses your path is something to savour.

The Paper Wings Socks are a whimsical, absorbing project. They’re approachable if you’re new to socks but filled with details to delight sock knitters of all levels. The pattern includes three sizes and begins with a simple 2x2 rib cuff leading into an abstract pattern of little wings along the legs. As written, the socks are knit from the top down and completed with a pretty eye of partridge heel and wedge toe, but feel free to sub in your own preferred techniques and finishes as you see fit: the pattern format makes them easy to adapt.

Size
Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements
To fit approx. foot circumference of 7 (8, 9)“ /17.5 (20.5, 22.5) cm.

Yarn
The Wool Barn Cashmere sock 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 100g = 350m/383yds 1 x 100g skein
Colour: Duck Egg

OR
Medium Size sample with 10.5” foot length used approximately
80g, 280m/306yds of fingering weight sock yarn

Needles
2.25mm (US 1), 100cm (40”) long circular needles (or size to obtain gauge) for magic loop method or DPNs if preferred

Notions
Tapestry needle
3 stitch markers

Gauge
32 sts/46 rounds = 10 cm (4”) in stockinette stitch