Shadow sock kits are available here. Use code SHADOW to enjoy 15% off. Expires May 1.

Shadow socks is inspired by shadow, the sweet and gentle tuxedo cat I am a godparent to. He was adopted in the arctic when his owner moved away. Shadow socks is a matching design for nocturnal jumper.

The socks are knitted top-down and in the round, featuring a stranded colourwork motif throughout. The heels are knitted using the afterthought heel technique. You can choose to “mismatch” your socks as shown in the photos or knit two identical socks.

Ease - 10% negative ease

Foot circumference - measured on the widest section of your foot
cm - 11.5-14 (15.25-17.75) 23- 25.5 (28-31.75)
inches - 4½-5½ (6-7) 9-10 (11-12½)

Foot length - measured from heel to toe
cm – 12-14 (17-21) 26-28 (32-33)
inches - 4¾-5½ (6¾-8¼) 10¼-11 (12½ -13)

Sock height - measured from heel to co edge
cm - 10.75, (13.5) 14.5, (15.5)
inches - 4¼ (5½) 5¾, (6)

Yarn - fingering
garnstudio drops nord
a - off white
b - caramel
c - black

Yarn Substitute
le petit lambswool
tukuwool fingering
Jamieson and Smith 2Ply
Cascade 220 Heritage Solids
Knitpicks Stroll Merino
Rauma Finull Garn
Retrosaria Pomar Mondim

Yardage - calculated based on mismatched pair
Colour a
metres - 56 (84) 111 (140)
yards - 61 (92) 122 (152)

Colour b
meters - 22 (39) 52 (69)
yards - 24 (43) 57 (76)

Colour c
metres - 56 (84) 111 (140)
yards - 61 (92) 122 (152)