CEREUS
CEREUS
The Cereus Socks were inspired by their namesake, the Cereus Cacti. I was drawn to these strange and alluring plants and their interesting patterns. Chevrons are used to resemble the long and deep natural grooves of this plant, while contrasting textures of Garter stitch and Stockinette stitch are used to mimic the smooth and rough surfaces. The Cereus Socks were originally published in Making No.7, the Desert issue in April of 2019.
This product listing is for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7½“ / 19 cm foot circumference (unstretched), 8¼” / 21 cm leg circumference (unstretched), and approx 9” / 23 cm leg length, heel to cuff
Foot length is adjustable, sample shown is approx 9¼“ / 23.5 cm
YARN
Tern by Quince & Co (75% wool, 25% silk; 50 g / 221 yd / 202 m)
• 2 skeins Kelp (MC)
• 1 skein Seaweed (CC1)
• 1 skein Terra Cotta (CC2)
OR in fingering weight: 442 yd / 404 m of MC, 221 yd / 202 m of CC1, and 221 yd / 202 m of CC2
NEEDLES
2.5 mm (US 1½) & 2.75 mm (US 2) long circular needles for Magic Loop method or DPNs. Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
NOTIONS
Darning needle, scissors
GAUGE
30 sts & 46 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stocking Stitch with smaller needles, after blocking.
33 sts & 46 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Solid Cacti Pattern with smaller needles, after blocking.
29 sts & 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Multicolour Cacti Pattern with larger needles, after blocking.
Photography by Making Magazine.
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