moonbun socks by saskie&co

moonbun socks

Knitting
June 2026
saskie co fingering yarn
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
33 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in 33 sts x 40 rnds
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
151 - 446 yards (138 - 408 m)
14, 15.25 (16.5, 17.75, 20.25) 23
English
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The moonbun socks is a matching pattern for the moonbun jumper. It is inspired by the ancient chinese folklore of bunnies in the moon for mid-autumn festival.

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- 14, 15.25 (16.5, 17.75, 20.25) 23
inches - 5½, 6 (6½, 7, 8) 9

Foot length - measured from heel to toe
cm- 14, 17 (19, 21, 24) 26
inches - 5½, 6¾ (7½, 8¼, 9½) 10¼

Sock height - measured from heel to co edge
cm- 15, 15 (15, 15, 15) 15
inches - 6, 6 (6, 6, 6) 6

Yarn
saskie & co fingering weight yarn
colour a - rose
colour b - white

Yarn Substitute
Biches et Buches le petit lambswool
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

meters - 69, 96 (123, 150, 177) 204
yards - 76, 105 (135, 164, 193) 223

Colour b
meters - 69, 96 (123, 150, 177) 204
yards - 76, 105 (135, 164, 193) 223