Knit these whimsical socks featuring a charming starfish and peanut butter design. Perfect for adding a playful touch to your sock collection!
', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'CozyToes Yarn', 'weight': 'Fingering', 'colorways': ['Ocean Blue', 'Sandy Beige', 'Peanut Butter Brown']}, 'hook': {'us': 'Size 1 (2.25mm)', 'uk': 'Size 13', 'metric': '2.25'}}, 'size': 'One size fits most adults', 'gauge': '32 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch', 'abbreviations': {'k': 'knit', 'p': 'purl', 'st(s)': 'stitch(es)'}, 'pattern': {'instructions': [{'section_title': 'Cuff', 'section_instructions': ['Using Ocean Blue yarn, cast on 64 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.', 'Work k2, p2 ribbing for 15 rounds.']}, {'section_title': 'Leg', 'section_instructions': ['Switch to Sandy Beige yarn.', 'Knit every round for 30 rounds.']}, {'section_title': 'Heel Flap', 'section_instructions': ['Using Sandy Beige yarn, work back and forth in rows on half of the stitches (32 sts) for 32 rows in stockinette stitch.']}, {'section_title': 'Heel Turn', 'section_instructions': ['Row 1: (RS) Slip 1, k17, ssk, k1, turn.', 'Row 2: (WS) Slip 1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.', 'Row 3: Slip 1, knit to 1 st before gap, ssk (closing gap), k1, turn.']}, {'section_title': 'Gusset', 'section_instructions': ['Pick up and knit 17 sts along the side of the heel flap, then knit across the instep sts in Sandy Beige yarn. Pick up and knit 17 sts along the other side of the heel flap, then knit the next 8 sts in Peanut Butter Brown yarn.']}, {'section_title': 'Foot', 'section_instructions': ['Continue knitting in the round in stockinette stitch, working even until the foot measures about 2 inches shorter than the desired length.']}, {'section_title': 'Toe', 'section_instructions': ['Switch to Ocean Blue yarn.', 'Round 1: Needle 1: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; Needle 2: K1, ssk, knit to end; Needle 3: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; Needle 4: K1, ssk, knit to end.', 'Round 2: Knit.', 'Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until 16 sts remain.', 'Graft the toe stitches together using Kitchener stitch.']}]}}