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Charisse DK
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Ready Set Socks is our ultimate guide to sock-making! The book includes ten unique patterns in both 4-ply / fingering and DK-weight versions. From simple and speedy stocking and ribbed socks, to fancy mosaic knitting colour combinations, you’ll be sure to find your perfect pair with this compendium of patterns to come back to again and again.
DK Version
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)“ – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1” negative ease
Foot length is fully adjustable within the pattern. Finished sock measures 0.5cm / ¼” less than actual foot length to ensure a good fit.
Yarn: Approximately 200 (230, 255, 280)m / 218 (250, 278,
305)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version;
Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.
Sample 1 (Blue version)
Model wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing a size 2.
Coop Knits Socks Yeah! DK (DK-weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 112m / 122yds per 50g skein)
Shades:
Main: Dollis (220); 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins
Toe: Demeter (209); 1 skein (or approx. 15g, 34m / 37yds)
Sample 2 (Pink version)
Model wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing a size 2.
Purl Soho Posy (held double) (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 15% cashmere, 10% nylon; 145m / 159yds per 50g skein)
Shade: Pink Papaya; 3 (4, 4, 4) skeins
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4” over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needles: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 2 stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle
Notes: These socks are worked from the cuff down, with a ribbed cuff and a twisted rib and cable pattern on the leg and foot. The samples shown are worked using the Heel Flap & Gusset method. Read all chart rounds from right to left. Ensure you are working from correct charts for 4-ply or DK version as appropriate.
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