Hills of Donegal is a unisex, cuff down sock design. The pattern has been written for both DK weight and Fingering/4ply weight yarn. The design features a colour work cuff, which is charted in the pattern. The motif is inspired by my many trips to Donegal where we visit family. Their view of Aghla and Lough Finn is breath-taking. The socks also feature a heel flap and gusset, textured instep and a short row toe.

Yarn + Needles
Any fingering/4ply or DK weight sock yarn will work for this design. The yarn used for the socks in the photos is Coop Knits Socks Yeah! 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon

DK pattern -Coop Knits, Sock Yeah! DK
3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs or circular needles for magic loop.
100g / 224 m (244 yds) Main Colour
10g / 22 m (25 yds) Contrast Colour

Fingering/ 4ply pattern - -Coop Knits, Sock Yeah! 4ply
2.5 mm / US 1.5 DPNs or circular needles for magic loop.
100g / 424 m (462 yds) Main Colour
10g / 44 m (48 yds) Contrast Colour

Size
In this pattern there is a stitch count for 4 sizes. The sizes given are the size of the finished circumference of the sock. Choose a size that is approximately 2 -2.5 cm / 0.75 -1” smaller than than the actual circumference of the ball of your foot.

DK Weight Size
1, 2, 3, 4
15.5 cm, 18.5cm, 21.5 cm, 24.5cm
6.25”, 7.25”, 8.5”, 9.5”

Fingering/ 4ply Size
1,2,3,4
17.5cm, 20cm, 22.5cm, 25cm
6.75”, 7.75”, 8.75”, 8.75”

If you purchase this design or any of my others, a huge THANK YOU, I hope you enjoy the project. Join in with my #TCMsockclub over on Instagram and share your socks.

Happy stitching! Nicola x