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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, 277, 305)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Sample 1 (Pink & Purple Colourblock 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:
Yarn A: Morpheus (coral, 206); 1 skein
Yarn B: Xenon (pink, 217); 1 skein
Yarn C: Moselle (burgundy, 213); 1 skein
Note: Pattern does not include instructions for colourblock pattern - change colours as desired.

Sample 2 (Grey Speckles version)
Model wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing a size 2.
The Wool Kitchen BFL DK (DK-weight; 100% Superwash BFL; 225m / 246yds per 100g skein)
Shade: Space Jam; 1 skein

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, tapestry needle
Notes: These socks are worked from the cuff down, with a ribbed cuff and a textured pattern on the leg and foot that is mirrored between the two socks. The samples shown are worked using the Short Row method (pink & purple colourblock) and Heel Flap & Turn method (grey speckles).
If using multiple colours, the best time to change colour for stripes or colour blocking is directly prior to a knit round. Read all chart rounds from right to left.